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Syria and Saudi Arabia agree to boost economic cooperation after Western sanctions eased
Syria and Saudi Arabia say hey aim to boost economic cooperation in what strengthens their interests and creates jobs for ...
New U.S. Envoy Makes First and Symbolic Trip to Syria
Thomas Barrack raised the American flag over the U.S. ambassador’s residence in Damascus, amid broader efforts by the Trump ...
ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria
ISIS has claimed two attacks on Syrian security forces – the first since the transitional government under former jihadist ...
Long-shuttered US ambassador’s residence in Damascus is reopened as Washington mends ties with Syria
The U.S. flag has been hoisted outside of the long-shuttered ambassador’s residence in Damascus. It's a sign of growing ties ...
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia to fund Syria’s public sector employees
This comes a month after they announced their commitment to settle Syria’s outstanding arrears of $15m (around QAR 55m) to ...
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Turkey, Syria, Jordan unite in Damascus to fight IS threats
Turkey, Syria, and Jordan have established a joint unit in Damascus to more effectively combat the Islamic State. This new ...
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Can Syria Recover?
For months, many Syrians and Syria watchers had worried that the United States might never lift its sanctions. Washington ...
Kurds Plan Damascus Talks as Visions for Syria Collide
"Our Kurdish vision document will be the basis for negotiations with Damascus. The delegation is close to being ready to ...
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After being on opposite sides of Syria's war, former regime firefighters work side-by-side
In a Damascus firehouse, former regime firefighters work side by side with the White Helmets. They were on opposite sides of Syria's war, and struggle with prejudices & fears -- as they work together ...