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1. Little-known leader takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister. Israeli forces press further into land

   

2. On the stand, Netanyahu switches from divisive wartime leader to defiant accused criminal

   

3. Watchdog faults Trump-era Justice Department for subpoenas to Congress, media during Russia probe

   

   The U.S. Justice Department's internal watchdog said on Tuesday that prosecutors' decision to subpoena phone and email records from members of Congress and their staff during president-elect Donald Trump's first term risked a chilling effect on congressional oversight.

4. Who are all the key players in Syria's civil war and rebel uprising?

   

   Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents took control over the weekend and toppled the 50-year Assad regime. Here's rundown of all the key players, including the rebel forces.

5. 'Unspeakable carnage': UN, government condemn killing of 184 Haitians in gangland massacre

   

   A gang leader who controls a key port in Haiti's capital is accused of massacring older people and Vodou religious leaders in his community to avenge his son's death, according to the government and human rights organizations that estimate more than 100 were killed.