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16,118 storiesAustria and Germany announce that they will freeze all new and ongoing asylum applications by Syrians and
Refugees of the Syrian civil war — Austria and Germany announce that they will freeze all new and ongoing asylum applications by Syrians and will review previous asylum claims by Syrians following the fall of the As
A suspect, identified as Luigi Mangione, is arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States, for the murder
Killing of Brian Thompson — A suspect, identified as Luigi Mangione, is arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States, for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. [https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/09
The local government of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, repeals an executive order that banned protests following
2024 Azad Kashmir protests — The local government of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, repeals an executive order that banned protests following four days of shutter-down demonstrations in May. [https://www.aljazeera.co
The rescue operation at the scene of an explosion at several apartments in The Hague, Netherlands, two days
2024 The Hague explosion — The rescue operation at the scene of an explosion at several apartments in The Hague, Netherlands, two days ago, officially ends, with the final toll being six people killed and fi
Australia and Nauru announce a joint security treaty that will see Australia sending Nauru AU$100 million
Australia–Nauru relations — Australia and Nauru announce a joint security treaty that will see Australia sending Nauru AU$100 million (US$64 million) in direct support over five years in exchange for Nauru co
China launches an investigation into American chip manufacturer Nvidia over suspected violations of China's
Killing of Brian Thompson — China launches an investigation into American chip manufacturer Nvidia over suspected violations of China's anti-monopoly law. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/china-targe
Five people are killed and 26 others are injured after an explosion at an Eni factory in Calenzano,
2024 The Hague explosion — Five people are killed and 26 others are injured after an explosion at an Eni factory in Calenzano, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy. [https://www.rainews.it/maratona/2024/12/e
At least 40 schools in New Delhi, India, receive bomb threats and a $30,000 ransom demand via e-mail on the
2024 Indian bomb hoaxes — At least 40 schools in New Delhi, India, receive bomb threats and a $30,000 ransom demand via e-mail on the same day. No evidence of explosives are found. [https://www.dw.com/en/in
Syrian opposition leader Mohammed al-Bashir is appointed Prime Minister of the Syrian transitional government.
Syrian peace process — Syrian opposition leader Mohammed al-Bashir is appointed Prime Minister of the Syrian transitional government. [https://www.aljazeera.net/news/2024/12/9/%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%84-%D

The South Korean Corruption Investigation Office imposes a blanket travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol for
2024 South Korean martial law crisis — The South Korean Corruption Investigation Office imposes a blanket travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol for his failed attempt at imposing martial law last week. [https://www.alja

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that a Turkish drone strike on the village of Al-Mustariha in
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that a Turkish drone strike on the village of Al-Mustariha in Raqqa Governorate, Syria, kills eleven family members, including six c

The opposition Syrian National Army takes control of the city of Manbij, with 50 people killed in fighting
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — The opposition Syrian National Army takes control of the city of Manbij, with 50 people killed in fighting between the Syrian National Army and the Syrian Democratic Forces. [https

Lieutenant General Ali Mahmoud, Maher al-Assad's office manager and leader of several Syrian civil war
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Lieutenant General Ali Mahmoud, Maher al-Assad's office manager and leader of several Syrian civil war campaigns, is found dead in his office in a suburb of Damascus. [https://www.

Senior Syrian government officials are reportedly in talks with the Syrian opposition and are preparing to
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Senior Syrian government officials are reportedly in talks with the Syrian opposition and are preparing to defect. [https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/syria-civil-war-12-07-20
The Notre-Dame cathedral in Île de la Cité, Paris, France, reopens and holds its first public mass five years
Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris — The Notre-Dame cathedral in Île de la Cité, Paris, France, reopens and holds its first public mass five years after a structural fire damaged the building and destroyed its spire.
Former Ghanaian President and National Democratic Congress candidate John Mahama wins the presidential
2024 Ghanaian general election — Former Ghanaian President and National Democratic Congress candidate John Mahama wins the presidential election as incumbent vice president and New Patriotic Party candidate Mahamu
In auto racing, McLaren wins the World Constructors' Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, its first
2024 Formula One World Championship — In auto racing, McLaren wins the World Constructors' Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, its first title since 1998. [https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/motorsports/mclaren-win-f
In professional baseball, the New York Mets sign Dominican outfielder Juan Soto to a $765 million, 15-year
2024 Formula One World Championship — In professional baseball, the New York Mets sign Dominican outfielder Juan Soto to a $765 million, 15-year contract, the largest contract in Major League Baseball history. [https:/

South Korean National Police arrest former national defense minister Kim Yong-hyun and raid his home,
2024 South Korean martial law crisis — South Korean National Police arrest former national defense minister Kim Yong-hyun and raid his home, alleging that Kim helped President Yoon Suk Yeol institute martial law. [https

Thousands of Damascus residents gather in Umayyad Square to celebrate the collapse of the Assad regime.
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Thousands of Damascus residents gather in Umayyad Square to celebrate the collapse of the Assad regime. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cwy8xzxe0w7t (BBC News)]

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad leaves the country on a flight from Damascus International Airport to
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad leaves the country on a flight from Damascus International Airport to Moscow, Russia. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cwy8xzxe0w7t (BBC News)] [ht

Russian state media reports that Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow, and that he and his family have been granted
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Russian state media reports that Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow, and that he and his family have been granted asylum by the Russian government. [https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/08/s

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali says that he is not leaving Syria and will commit to a
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali says that he is not leaving Syria and will commit to a peaceful transition of power to the Syrian opposition. Al-Jalali also calls on

The Syrian Army says that Bashar al-Assad's rule has ended and orders all of its troops to lay down arms and
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — The Syrian Army says that Bashar al-Assad's rule has ended and orders all of its troops to lay down arms and stop fighting. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-rebels-

Syrian rebels seize state television and announce to the nation that Bashar al-Assad has been toppled and
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Syrian rebels seize state television and announce to the nation that Bashar al-Assad has been toppled and that a new government will be formed. [https://english.news.cn/20241208/e7