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Trump taps Lebanon-born Massad Boulos as Arab and Middle East adviser
Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany and led campaign outreach to Arab Americans.
Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers
Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.
What’s next for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his allies?
A surprise rebel offensive surges onwards after taking control of the city of Aleppo.
Mapping who controls what in Syria
Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south.
Death toll from sectarian violence in northwest Pakistan rises to 130
Violence has escalated in the region after gunmen opened fire on convoys carrying Shia pilgrims on November 21.
Ding, Dommaraju tied after six games at World Chess Championship
Teen challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India holds reigning champ Ding Liren after first week of competition.
Syrian rebels push towards Hama as government forces launch counterattacks
Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition's surprise advance in northwest Syria.
Syrian rebel advance brings exiled Aleppo residents back to city
Syrian opposition fighters have pushed Assad’s forces out of Aleppo, allowing exiled residents to return.
Patricia Scotland on the Commonwealth’s future and its colonial past
The Commonwealth faces questions about its relevance amid climate change and inequality. Can it adapt to changes?
It’s time to tax fossil fuels and shipped goods to fund climate resilience
Climate-stricken regions are sinking into debt. We can stop that by financing the loss and damage fund through levies.