Desperate Syrian Civilians Eager To Evacuate Eastern Aleppo
There are conflicting reports as to whether civilians are being evacuated from the rebel-held part of Aleppo. It's also not know if a cease-fire is still in place.
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Cease-Fire In Aleppo Crumbles; Civilians Still Trapped In War Zone
Reports from eastern Aleppo have described horrific bloodshed as the Syrian regime and its allies overpower rebel forces. A cease-fire was planned to allow evacuations, but the deal has fallen apart.
East Allepo Mayor Pleads For Help From The International Community
An agreement has been reached to evacuate Syrian civilians from rebel-held parts of Aleppo, but there are conflicting reports on whether the evacuations have begun.
Syrian Civilians Wait To Be Evacuated From Besieged City Of Aleppo
Steve Inskeep talks to New York Times reporter Anne Barnard about Syrian government forces retaking Aleppo, and what it means for the war in Syria.
For Trump's Top Diplomat, Questions Loom About Conflicts Of Interest
Exxon Mobil's Rex Tillerson will likely have to divest from his vast holdings in the energy giant to become secretary of state. But even that may not address concerns about conflicts of interest.
Study Shows The U.S. Attracts An Elite Muslim And Hindu Population
The Pew Research Center says Hindus and Muslims who have migrated recently to the U.S. are especially well-educated — in stark contrast to the schooling levels of those populations worldwide.
Multiple Investigations Underway On Russian Ties To U.S. Election
What is the state of the various investigations underway into Russian cyber-intrusions? What are the key questions that Congress is trying to answer? And how much of the currently classified evidence can be made public? The CIA is weighing what it can share, without compromising what are known as "sources and methods."
Gambian Troops Seize Election Headquarters Amid Vote Result Standoff
Security forces descended on the country's election commission headquarters, ratcheting up tension in the country as regional leaders arrive to try and persuade the current president to quit power.
Italy Convicts 2 Men For Shipwreck That Killed Some 700 Migrants
A Sicily court has convicted the ship's captain and another man over the wreck involving hundreds of migrants in April 2015. It was one of the deadliest migrant disasters in the Mediterranean.
As East Aleppo Falls, Accounts Of Carnage — Then A Cease-Fire
Reports from inside east Aleppo described indiscriminate killing and scenes of horror and despair. Now a cease-fire has taken hold, and there's hope evacuation might be possible.