60 h. ago 'It Takes Two to Tango': Trump Threatens Both Russia and Ukraine With Sanctions If They Torpedo Peace Talks

President reminded Russia "very, very tough" sanctions loom if it kills peace talks, saying Ukraine could suffer the same fate. The post ‘It Takes Two to Tango’: Trump Threatens Both Russia and Ukraine With Sanctions If They Torpedo Peace Talks appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago How a Damascus Firehouse Illustrates Syria's Divisions and Hope for the Future

After being on opposite sides of Syria's war, former regime firefighters and members of the White Helmets in a Damascus firehouse are learning to trust each other and work side-by-side.

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5 d. ago Another sign of Syria's rebuilding: The Damascus stock exchange opens again

The stock exchange had closed during the chaotic days leading up to the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in a lightning rebel offensive.

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1 week ago S.F.'s 'flagship office tower,' partially owned by Trump, is losing two longtime tenants

S.F.'s 'flagship office tower,' partially owned by Trump, is losing two longtime tenants  The Business Journals

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1 week ago GOP Rep. Mast: We Haven't Ended Russia's Capabilities Because They Still Have Oil 'Cash Cow'

On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) stated that it is possible to force Vladimir Putin to the table with strong sanctions and praised the sanctions implemented by President Donald Trump, but The post GOP Rep. Mast: We Haven’t Ended Russia’s Capabilities Because They Still Have Oil ‘Cash Cow’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump administration official meets with Syrian president as U.S. eases sanctions

Trump administration official meets with Syrian president as U.S. eases sanctions  Washington Times

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2 w. ago EU Chief Von Der Leyen Seeks to Ban Repairs on Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipelines: Report

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is reportedly seeking to impose sanctions to prevent the repair of the Nord Stream pipelines and to prevent the link between Russia and Germany from being restored should a Ukraine peace deal be brokered, sparking a backlash from populists within the top EU economy. The post EU Chief Von Der Leyen Seeks to Ban Repairs on Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipelines: Report appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Syria's Jihadi President, with Fresh Backing from Trump, Moves to Consolidate Power

The jihadist-led government of Syria announced the dissolution of all armed forces outside of the Syrian military and a major overhaul of its Foreign Ministry this weekend, apparently capitalizing on the momentum created by President Donald Trump announcing America would lift sanctions on the country. The post Syria’s Jihadi President, with Fresh Backing from Trump, Moves to Consolidate Power appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Trump announces major Middle East foreign policy moves — many sidestepping Israel

When President Trump announced his decision to lift sanctions from Syria, Israelis couldn't believe it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked Trump not to lift sanctions, media widely reported.

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3 w. ago Marco Rubio Meets Syria’s Foreign Minister, in Another Sign of Warming Ties

The meeting came days after President Trump announced he would end sanctions against Syria and met with the country’s president, a former jihadist.

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3 w. ago 'We Love You, Trump!': Syrians Dance in the Streets Following Sanctions Lifting

Spontaneous celebrations erupted in Damascus in response to the news that President Donald Trump would lift sanctions on Syria. The post ‘We Love You, Trump!’: Syrians Dance in the Streets Following Sanctions Lifting appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel

President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.

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3 w. ago NYT columnist Thomas Friedman sees 'creative possibilities' from Trump's Mideast trip

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman says President Trump "made a very good move" in meeting with Syria's interim president and announcing he would lift sanctions on Israel's neighbor.

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3 w. ago Syrian aid group leader says U.S. lifting sanctions is historic moment

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mouaz Moustafa, executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, about President Trump's decision to lift US sanctions against Syria.

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3 w. ago Trump Meets with Syria’s Jihadi President, Offers Dropped Sanctions and Normal Relations

President Donald Trump met with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, one day after announcing the U.S. would drop sanctions against Syria. The post Trump Meets with Syria’s Jihadi President, Offers Dropped Sanctions and Normal Relations appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Trump Meets Syria’s President a Day After Promise to Lift U.S. Sanctions

President Trump’s conversation with President Ahmed al-Shara, who once led a branch of Al Qaeda, was the first time in 25 years that the leaders of the United States and Syria had met.

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3 w. ago Trump latest: US president says lifting Syria sanctions gives country 'chance for greatness' and sets out Iran deal conditions

Trump latest: US president says lifting Syria sanctions gives country 'chance for greatness' and sets out Iran deal conditions  Sky News

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3 w. ago Trump meets with Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions on war

President Trump met with Syria's interim President on Wednesday, a day after lifting sanctions and marking a major policy shift towards peace and rebuilding relations.

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3 w. ago Trump meets Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions

Gulf states are keen to invest in Syria, which has important mineral and oil reserves, but had been prevented from doing so by U.S. sanctions. President Trump has now pledged to lift the restrictions.

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3 w. ago Trump says Sharaa is a 'tough guy' with a 'real shot' at stabilizing Syria

Gulf states are keen to invest in Syria, which has important mineral and oil reserves, but had been prevented from doing so by U.S. sanctions. President Trump has now pledged to lift the restrictions.

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