Gunmen loyal to deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad have killed at least 15 security personnel in ambushes in Latakia, a coastal province. Tensions are high as a resistance group called the “coastal shield regiment” has formed against the new government, leading to clashes and reinforcements being sent to the area. The situation is now under control, with attackers killed and captured, and a curfew imposed in Tartous.
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With most male actors at war, a small Ukrainian theater reinvents itself with an all-female cast – Chicago Tribune
In Chernihiv, Ukraine, the Regional Youth Theater adapts to the war's realities by featuring women in traditionally male roles as many male actors and workers have joined the army. The theater's all-female cast performs "Hetman," a play about Ivan Mazepa, emphasizing Ukraine's fight for independence against Russian influence. Despite the challenges of frequent Russian drone strikes and destruction of cultural institutions, the theater's team remains resilient, uniting the community through art and wartime volunteer work....
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