US Congress rejects Syria troops withdrawal
US lawmakers have voted down a bill seeking to withdraw all American troops from Syria, opting to continue the years-long military occupation despite repeated objections from Damascus.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Affirms Support for Iraq on Baghdad Visit
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III met senior Iraqi officials less than two weeks before the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
Israeli attack puts Aleppo airport out of service in Syria
Israel has launched an airstrike on Syria’s Aleppo airport, damaging its runway and taking it out of service, according to Syrian state media.
Turkey, Syria in dire need of support 1 month after deadly earthquakes: aid groups
An appeal for $1 billion to assist survivors is only 10 per cent funded, hampering efforts to tackle the humanitarian crisis, a United Nations official said Monday.
Damascus says top US general visit “illegal” and “flagrant violation” of Syria’s sovereignty
Damascus has condemned a recent visit by top US military officer General Mark Milley to northeast Syria, saying the move is “illegal” and a “flagrant violation” of the country’s sovereignty.
Syria condemns US general’s visit to Kurdish-held northeast
Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, met with commanders and troops in northeast Syria, his spokesman saidDamascus (AFP) – Syria’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned a surprise visit by the United States’ top military offic…
Thousands have arrived in Canada from Turkey, Syria since deadly earthquakes
More than 3,000 people from Turkey and Syria have entered the country since the Feb. 6 earthquakes, according to the Canada Border Services Agency.
Arab Leaders Are Bringing Syria’s Assad Back ‘In From The Cold’
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad welcomes a delegation from the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union in Damascus, Syria [Syrian Presidency/Reuters] The Cradle: Egyptian FM in Syria for first high-level visit since 2011 The Egyptian diplomat was …
Turkey’s Earthquake Zone Is a Lot Like the One in California. Here’s What That Means.
Scientists are analyzing the disaster for clues about the potential strength and location of future West Coast quakes.
Syrian president meets senior Arab lawmakers in Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has met with a delegation from the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, which is in Damascus to discuss restoration of Syria’s membership in the Arab League after more than a decade of suspension from the bloc.