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From al-Qaeda to Syria's presidency, the rise of Ahmad al-Sharaa
He's a former al-Qaeda member, but on Wednesday, new Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa stood on the world stage with President Donald Trump.
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Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria, moves to restore relations
The U.S. has been weighing how to handle al-Sharaa since he took power in December. Gulf leaders have rallied behind the new ...
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Israelis Skeptical Even After Trump’s Embrace of Syria’s ‘Attractive’ Interim Ruler, a Former Terrorist Leader
Sharaa, earlier known as Abu Mohammed al Joulani, had been imprisoned at Abu Ghraib as a member of the Iraqi ISIS faction.
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President Trump meets with a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, lifts sanctions on Syria
US President Donald Trump met with Syrian interim president Ahmad al Sharaa, a US and UN-designated terrorist and the former ...
Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal
President Trump told Gulf leaders that he urgently wants “to make a deal” with Iran to wind down its nuclear program but that ...
Trump Tower Damascus? Syria seeks to charm US president for sanctions relief
A Trump Tower in Damascus, a detente with Israel and U.S. access to Syria's oil and gas are part of Syrian leader Ahmed ...
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Appalachian Trail Days Festival returns to Damascus May 16-18
Damascus will host the 38th annual Appalachian Trail Days Festival on May 16-18, as the town gears up for another busy season of hikers on the Appalachian Trail.
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Bunch of Rulers Forged into Damascus - This knife rules
which is known for its durability against rust and has low carbon content. #Damascus #forging Putin Allies in Europe Abruptly Fall Ill Ahead of Moscow Victory Day Visit Sabrina Carpenter Crashes ...