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Analysis Last-ditch diplomacy yields an imperfect Syria deal — and boost for Assad

The U.S.-Russia deal coming into effect at sundown tonight is aimed at ending the fighting yes, but it also reaffirms Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s longstanding view that the only battle worth fighting in his country is that against extremists. What's understood perfectly is that such reconciliation is only possible with Assad at the helm. More 2:16 PM ET read comments

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Photos Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha around the world

Muslims around the world on Sept. 12 celebrated the Eid al-Adha holiday, one of the two most important festivals of the Islamic calendar. More 4:16 PM ET

Updated Britain's former prime minister David Cameron resigning as MP

Former British prime minister David Cameron has decided to step down from his position in Parliament and end his political career. More 12:22 PM ET

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Analysis 'De-monetizing' YouTube: What will you see?

YouTube has informed content creators that they will no longer receive payments for videos it deems unfriendly for advertisers. What does this mean for audiences? More 5:00 AM ET

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