The European Union has lifted all sanctions on Syria.
Sanctions were levied during the rule of President Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in December.
When a 19-year-old Swede joined ISIL (ISIS), his father was left to bear the weight of his decision.
US President Trump announced removing decades-long sanctions on the country.
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Explosion reported in Al-Mayadeen, in the Deir az Zor countryside, also wounds several people.
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US President Donald Trump talks about starvation in Gaza, but is the US willing to impose consequences on Israel?
Syrian authorities say three ISIL fighters killed and several others detained in Aleppo raids.
The pushback comes after the US president accused Tehran’s leadership of being ‘corrupt and ineffective’.
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The war on Palestinian territory dominated the summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand its offensive.
Saudi and Qatari payments settle Syria’s arrears, allowing World Bank and IMF to re-engage.
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Analysts say that sanctions relief will be a boon to Syria, but may take some time to affect the country.
Donald Trump holds state dinner in Abu Dhabi after signing multibillion-dollar deals with Qatar on trade and defence.
US President Donald Trump has announced he’s lifting years of sanctions on Syria.
Syria’s SDF is unlikely to follow the PKK’s lead and disarm, but talks with Damascus could be bolstered.
