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The World Expresses Hope for the Future with Trump

The World Expresses Hope for the Future with Trump

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Syria's new leader hopes that Donald Trump will "bring peace", China believes in cooperation to resolve trade issues and Mexico's president believes that dialogue and respect will characterize the relationship with the powerful neighbor. This according to comments after Trump once again became president in the USA

Qatar urges Israel to leave the security zone

Qatar urges Israel to leave the security zone

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EU participates in meeting in Saudi Arabia about Syria

EU participates in meeting in Saudi Arabia about Syria

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High-ranking diplomats from countries in the Middle East and Europe gather in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to discuss the situation in Syria.

Syria and Lebanon Strengthen Ties

Syria and Lebanon Strengthen Ties

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Syria and Lebanon are to try to patch up their relationship after decades of mistrust. It can have great significance for millions, or more, Syrian refugees in Lebanon and their opportunities to return

Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

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Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

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Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan senses morning air after the Syrian regime's fall. I believe Erdogan sees a golden opportunity now to try to solve what he sees as "the Kurdish problem" in Syria, says Syria expert Aron Lund

Erdogan threatens to intervene in northern Syria

Erdogan threatens to intervene in northern Syria

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Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is threatening to intervene in northern Syria to prevent a split of the country. The military warning is directed at the Kurdish armed groups in Syria

French-German pressure on Syria's new leader

French-German pressure on Syria's new leader

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France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock are visiting Syria's capital Damascus. The goal was a meeting with the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the overthrow of dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime in December

Foreign Jihadists High-Ranking Officers in Syria

Foreign Jihadists High-Ranking Officers in Syria

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The new government in Syria has appointed around 50 people to become officers in the country's new armed forces. Among them are former commanders from the previous regime - but also several foreign jihadists

Syria's leader: It may take four years to organize elections

Syria's leader: It may take four years to organize elections

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The Islamist movement Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, HTS, is to be dissolved, says Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in an interview. But it may take four years to organize elections in the country, according to him

al-Sharaa: Syria's Militias Dissolved

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al-Sharaa: Syria's Militias Dissolved

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The militias that overthrew Syria's dictator Bashar al-Assad have agreed to dissolve. The factions will instead be incorporated into a new national defense under the Ministry of Defense, according to leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Syria wants to control Kurdish weapons

Syria wants to control Kurdish weapons

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Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says that all weapons in the country – including Kurdish ones – should be controlled by the state and that armed groups will eventually be dissolved and incorporated into the military.

High-ranking US diplomats have met with HTS leader

High-ranking US diplomats have met with HTS leader

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High American diplomats visit Syria for the first time since the dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted at the beginning of December. There, they have met the HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa – and now announce that the reward for his capture is being scrapped

High-ranking US diplomats meet HTS leader

High-ranking US diplomats meet HTS leader

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High American diplomats visit Syria for the first time since the dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted at the beginning of December. There, they have met the HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa – and now announce that the reward for his capture is being scrapped

EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"

EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"

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Syria's new leadership is working hard to win back the world. Several countries have resumed diplomatic relations with the country after the regime's fall

Syria's new regime: Lift the sanctions

Syria's new regime: Lift the sanctions

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The international sanctions against Syria must be lifted so that those who have fled the country can return. This is the opinion of Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, who also announces that the militia groups in the country will be dissolved and become part of the army

The Legacy of Syria's New Regime: A Narco-State

The Legacy of Syria's New Regime: A Narco-State

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The new Syria's economy can stand and fall with a small pill. The Assad-led country was in practice a "narcostate", where the drug captagon generated more money than the entire country's official GDP, according to experts

Israel wants to increase settlements in occupied Golan

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Israel wants to increase settlements in occupied Golan

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Israel's government has given the green light to expand the Israeli settlements on the occupied Golan Heights, which according to international law belong to Syria, several media outlets report.

The UN Envoy has met Syria's new leader

The UN Envoy has met Syria's new leader

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The UN's special envoy to Syria, Norwegian diplomat Geir Pedersen, has met with Syria's new leader.

USA wants to cooperate with Iraq on Syria

USA wants to cooperate with Iraq on Syria

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The EU is reported to open up for diplomatic relations with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. At the same time, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promises that the US will cooperate with Iraq to achieve stability in Syria

Tens of thousands celebrate al-Assad's fall in Syria

Tens of thousands celebrate al-Assad's fall in Syria

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Tens of thousands of people have gathered at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus to celebrate. It is the first Friday prayer since the dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown and also elsewhere in the country, thousands of people have gathered

Batoul: Savoring the Freedom We've Always Dreamed Of

Batoul: Savoring the Freedom We've Always Dreamed Of

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The news spreads like wildfire: Bashar al-Assad has fled the country – the regime has fallen. Batoul Ward cannot believe it

Syria gets new leader: "Until March"

Syria gets new leader: "Until March"

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One of the Islamist HTS militia's political forefront figures becomes Syria's prime minister. Mohammed al-Bashir is to lead a transitional government until March 1

The Syrian Rebel Leader: Torturers Should be Wanted

The Syrian Rebel Leader: Torturers Should be Wanted

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The new government in Syria will publish a list of names "including some of the most senior representatives who were involved in the torture of the Syrian people", says Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, the leader of the Islamist HTS.

Expert: It's not certain that the militia group will succeed

Expert: It's not certain that the militia group will succeed

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Terror-labelled HTS has overthrown the Syrian dictator al-Assad with the goal of establishing an Islamic state. But it is not certain that they will succeed in doing so at all, says Middle East expert Aron Lund