| CNN.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. | 'All supply lines' cut off by army | | People in Aleppo are hungry and terrified as the Syrian army tightens its grip on the rebel-held eastern section of the city, resident and photojournalist Karam Al Masri told CNN. |
| Germany's Merkel stands by refugee policy | | German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday described recent attacks in Germany and across Europe as "shocking, depressing and terrifying," but refused to back down on her open-door refugee policy that has attracted criticism following three recent assaults in the country. |
| Opinion: Damn straight, Mr. President | | Rather than take a well-earned victory lap, President Barack Obama showed a steely resolve as he ruthlessly dismantled Donald Trump, writes Paul Begala. |
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