After Assad's ouster in Syria, U.N. envoy calls for end to sanctions
The Syrian government has been under strict sanctions by the United States, the European Union and others for years.
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The Syrian government has been under strict sanctions by the United States, the European Union and others for years.
Like millions of Syrians around the world, the thousands who have settled in the Detroit area are excited about the prospect of visiting now that rebels have overthrown the government of ousted President Bashar Assad.
Antony Blinken is the first U.S. official to confirm contact between the Biden administration and the rebel coalition that ousted Bashar al-Assad from power.
More than 1,000 people came together in front of the Henry Ford Centennial Library with chants, prayers, and, more than anything, a sense of relief.
Russian state media news agencies reported that Assad and his family were in Moscow and given asylum.
U.N. human rights chief says global conflict is causing "unconscionable death and suffering," with 72% more children killed in 2023 than the previous year.
The U.S. military plans to strike targets in Iraq and Syria, including Iranian personnel and facilities, in response to a drone attack that killed 3 U.S. troops.
Several ballistic missiles and rockets were fired by Iranian-backed militants from western Iraq, the Pentagon said.
A Detroit-area man who was captured on a Syrian battlefield in 2018 fighting for Islamic State has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, near its shared border with northern Syria.
Hundreds of worshippers at Islamic Center of Detroit give back to earthquake victims following Friday prayer.
CAIR, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling on all mosques nationwide to offer prayers and support to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria on Friday.
More than three days after the devastating quakes hit Turkey and Syria, experts say a "critical" survival window is closing fast amid harsh winter conditions.
Helping Hands Relief and Development, a nationwide nonprofit, is assisting in local aid to Turkey and Syria after the earthquakes.
Ersagun Atilgan, 43, of Novi, recalls the moments when he found out his cousins in Turkey were buried in a building collapse following an earthquake.
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. military to conduct "precision strikes" in Syria in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens over the weekend.
Dozens gathered in the cold and snow, chanting "For your freedom we will rise. Aleppo's children, don't you cry."
Hamdan, a native of Lebanon, was arrested in 2014 prior to boarding a flight at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
A Syrian scientist whose harrowing, tragic story spurred supporting words from President Barack Obama and a successful fundraising effort launched by actor Edward Norton arrived Thursday as a refugee into the Detroit area.
"Isn't it common sense you just pause and say, 'Let's make sure we're looking at what happened in Paris, what happened in Lebanon and can we learn from that,'" said Snyder.
"She said: We lost our houses; we lost everything we owned there..."
"The governor thinks it's an economic plus," reported WWJ Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
The Detroit, Dearborn and Warren areas are home to several thousand Syrian immigrants -- the fourth-largest population in the U.S.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons.
Trinidad Chambliss threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as second-seeded Ferris State routed top-seeded Valdosta State 49-14 for its third NCAA Division II championship.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Authorities in Wixom are asking for help identifying a man in connection with a robbery reported at the Chillbox gas station early Saturday.
The Redford Union School District has launched a new program offering laundry services and essential foods for underserved families.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
The Redford Union School District has launched a new program offering laundry services and essential foods for underserved families.
Christmas Eve is Tuesday, but it's already been a busy time at Detroit Metro Airport with families beginning their holiday travels.
Leaders at the University of Michigan, including the school's president, are among those named in the federal lawsuit.
Despite it being the shortest day of the year, Detroit's latest sunrise and earliest sunset do not arrive on the winter solstice. Our earliest sunsets are actually already in our recent past.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The Michigan native says he made the decision in July during the Detroit Tigers season.
Reports say Montgomery consulted medical experts over the last few days and is hopeful that he'll return for the playoffs.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
The Kwanzaa kinara honors the communities, cultures and heritage of African Americans.
Detroit Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch paid tribute to his former teammate Rickey Henderson following the news of his passing Saturday.
Despite a growing number of injuries for the Detroit Lions, hall of fame running back Barry Sanders still believes the team has what it takes to make it all the way.
The Taylor Winterfest Holiday Stroll at the Heritage Park Petting Farm includes carolers, holiday displays and appearances from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
No one matched all six numbers in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing.