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Syrian Minorities Fear Retribution, Israel-Hamas Talks, ABC Settles Trump Lawsuit
16 Dec 2024
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Some people aren't sure how much to celebrate the fall of Syria's government.
We've heard people dance in the streets. Now we hear from Syrians who ask if the collapse of the old order might bring retribution against them.
I'm Leila Falzel in Damascus with Stephen Skeap in Washington, and this is Up First from NPR News. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying one more time for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
This is a moment to bring this to an end.
Which is something American diplomats have said many times before. What makes this time any different?
Also, ABC News settled a defamation lawsuit with President-elect Trump. The network will donate millions to his presidential library, even though experts felt ABC had a strong legal defense. So why pay? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.
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