The New York Times6d
In Turkey, New Syrian Leader and Erdogan Pledge to Work Together
In their first meeting, Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed strengthening their countries’ ties. By Ben Hubbard Reporting from Istanbul ...
The Washington Post4d
Syria could allow Russia to keep its bases, new defense minister says
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria is open to letting Russia keep its air and naval bases along the Mediterranean coast as long as any agreement with the Kremlin serves the country’s interests ...
WLRN5h
Palestinian refugees in Syria have a message for Gazans: Don't leave your land
Palestinians fled the 1948 Mideast War and took refuge in neighboring Syria. After 77 years, they're still waiting to go back ...
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Syria's political road map backs new president amid reforms
One day after the announcement of Syria's new interim president, the former leader of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham militia, Ahmad al-Sharaa, held his first presidential address to the nation. ...
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Saudi Arabia wants to support Syria, says al-Sharaa
The two men traveled on a Saudi jet, with the Saudi flag visible on the table behind them. Syria's new three-star, tricolor flag flew next to Saudi Arabia's own at the airport as al-Sharaa in a ...
Yahoo8d
Syria's interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
In this photo provided by the Saudi Ministry of Media, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, during his arrival at the royal palace in ...
Washington Examiner7d
Syrian Civil War: What led to the fall of the regime
A Syrian army soldier places a Syrian national flag during a battle with rebel fighters at the Ramouseh front line, east of Aleppo, Syria, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File ...
Al Jazeera English29d
Syria does not need a ‘handshake litmus test’
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot walk with Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of their meeting in Damascus on January 3 ...
The New York Times10d
Egypt Fears Syria’s Revolutionary Fervor Could Be Contagious
Since Islamist rebels overthrew the Assad dictatorship in Syria, Egypt, with parallels in its own recent history, has watched warily. By Vivian Yee Reporting from Cairo Soon after Islamist rebels ...
U.S. News & World Report6d
Exclusive-Syria's Sharaa to Discuss Defense Pact With Turkey's Erdogan, Sources Say
Exclusive-Syria's Sharaa to Discuss Defense Pact With Turkey's Erdogan, Sources Say By Suleiman Al-Khalidi, Maya Gebeily and Khalil Ashawi AMMAN/BEIRUT/DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria's transitional ...
Al-Monitor19d
Syria’s new government ends Russian lease of Tartous port: What we know
Syria’s new authorities terminated a contract this week with a Russian company that had managed the port of Tartous for more than five years, further restricting the Russian presence in the country ...
The Washington Post27d
Syria’s children, having known only war, adjust to a sudden peace
DARAYYA, Syria — The children of Darayya, scattered across Syria by war, grew up with secrets: why only their mothers ever came to the school gates; that their fathers had been killed ...