Salim Turki al-Anteri, the commander of the Syrian Free Army, led his opposition forces in battle against regime troops, using U.S. military training to avoid killing soldiers. He views all soldiers as his sons and aims to preserve equipment for a post-Assad Syria. His unit of 600 fighters awaits a role in the new Syrian security forces. The U.S. has trained Syrian opposition fighters at the al-Tanf base, located 200 miles from Damascus, where abandoned regime tanks now sit.
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Chantal Kreviazuk confirmed changing the lyrics of O Canada in response to Trump, sparking debate on the appropriateness of altering the national anthem. Critics argue that changing the anthem undermines its respect and significance, urging singers to leave the words unchanged or refrain from performing it altogether. The controversy raises questions about the boundaries of artistic expression and national pride in relation to the anthem. Full Article
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