Same Old iPhone, Same Old Syrian Civil War

A lot of coverage has been centered around the release of Apple’s iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone

XS Max. They were all announced on September 12th, and there have still been stories ranging from reviews of the new products to unboxings. CNN’s review on the new iPhones claim that the phones are “for a mostly incremental upgrade,” and that “upgrading isn't always necessary, since iPhones hold up so much better than they used to,” they still recommend purchasing one as a “several year investment.” However, with the prices at $749, $999, and $1099 for the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max, respectively, for just the STARTING PRICES, it is definitely an investment. The article can be found here: https://money.cnn.com/2018/09/19/technology/iphone-xs-and-max-review/index.html

However, something that is JUST A LITTLE more important is the Russia-Turkey deal that will create a nine-mile demilitarized zone between the Syrian government forces and the rebels. Although it may not prevent a conflict from erupting, it halts the tension as the Syrian government closes in on the last rebel stronghold, Idlib. This, at least for the time being, circumvents a humanitarian crisis as the Syrian government was expected to launch a full-scale assault on the city. This deal has helped avert the largest battle of the Syrian Civil War, with three million civilians living in the province. The article can be found here: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/09/russia-turkey-deal-idlib-wary-residents-glimpse-hope-180919173822189.html