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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
Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter
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Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter

Venezuela, Iran and Syria are countries that Russian President Vladimir Putin has built up partnerships with during his many years in power, and they are now in deep crisis. Russia expert Martin Kragh says the fact that his friends in the international arena are losing power is a loss of prestige for Putin
Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter
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Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter

Venezuela. Iran
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.
Germany receives Syria's Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa
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Germany receives Syria's Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Ceasefire in Aleppo - Kurdish-led forces evacuated
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Ceasefire in Aleppo - Kurdish-led forces evacuated

More than 360 Kurdish fighters and 69 wounded have been evacuated from Aleppo, an interior ministry source said. AFP was told that 300 Kurds, including members of the security forces, have been arrested
Syrian government declares ceasefire in Aleppo
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Syrian government declares ceasefire in Aleppo

Syria's defense ministry has declared a ceasefire in Aleppo after days of military attacks on Kurdish-dominated areas of the city.
Curfew in Aleppo after Syrian military attacks
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Curfew in Aleppo after Syrian military attacks

The Syrian military has declared a curfew for six districts in Aleppo until further notice. The announcement comes amid airstrikes by the Syrian military against Kurdish forces in the city
Iran's regime not a house of cards, experts say
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Iran's regime not a house of cards, experts say

The U. S
Syrian military reportedly bombs Kurdish areas in Aleppo
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Syrian military reportedly bombs Kurdish areas in Aleppo

The Syrian military is bombing Kurdish areas in Aleppo, and the interim government in Damascus is demanding that all Kurdish armed groups leave the city. Shortly before the attacks, government forces announced that the Kurdish areas of the city would be considered "closed military zones
Israel and Syria to share intelligence under US supervision
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Israel and Syria to share intelligence under US supervision

Khamenei's plan to flee to Russia
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Khamenei's plan to flee to Russia

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is planning to flee to Russia if his forces fail to quell protests in Iran, according to intelligence reports.
Fewer people are seeking asylum in Germany as applications fall
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Fewer people are seeking asylum in Germany as applications fall

The number of asylum applications continues to decline in Germany. Last year, 113,000 people applied for asylum in Germany, half the number from the previous year
Two dead in Syria protests after mosque attack
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Two dead in Syria protests after mosque attack

Syrian security forces are reported to have killed two people in connection with the dispersal of a protest that brought together members of the country's Alawite minority.
US lifts Syria sanctions
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US lifts Syria sanctions

The United States is lifting sanctions against Syria, it is clear after the Senate vote on Wednesday.
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.
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
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
US lifts sanctions against Syria's new leader
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US lifts sanctions against Syria's new leader

The United States is lifting sanctions on Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the DPA news agency reports. The announcement comes ahead of the interim president's historic visit to the White House
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.
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
Assad's New Life in Moscow: Gaming in Luxury Under Putin's Protection
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Assad's New Life in Moscow: Gaming in Luxury Under Putin's Protection

He ordered nerve gas against his own population – now he spends his days playing online games in a skyscraper in Moscow. Syria's deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad is living a good life under Vladimir Putin's protection, according to an investigation by the German Die Zeit
Rebuilding Syria Estimated to Cost 2,000 Billion Kronor
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Rebuilding Syria Estimated to Cost 2,000 Billion Kronor

The World Bank estimates that it will cost around 2,000 billion kronor to rebuild Syria after more than a decade of civil war. The billion amount corresponds to almost ten times the country's GDP for 2024
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