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1. Syrians have big plans for life after Assad. But their neighbours might have other ideas

   

   Syrians seeking to chart their own political course, free from outside interference, following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad may be thwarted by the geopolitical ambitions of their neighbours, who already have a foothold in the country, experts say.

2. South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law order

   

   South Korea's parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial Dec. 3 martial law decree that has caused huge political turmoil in the country.

3. Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after injury

   

   Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement surgery in Luxembourg and is "well on the mend," her office said in a statement.

4. Electricity, a well-paid job and the freedom to walk around: Syrians share hopes and fears for the future

   

   Syrians flooded into streets, markets and mosques on Friday celebrating the recent overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and attending the first Friday prayers since his ouster on Sunday. CBC spoke to people in Damascus about their hopes and fears for the future.

5. Will a shocking crime spur change in U.S. health care? Don't count on it