Syria’s dire economic woes threaten to undermine its new government
Assad’s ouster has seen his Iranian allies end crucial oil supplies. Meanwhile, many economic sanctions that initially targeted Assad remain in place.
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Syria to reassess Russian military presence 'based on national interests,' may seek Assad's extradition
Syria's new government will decide the fate of Russian military bases based on national interests, Syrian Defense Minister ...
EU: Legal foundations laid in Europe to hold Russia account for Ukraine war
Senior legal experts have laid the foundations to establish a special tribunal to hold Russia accountable for its war against ...
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Kiev troops skeptical about possibility of ceasefire in Ukraine — CNN
CNN suggests that a ceasefire deal could be a disaster for Ukraine. "If there is a ceasefire now, it will only get worse for us," the broadcaster quoted a Ukrainian battalion commander as saying.
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In Turkey, New Syrian Leader and Erdogan Pledge to Work Together
In their first meeting, Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed strengthening their countries’ ties. By Ben Hubbard Reporting from Istanbul ...
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All change: How Europeans and Gulf Arab states can promote Syria’s political transition
European and Gulf Arab states share common interests in Syria – they should work closely together to ensure a stable ...
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Erdogan discusses tackling Kurdish militants with Syria's Sharaa in Ankara
ANKARA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and Syria's newly appointed president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, had discussed in Ankara on Tuesday steps to be taken against Kurdish ...
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Israel is building outposts in Syria, raising local fears of occupation
An Israeli tank on a damaged road in Madinat al-Baath, Syria, on Jan. 23. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post) The new construction, visible in satellite imagery, suggests an extended presence.
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Saudi Arabia wants to support Syria, says al-Sharaa
Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, landed in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for his first international trip since his rebel militant group ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in December.
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Syria's Sharaa says it will take 4-5 years to hold presidential election
BEIRUT, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Monday it would take between four and five years to hold presidential elections, the first time he has laid out a timeline for the vote ...
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At least 15 killed in car bomb explosion in northern Syria
At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded Monday when a car bomb exploded in the outskirts of a northern Syrian city DAMASCUS, Syria -- At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded ...
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Syria's Sharaa Meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh on First Foreign Trip
Syria's Sharaa Meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh on First Foreign Trip CAIRO (Reuters) -Syria's transitional president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on ...