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Syria Sentences Former Dictator Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia for War Crimes
The sentence comes more than four years after al-Assad fled the country amid rebel advances, and follows a civil war that left an estimated 600,000 dead.
Wisconsin Dem Gubernatorial Candidate Francesca Hong's Past Social Media Posts Draw Scrutiny Ahead of Primary
The socialist state representative, who leads in polling for Tuesday's primary, has faced criticism from within her own party over controversial online remarks.
Bari Weiss's '60 Minutes' Hires Producer Amid Controversy Over Past Statements on Gaza Coverage
The hire has drawn criticism from journalists and media observers who point to the producer's previous work questioning reports of humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
U.S. Marine Veteran Released From Russian Prison After 1,666 Days of Detention
Robert Gilman spent nearly four and a half years in custody and was described as being in a near-catatonic state before his release on humanitarian grounds.
Pentagon Races to Buy 10 Times More Missiles as Iran Conflict Dwindles Arsenal, Threatening Readiness for China Aggression
The Army's acquisition objective for PAC-3 MSE interceptors has quadrupled from 3,376 to 13,773 since April, with production capacity now being tested by years of modest procurement.
Iran's Demands for US Over Strait of Hormuz Threaten Reopening Deal
Tehran says agreement with Oman is in final stages but will only reopen vital shipping lane once Washington meets its conditions.
Ukraine's Drone Chief Says Campaign to Cripple Russia in Crimea Is Just Getting Started
Maj. Robert 'Magyar' Brovdi says his forces are equipped at just 14% of what they need, though recent strikes have destroyed more than 300 Russian air defense assets.
Canada Wildfire Evacuees Return to 'Total Incinerated Destruction' as Assessment Teams Survey Damage
Thousands remain displaced from Jasper National Park fires with many homes and businesses confirmed destroyed in the historic wildfire event.
Russian Oil Refinery in Tatarstan Targeted as Russia Claims 456 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted Overnight
The strike on a facility more than 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine's border marks one of the deepest reported attacks since Russia's full-scale invasion began.
Wildfires Burn Across Western US and Canada as Residents Are Evacuated
Active fire crews battle blazes in multiple states and provinces while thousands await word on whether they must flee their homes.