Chris Massaro

Syria 5 days ago

Islamist group running Syria has mixed record over governance in province, ruled with 'iron fist'

The rebel group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, which toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad, governed Syria's Idlib province with a mix of repression and pragmatism. Led by Abu Mohamed al-Golani, the group is said to be moderating.

Syria December 10

Syria's unaccounted for chemical weapons 'extremely worrying,' UN official says

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was finally toppled after 13 years of civil war, having ruled Syria since 2000. The world's attention turns to Assad's unaccounted stockpile of chemical weapons.

Afghanistan December 9

New Taliban decree bans women from medical training: 'devastating decision'

The Taliban issued a new directive that bans women from studying at medical institutions, effectively shutting out women from becoming nurses and midwives.

Russia December 5

Kosovo accuses Serbia of 'terrorist attack' resembling Russian actions in Ukraine

Kosovo accused Serbia of carrying out a terrorist attack on a water pipeline in the Serb majority north of Kosovo. Serbia denies the accusations, but the recent bloodshed highlights that peace in the Balkans is far from certain.

Joe Biden November 16

Trump looms large as Biden set to meet China's Xi during Latin America summits

President Biden is in Latin America for the APEC and G-20 summits, in what is likely his last trip as president. The back-to-back summits come as an impending second Trump presidency is near, which may rattle some world leaders.

Canada October 29

Canada's Trudeau facing revolt from within as popular conservative leader looks to capitalize

Justin Trudeau is looking for a historic fourth term as Canada's prime minister. With immigration on the rise, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre could ride the discontent to become the next prime minister.

World October 28

Pro-Putin party wins contested election as Georgia drifts further from US, Europe

Georgia's pro-Russian party won parliamentary elections amid allegations of irregularities and sporadic violence, with the united opposition and officials in the U.S. and Europe so far refusing to accept the results.

Vladimir Putin October 25

Putin looks to halt neighboring Georgia's Western ambitions in vital election

Georgia holds critical parliamentary elections this Saturday, as voters need to decide if they want to be part of the West or move closer to President Vladimir Putin's Russia. Moscow has plowed millions into the race.

Europe October 23

Former Albanian president arrested on corruption charges, opposition claims charges are politically motivated

Opposition politicians in Albania are condemning the arrest of former Albanian President Ilir Meta, claiming the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama is unfairly targeting political rivals.

Ukraine October 16

Ukraine defense minister confident can replenish troops but in need of weapons, equipment from allies

As the war in Ukraine drags on with no end in sight and mounting casualties, the country desperately needs international assistance and must quickly train and equip new soldiers.