The violence of the last several days has laid bare challenges Syria’s new rulers had, up until last week, largely contained or met: resistance by Assad regime remnants, sectarian revenge attacks, and maintaining discipline over a patchwork of armed militant groups and hard-line foreign fighters.
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Taylor Luck,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Mar. 2025
Only now, with ruler Bashar al-Assad forcibly ousted last December, can Sarout's singing be played publicly in Syria.
Sean Brady silenced all but the biggest naysayers on Saturday, defeating former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC London.
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Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Pochettino referenced his background as a native of Argentina, where scrutiny on that country’s national team, the current world champion, can turn personal and baneful.
Erceg handled himself well against Pantoja but lost to the champ by decision in their May 2024 matchup.
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Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Texas opens the 2025 season with lofty expectations after failing to make the playoffs as the reigning World Series champs in the 2024 season, due to injuries and less-than-stellar performances from star players.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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