Market news: Syrian rebels say they have begun attacking Kurdish forces in the northern town of Manbij.
The Syrian armed opposition says it has begun to enter Damascus.
On December 7th, according to the Times of Israel, Syrian rebels said they began to surround government-controlled Damascus after seizing towns near Damascus. At the same time, the Syrian Defense Ministry denied that government forces had fled their positions near the capital. "Our forces have entered the final stage of encircling the capital Damascus," said rebel commander Ghani.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Goldman Sachs' layoffs have already begun and will continue throughout the fall.