Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.
E.U. to Cautiously Pare Back Sanctions on Syria
European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions, but the change will happen in stages.
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Russia wants to reopen its embassy in Syria
A Russian delegation tells Damascus it wants certain Syrian opposition groups included in the upcoming national dialogue ...
In Syria's Golan Heights buffer zone, residents fear Israel is making a land grab
After the ouster of Syria's longtime leader Bashar al-Assad last month, Israel's military has taken up a new post in the ...
EU cautiously agrees roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria in wake of Assad's downfall
European Union foreign ministers have agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, but insist that the measures should be ...
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How Turkey plans to expand its influence in the new Syria
The country’s national carrier, Turkish Airlines, will resume flights to Syria on January 23rd. Map: The Economist As a result of offensives Mr Erdogan launched against Kurdish insurgents in ...
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Turkey and Syria agree on roadmap to revive trade
The Turkish trade ministry has announced a roadmap to resolve disputes between Turkey and Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government last month, which brought bilateral trade to a ...