Fall of Assad’s government in Syria brings hope for the Middle East – UN chief

(11 Dec 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Pretoria, South Africa – 11 December 2024 1. U.N Secretary-General, António Guterres, walking…

Sen. Cornyn says meeting with Ratcliffe ‘went well,’ weighs other Trump nominees

(11 Dec 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY:   ++BEGINS AND ENDS ON SOUNDBITE++   ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington – 11 December 2024 1….

Jimmy Carter honored with White House Christmas ornament

(11 Dec 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY:   ++MUSIC CLEARED FOR USE++   ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington – 21 February 2024 1. STILL…

Jimmy Carter honored with White House Christmas ornament

(11 Dec 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY:   ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington – 21 February 2024 1. STILL White House Christmas ornament honoring…

Markets in Damascus open as life rapidly recovers after rebel takeover

(11 Dec 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Damascus, Syria – 11 December 2024 1. Wide of Bzouriyeh market 2. Various…

Journey from Lebanon border to Damascus as life slowly returns to normal after Assad’s fall

(11 Dec 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Masnaa border crossing, Lebanon – 11 December 2024 1. Pan of Lebanese side…

UNESCO recognizes West Bank city of Nablus soap-making tradition as intangible cultural heritage

(11 Dec 2024) WEST BANK UNESCO SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS RESTRICTION SUMMARY: LENGTH: 3:21 ASSOCIATED PRESS Nablus, West Bank – 8…

City of Cologne offers women free cab vouchers to combat harassment | DW News

Many women in Germany say they feel much less safe than men in public spaces at night. They fear being…

Assad breaks silence after fleeing Syria, claims he never planned to abandon country | DW News

More than a week after being deposed, Syria’s ousted president Bashir al-Assad has broken his silence about his fall from…

Scholz loses confidence vote triggering snap general election for Germany | DW News

We start with breaking news from here in Germany, where Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence in…