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World roundup: August 23 2021

Stories from Syria, Afghanistan, Tunisia, and more

Derek Davison
Aug 24, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL

In today’s global news:

  • Worldometer is tracking COVID-19 cases and fatalities.

  • The New York Times is tracking global vaccine distribution.

MIDDLE EAST

SYRIA

The Syrian military and allied paramilitaries have undertaken what Reuters termed a “major assault” on a rebel-held neighborhood in Daraa city. It’s unclear what the outcome was and in fact …

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