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Breaking Down Trump’s Plan to Lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria
P resident Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, May 13, that he plans to end the U.S. sanctions imposed on Syria, which have ...
Trump's Syria announcement surprised his own sanctions officials
When President Donald Trump announced in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that he would lift all sanctions on Syria, the decision, ...
Trump will end Syria sanctions to 'give them a chance at greatness'
"Oh, what I do for the crown prince," Trump said, recounting how he arrived at the decision following discussions with Saudi ...
Trump meets Syrian leader, tossing previous foreign policy taboos
The day began with pomp in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and ended in Qatar after the U.S. leader was greeted with camels and ...
Trump meets with Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions on war-torn country
President Trump met with Syria's interim President on Wednesday, a day after lifting sanctions and marking a major policy ...
Trump announces deals with Qatar after praising 'tough, attractive' Syrian president
Sitting next to the Emir of Qatar, Trump announces a raft of agreements, including a $200bn Qatari order for Boeing planes.
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 gets rare praise from Democrats on Syria
But there’s one notable exception that’s emerged in the past 24 hours: Trump’s new Syria policy.
U.S. to lift sanctions on Syria as Trump offers 'olive branch' to Iran
Syrians have endured "brutal and crippling" sanctions over the past 14 years, and it's time to end them, President Donald ...