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Syrian General Protected by U.S. and Lebanon

A Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity is being sheltered in Lebanon with U.S. and Lebanese protection.

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WHAT'S CONFIRMED

  • ▸Bassam al-Hassan, a former Syrian general accused of atrocities, is living in Lebanon. — NPR World, BBC World
  • ▸American and Lebanese authorities are bankrolling and protecting al-Hassan. — NPR World, BBC World

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

  • ▸Al-Hassan is being sheltered in return for information about abducted U.S. reporter Austin Tice. — BBC World

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Rubio Visits India for Trade Talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India to meet Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar amid stalled trade negotiations.

The two countries struggle to finalize a trade deal.

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Alberta Voters Reject Independence Referendum

Alberta voters rejected a proposal to begin the legal process toward independence in an October 19 non-binding referendum.

Alberta voters decisively rejected separation from Canada in the referendum.

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Ukraine's Massive Drone Attack on Russia

Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, setting a St. Petersburg oil terminal ablaze.

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia on Sunday.

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10/18/26
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Major Fire at Canadian Military Base

A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta caused fatalities and injuries.

Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed fatalities and injuries occurred at CFB Wainwright.