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Trump’s embrace of Syria and its jihadist-turned-president could shake up the Middle East
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday had tea with a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million US bounty on his ...
Trump handshake caps Syrian leader’s journey from anti-U.S. insurgent to nascent Mideast partner
When the leader of Syria shook hands with U.S. President Donald Trump, it was a striking moment for a man who was an al-Qaida ...
Trump, Syria & the Middle East: What the US President wants
An American President has met a previously sanctioned al-Qaeda terrorist, and the US is set to lift its 46-year-old sanctions ...
Is Syria's new president a U.S. ally or enemy?
Sharra, today to forge a new relationship with the country. But what kind of relationship the U.S. will have with a person ...
Israeli and Syrian official hold rare direct talks, Israeli source says
Israel and the new Syrian regime have recently held direct talks, according to an Israeli source familiar with the matter – ...
Leaders of Israel's Druze Say the State Owes It to Them to Defend Syrian Kin
The spiritual leader of the Israeli Druze, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to press for military ...
Trump admin live updates: Trump praises 'young, attractive' Syrian leader
President Donald Trump said Monday the tariffs against China would "go up substantially higher" than 145% if a longer-term ...