Syrians have big plans for life after Assad. But their neighbours might have other ideas

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/syria-turkey-kurds-israel-iran-1.7408439?cmp=rss

Protests in Georgia continue as ex-footballer becomes president

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6592791?cmp=rss

Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after injury

Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement surgery in Luxembourg and is "well on the mend," her office said in a statement.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nancy-pelosi-injured-hip-replacement-luxembourg-1.7410897?cmp=rss

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law order

South Korea's parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial Dec. 3 martial law decree that has caused huge political turmoil in the country.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/south-korea-president-impeachment-vote-1.7410823?cmp=rss