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Leader of rebels who toppled Syria’s Assad is named country’s interim president

Former rebels now controlling Syria name an interim president and throw out the constitution adopted under Assad, saying a new one will be drafted soon.

The New York Times · 12h

Rebel Leader Who Overthrew al-Assad Is Declared Syria’s President

The new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period.

RIPR: The Public's Radio · 7h

Ahmed al-Sharaa, who toppled Assad, is named Syria’s interim president

Sharaa was already de facto head of Syria's government ever since a coalition of rebel fighters swept through most of Syria and ousted Assad's regime.

Syria demands Russian compensation for 'past mistakes'

Newsweek on MSN · 16h

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.

Kyiv Independent on MSN · 18h

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.

The Financial Times · 21h

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,

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Syrian finance minister discusses finances, sanctions with EU officials in Damascus

By Timour Azhari DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Abazeed discussed his country's financial position and ...

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The discovery of brutal mass graves in Syria reveals Assad’s legacy of horror

Syria’s Civil Defense has uncovered over two dozen charred bodies in two basements in rural Damascus, adding to the growing ...

National Catholic Register13h

Vatican’s First Envoy to Postwar Syria Sees a Nation With ‘a Desire for Life’

Cardinal Gugerotti’s six-day visit, from Jan. 24–29, marks the first time a Vatican envoy has traveled to Syria since the ...

Syrian finance minister meets German Charge d’affairs in Damascus

Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Abazeed met with Germany’s temporary representative in Syria Bjorn Gehrmann on Wednesday, in ...

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What Syria’s Secret Police Saw as the Regime Crumbled

Hastily abandoned documents show how the fallen government’s vast intelligence apparatus struggled to comprehend and stop the ...

Russia, Seeking to Keep Bases in Syria, Says It Held 'Frank' Talks With New Leader

Russia, whose troops and air force backed Assad for years against Syrian rebels, is seeking to retain its naval base in Tartous and Hmeimim air base near the port city of Latakia.

Qatar's Emir to visit Damascus on Thursday, Al Jazeera says

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will visit Damascus on Thursday, Qatar's Al Jazeera reported, as Syria's new ...

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Syrian Leader Disbands Armed Groups, Cancels Constitution

DAMASCUS—Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa declared himself president, canceled the constitution and disbanded the national ...

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