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Syria’s new transition

The Economist · 8h

Ahmed al-Sharaa declares himself president of Syria

He had spent the day with the leaders of Syria’s myriad armed factions, trying to persuade them to disband. Over seven weeks after the fall of Damascus, the fate of these groups is still uncertain. His aides claim that all militias will be dissolved and then absorbed into a new national army.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period

Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s president for a transitional period.

BBC on MSN · 23h

Ahmed al-Sharaa named Syria's transitional president

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named president for the "transitional period", state media report, seven weeks after he led the rebel offensive that overthrew Bashar al-Assad.

Syria demands Russian compensation for 'past mistakes'

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Syria Demands Reparations From Russia

Syria has demanded reparations from Russia in order to "rebuild trust" after a meeting between Damascus' new administration and a Moscow delegation, according to local news sources. Russia and Syria's meeting to discuss future relations comes as Moscow looks to retain its two military bases in the Middle Eastern country.

The Financial Times · 1d

Syria’s new rulers press Russia for reparations

Syria’s new government pressed Moscow about reparations in their first meeting with a Kremlin delegation since the downfall of staunch Russian ally Bashar al-Assad’s regime last month. Russian officials led by Mikhail Bogdanov,

Syria demands Russian compensation for 'past mistakes' in first talks since Assad's fall

Russia deployed troops to Syria in 2015 to support Assad regime's brutal crackdown against anti-government forces.

Tulsi Gabbard Faces Questions on Snowden, Russia and Syria

The Associated Press on MSN · 4h

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, grilled about Snowden, Syria and Russia

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, has faced tough questions from lawmakers during a fiery confirmation hearing Thursday.

The New York Times · 14h

Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

The Washington Post · 10h

Tulsi Gabbard's views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own words

Tulsi Gabbard faced tough questions Thursday about past comments about Russia, Syria and government leaker Edward Snowden during a Senate confirmation hearing on her nomination to lead the U.S. intell

Syria, Qatar

Associated Press · 1d

Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad’s fall

A delegation of Russian officials is in Damascus, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported. It is the first such visit to Syria since the fall in December of former President Bashar Assad, an ally of Moscow.

Hosted on MSN · 7h

Qatar's Emir visits Syria, first head of state to visit Damascus since Assad's fall

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited Damascus on Thursday and met newly declared transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa, in the first visit by a head of state to the Syrian capital since Bashar al-Assad was toppled on Dec.

The National on MSN · 15h

Qatar and Syria discuss reconstruction as Sheikh Tamim makes landmark visit

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim visited Damascus on Thursday, with officials from both sides holding talks on reconstruction assistance in Syria after 13 years of civil war. He is the first Arab head of state to visit Syria since the downfall of former president Bashar Al Assad last month.

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Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address

President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.

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Tulsi Gabbard: As A Member Of Congress, I Investigated The Obama Administration's Support For al-Qaeda In Syria

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's nominee to serve as the director of national intelligence, answered a question about why she ...

1don MSN

Syria Pushes Russia for Compensation With Talks on Bases Stalled

Syria’s new government pressed Russia for compensation during its first talks with a Kremlin delegation since the ouster of ...

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Tulsi Gabbard defends 'good judgment' on Bashar al-Assad meeting, refuses to call Edward Snowden 'traitor' during hearing before skeptical GOPers

Aspiring spy boss Tulsi Gabbard defended most of her controversial foreign policy takes during a lively Senate hearing Thursday, including her meeting with former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and ...

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