The arrests marked a pendulum swing for the government. Under the Assad regime, Syria served as a base of operations for several Palestinian armed factions. By Euan Ward and Reham Mourshed Euan ...

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Syria’s new transitional government was sworn in Saturday nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power and as the new authorities in Damascus work to bring back stability to ...

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 ...