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New agreement with Kurds aims to unify Syria
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New agreement with Kurds aims to unify Syria

An agreement between the government in Damascus and the pushed-back Kurdish SDF is to "unify Syrian territory. " Kurdish forces are to be incorporated into the Syrian military
The US chose sides - Kurds in Syria subdued
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The US chose sides - Kurds in Syria subdued

They led the war against the terrorist group ISIS. Now the Kurdish forces themselves are being defeated and driven out
Syria's Kurds' dream of a state of their own is fading
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Syria's Kurds' dream of a state of their own is fading

Kurdish-led forces in Syria have been quickly forced out of several strongholds by the new central government in Damascus - while the US has turned its back on them. Now the Kurds may be forced to give up all of their autonomy
Syrian interim president cancels visit to Germany
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Syrian interim president cancels visit to Germany

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will not visit Germany on Tuesday, a spokesman for the German government said.
Ceasefire declared after Kurdish forces defeated in Syria
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Ceasefire declared after Kurdish forces defeated in Syria

Syria's interim president declares a ceasefire after a major offensive against Kurdish strongholds in parts of the country. The Kurdish-led SDF, which confirms the deal, is forced to make concessions to Damascus
Syrian army launches offensive against Kurdish strongholds
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Syrian army launches offensive against Kurdish strongholds

The Syrian military has taken control of areas in northern Syria in an offensive against Kurdish strongholds. The military airport in the strategically important town of al-Tabqa has been captured
Germany receives Syria's Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa
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Germany receives Syria's Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Trump vows to avenge IS attack in Syria
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Trump vows to avenge IS attack in Syria

Three Americans, two military personnel and a civilian interpreter, have been killed in what the US military calls an attack by a lone ISIS member in Syria. We will retaliate, US President Donald Trump tells a press conference outside the White House
One year after the fall of the Assad regime: Calls for unity
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One year after the fall of the Assad regime: Calls for unity

On the one-year anniversary of the overthrow of Syria's long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad, the country's new leader is urging the population to unite.
Canada lifts sanctions on Syria
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Canada lifts sanctions on Syria

Canada on Friday removed Syria from its list of countries that support terrorism. “These decisions were not made lightly,” Canada’s foreign affairs department said in a statement
Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns
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Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) are visiting Syria. Among other things, it is about increasing returns, and that it is "central to be on site," they say in a comment
Source: Syria joins cooperation against IS
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Source: Syria joins cooperation against IS

Syria is joining a US-led international collaboration against the terrorist group ISIS, sources told the AP and AFP news agencies.
Trump on Syria's leader: "Tough guy"
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Trump on Syria's leader: "Tough guy"

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The historic visit marks a radical reassessment of the former terrorist-labeled jihadist
Done: Syria's leader to the White House
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Done: Syria's leader to the White House

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit President Donald Trump in Washington on November 10, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed late Tuesday.
Syrian leader to Washington
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Syrian leader to Washington

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Washington in November and meet with President Donald Trump, among other things, several media outlets report.
Data: Putin is investing in the Mediterranean again
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Data: Putin is investing in the Mediterranean again

Last year, Russian forces were said to be fleeing Syria more or less headlong. But now they are back
Syria's Interim President Visits Moscow to Seek Assad Extradition
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Syria's Interim President Visits Moscow to Seek Assad Extradition

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa is traveling on Wednesday to Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin. The goal: to get the deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad extradited, according to Reuters
Syria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall
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Syria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall

Syria is holding elections today for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's regime fell in December. But it's not a matter of a popular uprising: I don't know if we're supposed to vote, says a business owner in the capital Damascus
Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Address UN Assembly
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Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Address UN Assembly

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will be present at the UN General Assembly in New York during next week, reports the state Syrian media.
Syria and Israel Nearing Agreement to Halt Military Actions
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Syria and Israel Nearing Agreement to Halt Military Actions

Syria will conclude several agreements with Israel before the year is over. Among other things, it's about getting an end to Israel's attacks in Syria, according to a source at the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Syria and Israel in Talks Over Occupied Golan Heights Security Agreement
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Syria and Israel in Talks Over Occupied Golan Heights Security Agreement

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa stated on Friday that the country is negotiating with Israel on a security agreement that would mean Israel leaves the areas that the country occupied in December.
850,000 Syrians Return Home After Assad's Regime Falls
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850,000 Syrians Return Home After Assad's Regime Falls

Since the long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime fell in December, around 850,000 Syrian refugees have returned from neighboring countries, according to UNHCR. Within a few weeks, that number may be up to one million, estimates the UN refugee agency
Syria Engages in Indirect Talks with Israel to Ease Tensions
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Syria Engages in Indirect Talks with Israel to Ease Tensions

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa says that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel – to prevent the recent hostilities from "getting out of hand". Al-Sharaa's French counterpart urges him to protect all Syrians
Macron Hosts Syrian Leader al-Sharaa on First European State Visit
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Macron Hosts Syrian Leader al-Sharaa on First European State Visit

France's President Emmanuel Macron will receive his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on his first state visit to Europe, announces the French President's office in a statement.
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