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Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies
In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to ...
Syria’s New President Talked to The New York Times. Here Are 3 Takeaways.
Ahmed al-Shara said his government was discussing military support with Russia and Turkey, appealed for a lifting of ...
U.S. begins troop drawdown in Syria as allies boost new government
Amid a roiling Middle East, the Trump administration is trying to figure out how Syria’s new leader fits into an “America ...
The Associated Press on MSN8d
US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will withdraw about 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to work with Kurdish allies to ...
Military Times on MSN7d
US to reduce military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troops
The departure would return force levels to where they had been for years, after the U.S. and its allies waged a multiyear ...
The National on MSN7d
Syria’s pivotal week: Rivals and allies in diplomatic marathon to map recovery
While Iran and the US are stealing the spotlight with talks set to continue on Saturday, this week belonged to Syria. Over ...
Inside The New Syria
When a former Al Qaeda commander and his allies swept the brutal Assad regime from power with stunning speed, it caught the ...
Syria seeks to sever last Iran-linked networks for smuggling arms and cash
After ousting Assad, Syria’s new rulers have been stamping out the “land bridge” that Iran used to project regional power by ...
Greek Reporter3d
Backlash in US Congress Over Reports of Turkey’s S-400 Deal with Syria
Reports that US officials have entertained the possibility of Turkey transferring S-400s to Syria have triggered opposition ...
Newsday8d
US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants
WASHINGTON — The U.S. will withdraw about 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to work with Kurdish allies to counter the Islamic State group, a U.S. official said Thursday.