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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
anonymity, it was assumed that, according to the plan, the regime would continue its cooperation with Hezbollah to gain control of the outskirts of Damascus, via a battle in eastern and western Ghouta, as well as through beginning another battle in the Qalamoun region. The latter is adjacent to the Leb
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
e aid failed to arrive. Last August, the administration affirmed that the Assad regime had launched a large-scale chemical attack in the rebel-held Damascus suburbs, and this time Obama threatened military reprisals. But he had done nothing to build support for a military response. The British balked, a
,' 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/
rld/middleeast/12syria-refugees-assad.html> (11/12, Hubbard, 18.61M) reports that "the Syrian government hosted a lavish conference in the capital, Damascus, this week aimed at trying to get the more than six million refugees who fled the country's civil war to come home," but "many refugees say they are
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
w 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 and 10 entities, including a Syrian army unit, targeted by Washin
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
es they were promised." The women "are often imprisoned in their employers' homes, and those who have escaped have fled to the Philippine Embassy in Damascus, where some of them say that about 35 women are now seeking shelter, unable to return home." THE BIG PICTURE Headlines From Today's Front Pages.
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
der Current Leadership. The New York Times (11/12, Hubbard, 18.61t1) reports that "the Syrian government hosted a lavish conference in the capital, Damascus, this week aimed at trying to get the more than six million refugees who fled the country's civil war to come home," but "many refugees say they ar
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
sday 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 and 10 entities, including a Syrian army unit, targeted by Washin
re the Palestinians we were after, and it seemed they were at home. Seconds later, I heard an explosion. It was from Abu 141 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_011612 Youssef’s apartment, the one Mookie and Yoni had been assigned. Then, bursts of gunfire from the other building. A Land Rover was approaching from the genda
le undeniably risky, seemed to me to have every chance of success. It was to abduct a number of Syrians from an officers’ club on the western edge of Damascus. We would land in transport helicopters a few miles away and unload a pair of armored cars captured in 1967. But Raful’s view prevailed. I could not
ere the Palestinians we were after, and it seemed they were at home. Seconds later, I heard an explosion. It was from Abu 141 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027989 Youssef's apartment, the one Mookie and Yoni had been assigned. Then, bursts of gunfire from the other building. A Land Rover was approaching from the gendar
le undeniably risky, seemed to me to have every chance of success. It was to abduct a number of Syrians from an officers' club on the western edge of Damascus. We would land in transport helicopters a few miles away and unload a pair of armored cars captured in 1967. But Raful's view prevailed. I could not
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
sday 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 and 10 entities, including a Syrian army unit, targeted by Washin
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