7 h. ago US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement

US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement  Al Jazeera

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65 h. ago Europe follows in the footsteps of the United States and lifts sanctions on Syria

Europe follows in the footsteps of the United States and lifts sanctions on Syria  Atalayar

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3 d. 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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6 d. ago Officials across US government scramble to implement Trump’s surprise Syria announcement

Officials across US government scramble to implement Trump’s surprise Syria announcement  CNN

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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Syria's Jihadi Ruler Thanks Trump for 'Courageous and Historic' Sanctions End

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the head of the jihadist terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), praised President Donald Trump in an address on Wednesday for taking the "courageous and historic" step of lifting sanctions on his country. The post Syria’s Jihadi Ruler Thanks Trump for ‘Courageous and Historic’ Sanctions End appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Trump’s Promise to Lift Sanctions on Syria Gives Business Owners Hope

Since the overthrow of the dictator Bashar al-Assad, business owners have been waiting for Washington to ease sanctions and pave the way for an economic renewal.

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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago 3 Trump officials with ties to antisemitic extremists. And, Syria sanctions may lift

NPR has identified some Trump officials with ties to antisemitic extremists. And, why Trump's pledge to potentially lift sanctions on Syria is significant.

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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600B Saudi deal

Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600B Saudi deal  KSL News

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1 week ago US decision to lift sanctions on Syria: Here’s what you need to know

US decision to lift sanctions on Syria: Here’s what you need to know  Al Jazeera

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1 week ago Trump to Lift Sanctions on Syria and Meet With New President

President Trump, on a state visit to Saudi Arabia, said he made the decision after speaking to the Saudi crown prince. The president is trying to drum up Saudi investment in the U.S.

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1 week ago Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, ending years of Washington’s policy

Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, ending years of Washington’s policy  Al Jazeera

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