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called for the total overhaul of the system or just reform. We wanted to create a new equation on the ground [between the people and the regime]," Youssef explained. Only attempting to gauge people's response, Youssef deemed the campaign successful, with a 60-65 percent participation rate in the capit

onale for taking military action now — "a shot across the bow" to halt future chemical attacks, he told PBS — pose risks of their own. If President Bashar al-Assad emerges from a few days of Tomahawk missile barrages relatively unscathed, he will be able to claim that he faced down not only his domestic oppone

arged is the secret hand behind the uprising. In the words of one recently departed senior adviser to Mr. Obama, "the worst outcome would be making Assad look stronger." How did Mr. Obama find himself in this trap? Partly, it was an accident of history: in the early, heady days of the Arab uprisings,

eekly satirical television show presented by Bassem Youssef — who has been called Egypt's Jon Stewart — is evidence of this change. For a year, Mr. Youssef ridiculed President Mohamed Morsi. After the ouster of Mr. Morsi, Mr. Youssef turned his attention to Egypt's new ruler, Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi

l settlement in Syria has vanished. The United States needs an alternate strategy for strengthening Syrian moderates who can resist both the brutal Bashar al-Assad regime and al- Qaeda extremists. A new Syrian opposition leader who may help get the balance right is Jamal Maarouf. He heads a group called the S

rategy that sounded more pragmatic than anything I've heard from the opposition in recent months. Maarouf says his forces must simultaneously fight Assad's army and the fighters from Jabhat al-Nusra and the Islami tat of Iraq and Syria, two jihadist groups with al-Qaeda roots. That's easier said tha

,' the force said." The Wall Street Journal <https://www.wsj.com/articles/six-u-s-troops-killed-in-helicopter-crash-near-egypt- 11605196180> (11/12, Youssef, Malsin, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) also reports. Pompeo To Visit Golan Heights, West Bank Israeli Settlement. Axios <https://www.axios.corn/

t ready to return" as long as President Bashar al-Assad "and his government remain in power." While al-A

than six million refugees who fled the country's civil war to come home," but "many refugees say they are not ready to return" as long as President Bashar al-Assad "and his government remain in power." While al-Assad "appears to be secure and the big battles have subsided" since protests calling for his ouster

l about?" The Wall Street Journal <https://www.wsj.corn/articles/pentagon-to-detail-plans-for-u-s-troop-cuts-in-germany- 11596026413> (7/29, Gordon, Youssef, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) reports Defense Secretary Esper said the billion-dollar move was to better deter Russia, but Trump told reporters

24U2F7> (7/29, Psaledakis, Landay) reports the US on Wednesday imposed new EFTA00136302 sanctions "aimed at cutting off funds for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government and warned that anyone doing business with Damascus was also at risk of being blacklisted." Assad's son, Hafez, was "among four people

funds for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government and warned that anyone doing business with Damascus was also at risk of being blacklisted." Assad's son, Hafez, was "among four people and 10 entities, including a Syrian army unit, targeted by Washington over accusations they either aided gover

ed. 'At this point, there is no information to indicate the crash was anything except an accident,' the force said." The Wall Street Journal (11/12, Youssef, Malsin, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) also reports. Pompeo To Visit Golan Heights, West Bank Israeli Settlement. Axios (11/12, Ravid, 521K) re

t ready to return" as long as President Bashar al-Assad "and his government remain in power." While al-A

than six million refugees who fled the country's civil war to come home," but "many refugees say they are not ready to return" as long as President Bashar al-Assad "and his government remain in power." While al-Assad "appears to be secure and the big battles have subsided" since protests calling for his ouster

soon as Monday," although the White House "did not immediately respond to a request for comment." A source also told the Wall Street Journal (1/24, Youssef, Lubold, Subscription Publication, 8.41M) that Biden wanted Defense Secretary Austin to be sworn in before he proceeded with lifting the ban. Civil

he Syrian uprising began nearly a decade ago" are now "stuck between untenable options: ongoing instability and violence back in Syria as President Bashar al-Assad consolidates control, and deteriorating conditions in cash-strapped Lebanon, where politicians are pressing refugees to leave." Studies have found "

rians "say they want to return - but don't think conditions will be safe enough for several more years." But, "Lebanon says it's time to leave. And Assad, in need of money and resources for reconstruction, has been urging Syrians to come back." Filipinas Say They Were Trafficked To Syria. The Washin

ns of dollars a year for Energy, and we are supposed to protect Germany from Russia. What's that all about?" The Wall Street Journal (7/29, Gordon, Youssef, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) reports Defense Secretary Esper said the billion-dollar move was to better deter Russia, but Trump told reporters

h To End War. Reuters (7/29, Psaledakis, Landay) reports the US on Wednesday imposed new sanctions "aimed at cutting off funds for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government and warned that anyone doing business with Damascus was also at risk of being blacklisted." Assad's son, Hafez, was "among four people

funds for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government and warned that anyone doing business with Damascus was also at risk of being blacklisted." Assad's son, Hafez, was "among four people and 10 entities, including a Syrian army unit, targeted by Washington over accusations they either aided gover

ns of dollars a year for Energy, and we are supposed to protect Germany from Russia. What's that all about?" The Wall Street Journal (7/29, Gordon, Youssef, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) reports Defense Secretary Esper said the billion-dollar move was to better deter Russia, but Trump told reporters

h To End War. Reuters (7/29, Psaledakis, Landay) reports the US on Wednesday imposed new sanctions "aimed at cutting off funds for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government and warned that anyone doing business with Damascus was also at risk of being blacklisted." Assad's son, Hafez, was "among four people

funds for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government and warned that anyone doing business with Damascus was also at risk of being blacklisted." Assad's son, Hafez, was "among four people and 10 entities, including a Syrian army unit, targeted by Washington over accusations they either aided gover

ed. 'At this point, there is no information to indicate the crash was anything except an accident,' the force said." The Wall Street Journal (11/12, Youssef, Malsin, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) also reports. EFTA01658767 Pompeo To Visit Golan Heights, West Bank Israeli Settlement. Axios (11/12,

t ready to return" as long as President Bashar al-Assad "and his government remain in power." While al-A

than six million refugees who fled the country's civil war to come home," but "many refugees say they are not ready to return" as long as President Bashar al-Assad "and his government remain in power." While al-Assad "appears to be secure and the big battles have subsided" since protests calling for his ouster

aine $300 Million in Weapons Even As It Lacks Funds to Replenish US Stockpile The Associated Press (3/12, Groves) and the Wall Street Journal (3/12, Youssef, Gordon) reported a White House announcement on Tuesday that the Pentagon plans to send about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some

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