In Syria, over 1,300 people, including civilians, have been killed in three days of intense fighting between government forces and those loyal to Bashar al-Assad. The conflict, the worst since Assad’s ouster, poses a significant challenge to Syria’s new government. The deaths include civilians, security forces, and Alawite militants. Many killings are seen as revenge against the Alawite community, Assad’s traditional supporters. The violence escalated after Alawite gunmen killed government forces in Latakia, leading to curfews and reinforcements in the region.
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FAA probing near collision at San Francisco International Airport between United, SkyWest jets
Two passenger jets, United Flight 1152 and SkyWest Flight 5272, nearly collided at San Francisco International Airport on May 13, 2025, when the United flight veered into the SkyWest flight's path without authorization. The incident occurred during takeoff, with the planes coming perilously close—just 0.4 nautical miles apart horizontally and 280 feet apart vertically. The FAA is investigating the situation, while United Airlines is currently reviewing the incident's details. Full Article
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