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Israel Strikes in Syria, Intervening in Sectarian Violence
Israel launched airstrikes on Syria amid a spreading wave of sectarian violence in areas dominated by the Druse minority.
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US and Syrian officials visit each other’s countries as Damascus finds footing on global stage
The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) about his recent trip to Syria, the first visit by US ...
New Syrian foreign minister attends UN Security Council in first US appearance since Assad’s fall
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani raised his country’s new flag at the United Nations headquarters in New York and to ...
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Israel bombs Syria hours after controversial Israeli Druze leader appeals for 'action'
Mowafaq Tarif, a Druze leader based in Israel, had called on Israeli leaders 'to not stand by' after sectarian violence ...
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Syria unrest triggers international reaction
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The recent clashes in Druze-majority areas in southern Syria have sparked international concern, with the United Nations calling for “immediate measures” to bring an end to ...
UN development arm plans for $1.3 billion in help for Syria, top official says
The United Nations Development Programme is hoping to deliver $1.3 billion over three years to support war-ravaged Syria, ...
Saudi Arabia and Qatar to pay back Syria’s debt to the World Bank
Saudi Arabia and Qatar say they will pay Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank, a move that is likely to make the ...
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US rules out diplomatic normalization with Syria ‘at this time’
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced on Tuesday that Washington is not planning to normalize diplomatic ...
Syria's foreign minister met State Dept officials in New York, sources say
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met with senior U.S. State Department officials on Tuesday in New York, two sources ...