In Syria, a tentative ceasefire and evacuation plan for civilians and anti-government rebels in eastern Aleppo has reportedly collapsed this morning, as Syrian government troops have seized near full control over Aleppo. Anti-government activists from the Aleppo Media Center say Syrian government shelling continues in the few rebel-held areas, although Syrian state media says the fire is coming from the rebels. The U.N. said at least 82 civilians, including women and children, have been shot on sight by Syrian government troops in recent days. The Syrian government offensive comes after eastern Aleppo has been besieged and bombarded for months by government forces and Russian airstrikes. Anti-government activists, who first rose up against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a democratic popular uprising in 2011, have called the fall of Aleppo “doomsday.” Russia has described it as victory against terrorists and jihadists. We’ll have more on Syria after headlines.