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'We'll help Syrians go home,' says border minister Angela Eagle as Home Office pauses asylum claim decisions

But no forced repatriations will take place given uncertainties about the new Syrian administration

Evening Standard

Any potential return of jihadists from Syria ‘of great concern’, says minister

Dame Angela Eagle said intelligence services are ‘keeping a very close eye’ the situation on the ground.

The Independent UK

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country

Israel has carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advance deeper into the country, reportedly drawing to within 15 miles of the capital

The Independent UK

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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher as Chinese stocks are lifted by latest stimulus

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after a slide for market superstar Nvidia helped pull U.S. stock indexes below their latest records

The Independent UK

Here's how the US is countering the Islamic State group during Syria's upheaval

Massive U.S. airstrikes on Islamic State militants in Syria are meant partly as a message to the group and a move to ensure that the insurgents don’t try to take advantage of the chaos following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government

The Independent UK

Thousands scour Syria's most horrific prison but find no sign of their loved ones

Tens of thousands came to Saydnaya Prison from all over Syria after the fall of former President Bashar Assad to search for their loved ones

The Independent UK

European Countries Suspend Syrian Asylum Decisions Amid Uncertainty

European countries pause Syrian asylum decisions post-Assad's fall. Germany, Austria, Sweden, Finland, and Norway affected. Over 47,000 pending application...

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What the papers say – December 10

Events in Syria continue to take centre stage on the front of Tuesday’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

US Prosecutors Accuse Syrian Officials Of Torture Center Oversight

U.S. prosecutors indict Syrian officials for overseeing torture center targeting peaceful protesters, including an American woman. Conflict in Syria result...

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US indictment accuses two Syrian officials of torture at notorious prison

U.S. prosecutors are accusing two senior Syrian officials of overseeing a notorious Syrian torture center that abused peaceful protesters, including a 26-year-old American woman who was later hanged

The Independent UK

Syrian Rebels Open Settlement Center For Assad Regime Forces

Syrian rebels establish a settlement center for Assad regime forces in Homs, offering amnesty to conscripted soldiers but not officers. Significant rebel a...

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Syrians gather in London's Piccadilly Circus to celebrate fall of Assad regime

Around 100 people gathered to celebrate the fall of the Assad regime after more than 50 years of his family’s dictatorship

Evening Standard

Syrians gather in London to celebrate fall of Assad regime

Around 100 people gathered to celebrate the fall of the Assad regime after more than 50 years of his family’s dictatorship.

The Independent UK

US Secures Embassy In Syria Amid Assad Government Collapse

US embassy in Syria secured post-Assad regime collapse, despite no staff presence. Precautionary steps taken to maintain security.

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Evening Standard

British wife of ousted Syrian leader Assad ‘not welcome in the UK’, Lammy says

The Prime Minister said it was too early to say whether the Government would strip Asma Assad of her British citizenship

The Independent UK

A long road ahead to decide Syria’s future after rapid end to Assad’s rule

For the first time in 50 years, the question of how Syria will be governed is wide open

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Russia And Iran Weakened As Assad Falls In Syria

The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria exposes weakened support from Russia and Iran, impacting the Middle East's power balance.

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Israel Secures Buffer Zone Amid Syrian Unrest

Israel's temporary control of buffer zone in Syria aims to secure borders and counter Iran's influence amidst Syrian unrest.

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Global Chemical Weapons Watchdog Reminds Syria Of Obligations

OPCW reminds Syria of chemical weapons obligations as rebels advance and Assad is overthrown. Israel conducts airstrikes on suspected sites. Russia grants ...

International Business Times

Pictured: Huge Luxury Car Collection Found In Assad's Garage

Cellphone videos posted on social media show scores of high-end sports cars, sedans and SUVs parked in rows inside a large metal building.

The Independent UK

UK to pause Syrian asylum claims after collapse of Assad regime

Foreign secretary David Lammy said it was “premature” to discuss resettlement schemes for Syrian refugees

The Independent UK

Adam Kinzinger jokes that Tulsi Gabbard could provide ‘safe harbor’ to Assad in her home

Gabbard, Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, met with Bashar al-Assad during a 2017 visit to Syria

Evening Standard

Home Office pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims after Assad’s fall

Officials will ‘assess the current situation’ before making decisions on claims from the country.

Evening Standard

Lammy brands Assad rat of Damascus who fled to Russia with tail between his legs

The Assad regime in Syria collapsed after 13 years of civil war.

Evening Standard

Russia 'surprised' at fall of Assad regime as Syria rebel flag flown over Moscow embassy

Assad and his family are reportedly in asylum in Russia after rebel fighters stormed Damascus

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