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Syria, Germany and sanctions

EU could lift some Syria sanctions quickly, France says

European Union sanctions in Syria that obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid and hinder the country's recovery could be lifted swiftly, France's foreign minister said Wednesday.

Barron's · 18h

Germany Pushes EU To Ease Sanctions On Syria

Germany is pushing the EU to ease sanctions on Syria as western countries seek to build bridges with its new rulers, diplomats said Tuesday.

essanews.com on MSN · 53m

Germany proposes easing EU sanctions on Syria for reforms

According to the Financial Times, which cited its sources on Tuesday, Germany is proposing that the EU ease some sanctions on the Syrian banking and energy sectors in exchange for social reforms and non-proliferation guarantees.

Reuters on MSN · 17h

Germany pushing for EU to relax sanctions on Syria, FT reports

Germany is leading efforts for the European Union to ease sanctions imposed on Syria during the rule of President Bashar al-Assad who was ousted last month, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. German officials circulated two proposal documents among EU capitals shortly before Christmas outlining suggestions for the main areas where the bloc's sanctions on Syria could be eased,

Regtechtimes on MSN · 3h

Germany Leads EU Discussions on Easing Sanctions on Syria Amid Crisis

Germany is taking a leading role in discussions within the European Union (EU) about relaxing the sanctions placed on Syria. These sanctions were originally imposed after the violent crackdown on protests by the Syrian government in 2011.

Assad, Syria and Damascus airport

Hosted on MSN · 21h

First international commercial flight since Assad's ouster lands at Syria's main airport

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport. The Qatar Airways flight landed at Damascus International Airport,

The New York Times · 18h

Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of al-Assad

The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.

NBC News · 21h

First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad landed at Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar. Arab and Western countries that had cut off Syria are now beginning to restart diplomatic relations after a rebel offensive unseated the former president.

U.S. temporarily eases some restrictions on Syria

The New York Times · 1d

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government

The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

U.S. temporarily eases some restrictions on Syria following fall of Assad regime

The United States on Monday temporarily eased sanction restrictions targeting Syria to facilitate transactions with the Middle Eastern country's interim government and the flow of humanitarian aid.

Turkey, Qatar Sending 2 Power Ships To Syria, Says Official

Hosted on MSN · 23h

Syria to receive electricity-generating ships from Qatar and Turkey

Syria will receive two electricity-generating ships from Turkey and Qatar to boost energy supplies hit by damage to infrastructure during President Bashar al-Assad's rule, state news agency SANA quoted an official as saying on Tuesday.

Barron's · 1d

Turkey, Qatar Sending Two Power Ships To Syria, Says Official

Syria's electricity chief said Tuesday that two power ships were being sent from Turkey and Qatar to increase supply after the United States eased sanctions following Bashar al-Assad's fall.

The National on MSN · 1d

Syria says Turkey and Qatar to send floating power plants

Syria is to receive two floating power plants from Turkey and Qatar that will supply 800 megawatts – equivalent to half of what is currently generated in the country – an official said on Tuesday. This came a day after US eased sanctions on Syria,

Syria, Turkey and Erdogan

U.S. News & World Report · 23h

Erdogan Tells Iraqi Kurdish PM That Turkey Working to Keep Syria Secure

Turkey is working to ensure that Syria's transformation over the last month will not bring new instabilities to the region, President Tayyip Erdogan told the Iraqi Kurdish prime minister, Erdogan's office said on Tuesday.

Barron's · 1d

Turkey's Erdogan Says Ready To Intervene To Prevent Any Division Of Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would order an intervention to prevent any splintering of Syria, a warning aimed particularly at the country's Kurdish forces.

Deutsche Welle on MSN · 12h

Turkey threatens offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters

The fall of Bashar Assad to Islamist-led rebels has raised the prospect of Turkey intervening in Syria against Kurdish forces accused by Ankara of links to armed separatists.Turkey threatened on Tuesday to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accepted Ankara's conditions for a "bloodless" transition after the demise

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Syria to take time organising national dialogue, foreign minister says

Syria will take its time to organise a landmark national dialogue conference to ensure that the preparations include all ...

Mediaite27m

Trump Shares Video Of Academic Arguing ‘Dark Son Of A B*tch’ Netanyahu Urged US Into ‘Phony Wars’ In Iraq And Syria

Trump shared a blistering critique of Netanyahu by economics professor Jeffrey Sachs that blasts the leader for having dragged the US into “phony wars.” ...

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A-10s still flying in Iraq and Syria even as ‘Warthog’ units get put out to pasture

A-10s are loved by ground troops for their ability to fly “danger close” missions against enemy forces, but the aircraft will ...

Residents of Syria’s Quneitra are frustrated by lack of action to halt Israeli advance

The presence of Israeli troops who entered a U.N. buffer zone on the border with Syria following the fall of President Bashar ...

Al Jazeera English38m

Can Syria’s new leaders fix the broken economy?

After almost 14 years of civil war, Syria’s economy has been decimated. Most of its oil and gas wells, roads, electricity grids, farmland and infrastructure are damaged. Crippling the economy even ...