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Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom
In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers ... to help guide Syria on a new path, avoiding both instability and extremism. On Friday, Mr. Blinken met in Turkey with the country ...
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Mass Crowds in Damascus for First Friday Prayers Since Assad's Fall
As the Friday prayer unfolded, the top U.S. diplomat was in the region meeting with regional powers to discuss Washington's stance on the developments in Syria. In Ankara, Turkey's capital ...
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First Friday prayers held in Syria since fall of al-Assad
Syrians gathered in the capital city of Damascus for the first Friday prayers since ... Islamic State (ISIS) and Syria’s political transition. He also met with Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan ...