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US officials’ meeting with new Syrian leadership ‘very significant’: Turkish foreign minister

US officials’ meeting with new Syrian leadership ‘very significant’: Turkish foreign minister

Hakan Fidan says he is planning to go to Damascus to meet with new administration

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US to impose sanctions on 4 entities over allegedly transporting Iranian oil
20.12.2024

US to impose sanctions on 4 entities over allegedly transporting Iranian oil

6 vessels belonging to these companies have been designated ‘blocked property,’ says US State Departmen

7 killed in prison riot in Mexico's Tabasco state
20.12.2024

7 killed in prison riot in Mexico's Tabasco state

Riot broke out over transfer of two inmates, say reports

Brazil moves to ban mobile phone use in primary, secondary schools
20.12.2024

Brazil moves to ban mobile phone use in primary, secondary schools

Legislation approved by Congress aims to protect students' health, learning by restricting phone use

Trump-backed short-term spending bill fails in House on eve of shutdown deadline
20.12.2024

Trump-backed short-term spending bill fails in House on eve of shutdown deadline

Bill falls far short of necessary two-thirds majority amid bipartisan opposition as Speaker Mike Johnson faces uphill battle

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder extradited to New York to face federal charges
20.12.2024

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder extradited to New York to face federal charges

Luigi Mangione 'planned his attack for months and stalked his victim for days before murdering him,' says US Attorney General Merrick Garland