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Christians in Syria mark country’s transformation with tears

The Associated Press on MSN · 8h

After Assad's ouster in Syria, U.N. envoy calls for end to sanctions

The Syrian government has been under strict sanctions by the United States, the European Union and others for years.

The Boston Globe · 7h

Christians in Syria mark country’s transformation with tears as UN envoy urges an end to sanctions

In churches across long-stifled Syria, Christians marked the first Sunday services since the collapse of Bashar Assad‘s government in an air of transformation. Some were in tears.

LA Times on MSN · 15h

Christians in Syria mark country's transformation with tears

In churches across long-stifled Syria, Christians have marked the first Sunday services since Bashar Assad's ouster in an air of transformation.

Washington makes contact with rebels who took over Syria

The New York Times · 1d

U.S. in Direct Contact With Rebels Who Took Over Syria

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States was communicating directly with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the dominant rebel faction, despite its designation as a terrorist group.

POLITICO on MSN · 19h

A week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy

At Damascus’ international airport, the new head of security — one of the rebels who marched across Syria to the capital — arrived with his team. The few maintenance workers who showed up for work huddled around Maj Hamza al-Ahmed,

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Live Briefing: Washington makes contact with rebels who took over Syria

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. officials have urged Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Syria’s new Islamist leaders, to respect human rights and spurn extremism.

Syria, Turkey

Seattle Times · 12h

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey have met in Jordan to discuss Syria’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad's government last weekend.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

U.S., regional diplomats meet to discuss Syria's future

Top diplomats from the United States, Turkey, the European Union and Arab nations met in Jordan on Saturday for talks on Syria as regional and global powers scramble for influence over whatever government replaces ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

Hespress on MSN · 1d

Turkey to reopen embassy in Syria as diplomats gather for talks

Turkey was set to reopen its embassy in Damascus on Saturday, nearly a week after president Bashar al-Assad was toppled by forces backed by Ankara, and 12 years after the diplomatic outpost was shuttered early in Syria’s civil war.

8hon MSN

Syria: Reports of Mass Graves Tied to Assad Found After Regime Toppled

Mass graves linked to atrocities committed under the Assad regime have been uncovered following the former Syrian leader's ...

Foreign Affairs2h

How to Hold Syria Together

Sam Heller is an Analyst and a Fellow with Century International, the Century Foundation’s center for international research ...

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America's closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape

The jihadi rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad say they want to build a unified, inclusive country ...

US, regional diplomats urge respect for minorities in Syria after Assad, Blinken says

Top diplomats from the United States, Turkey, the European Union and Arab nations have agreed that a new government in Syria ...

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Trump's pledge against 'forever wars' could be tested with Syria in hands of jihadist factions

President-elect Donald Trump's commitment to ending U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts could be tested in Syria after ...

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Syria and the ousting of Assad: Is it good or bad for the United States?

The focus for the U.S.. after Assad's ouster has been on the historic moment for Syria. Left unsaid: The turmoil could be ...

U.S. and Allies Race to Shape a New Syria Trying to Get on Its Feet

As a rebel alliance with a tenuous hold on power struggles to assert control of the fractured country, Israel, Turkey and the ...

14hon MSN

Foreign powers jockey for control in Syria, risking new conflict

In the days since the collapse of the Assad regime, multiple countries have bombed targets in Syria, as the power vacuum ...

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