Aleppo siege nears turning point as regime orders rebels out
Syrian army forces press a final push on Aleppo through the east amid daily bombardments. Airstrikes in Idlib killed at least 50, including children, as international air power shifts favor the government and forces backed by Lebanon Iraq and Iran. Rebels face possible major defeat since 2011.
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Iran Urges Obama to Block Sanctions Act Extension
Iran denounces a Senate vote 99 to 0 extending the Iran Sanctions Act saying it breaches the nuclear deal. Iran’s Rouhani warns of a resolute response as parliament calls for reciprocal action while Washington says the measure does not alter the accord.
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Castro ashes interred in Santiago birthpl ace of revolution
Fidel Castro's ashes were buried Sunday in Santa Ifigenia cemetery Santiago de Cuba, alongside national heroes. A four day island journey ended with a flag draped cedar casket as Raul Castro praised his brother's faith in victory. Reuters notes Lula da Silva Rousseff and figures like Maradona attended. Castro’s legacy included years as Cuba's leader and a long revolution rooted in Santiago, the birthplace of his movement.
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Guantanamo Prison Population Drops to 59
The U S military moved Yemeni captive Shawqi Balzuharr from Guantanamo to Cape Verde, reducing the prison population to 59. Twenty prisoners remain approved for release. Balzuharr was labeled a low level fighter by the Periodic Review Board and was captured in Pakistan on September 11, 2002.
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Death Toll Rises to 33 at California Ghost Ship Fire
The Oakland warehouse party fire at the Ghost Ship killed 33 with teens among the dead as crews combed through rubble. Investigators noted cluttered exits and lack of sprinklers while relatives faced DNA testing to identify remains. Derick Almena and Micah Allison were named operators of the Satya Yuga collective.
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Aid Trucks Spark Chaos as Mosul Civilians Fend for Food
In Mosul eastern district Samah chaos erupts as hundreds of civilians rush aid trucks delivering food oil and water. Iraqi soldiers fire warning shots to clear streets as residents complain of scarce supplies and displacements widen under the Mosul operation.
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