Syria's rebel offensive reignites war

Syria's President, Bashar al-Assad, has blamed the United States and other Western countries for a rebel offensive in the city of Aleppo that has reignited the civil war. We explain who the rebels are and who are the main players in the conflict.

We bring together three people who have left Syria to discuss what is happening in their country.

The Georgian government says more than 240 people have been arrested during four nights of anti- government protests. One of the protesters has been recording an audio diary for us about the weekend's developments.

Leading US Republicans and some Democrats have criticised President Biden for pardoning his son, having insisted previously that he would not do so. We explain what a presidential pardon is.

The city council in Rome has approved a motion calling for price limits for the city's staple pasta dishes like Carbonara. We speak to a restaurant owner and hear from tourists.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: Syrian rebels take control of military and civilian airports in Aleppo, Syria - 02 Dec 2024. Credit: BILAL AL HAMMOUD/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)