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President Trump met Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House Monday as the U.S. announced a partial suspension of Syria sanctions; al-Sharaa had been designated a terrorist.

by Alan Sked

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Der Spiegel
Donald Trump welcomes Ahmed al-Sharaa from Syria to the White House

Until recently, Ahmed al-Sharaa was on the U.S. terror list. Now the Syrian shook hands with Donald Trump at the White House, but he did not fulfill the president's specific request.

Donald Trump welcomes Ahmed al-Sharaa from Syria to the White House
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New York Times
Syria's President Meets Trump at the White House for the First Time

The visit by President Ahmed al-Shara marks another step in the transformation of the former rebel leader once wanted by the United States as a terrorist.

Syria's President Meets Trump at the White House for the First Time
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The Sidney Morning Herald
Last week, he was a 'terrorist' with a $15m bounty. He just met Trump in the Oval Office

A grainy photograph near a side entrance marked the start of what may well be the most astonishing meeting ever hosted in the White House.

Last week, he was a 'terrorist' with a $15m bounty. He just met Trump in the Oval Office
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La Repubblica
The Former Jihadist Sharaa Under Trump, U.S. Sanctions on Syria Suspended

First Damascus leader in the Oval Office in 1946. Security agreement and participation in the anti-ISIS alliance

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La Repubblica
Ex-jihadist Sharaa to Trump, US sanctions on Syria suspended

First Damascus leader in the Oval Office in 1946. Security and participation in the anti-ISIS alliance.

Ex-jihadist Sharaa to Trump, US sanctions on Syria suspended
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The Guardian
US declares partial suspension of sanctions on Syria after historic meeting

Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump hold first White House summit between a US and Syrian leader since 1946 The US has announced a partial suspension of sanctions on Syria after a historic meeting in Washington DC between its new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and Donald Trump. Monday’s meeting was the first summit between a US and Syrian leader at the White House since 1946. The meeting is part of a remarkable turnaround in US-Syrian relations after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, who had prosecuted a deadly civil war in the country from 2011 until his forces collapsed in December 2024. Continue reading. . .

US declares partial suspension of sanctions on Syria after historic meeting
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Helsingin Sanomat
Syria | President al-Sharaa: al-Qaeda link did not come up at Trump meeting

The White House visit by acting president Ahmed al-Sharaa was a milestone for him personally and for Syria.

Syria | President al-Sharaa: al-Qaeda link did not come up at Trump meeting
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The Independent
Trump says former al-Qaeda militant-turned-Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa had a rough past

Trump says former al-Qaeda militant-turned-Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa had a rough past after meeting at the White House on Monday, November 10.

Trump says former al-Qaeda militant-turned-Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa had a rough past
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New York Times
How Syria’s President Transformed His Image

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara’s meeting with President Trump in Washington signifies a new turn for al-Shara, a former Islamist rebel leader who was once designated by the United States as a terrorist with a $10 million bounty on his head. Our reporter Christina Goldbaum describes the meeting.

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The Sidney Morning Herald
Trump says Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is 'strong' and 'tough'

Trump says Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is 'strong' and 'tough' after White House meeting

Trump says Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is 'strong' and 'tough'
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Público
Discreet visit by the Syrian president to the White House prolongs the suspension of sanctions

One of Ahmed al-Sharaa's main objectives is the total lifting of US sanctions on Syria, something only the US Congress can decide. The meeting was more discreet than usual.

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Die Zeit
Syria: U.S. suspends sanctions on Syria for another six months

After Ahmed al-Scharaa's first visit to the United States, Donald Trump praises the Syrian transitional president. The U.S. government again eases sanctions on Syria.

Syria: U.S. suspends sanctions on Syria for another six months
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Handelsblatt
Ahmed al-Scharaa: The president who came in through the side entrance

Ahmed al-Scharaa is only a transitional president, but the first Syrian head of state to be received in Washington. The meeting with Donald Trump will focus on security—and on his standing.

Ahmed al-Scharaa: The president who came in through the side entrance
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Dagens Nyheter
Syrian president at historic White House meeting

US President Donald Trump welcomed Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa for a historic White House visit on Monday. In connection with the meeting, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that a number of sanctions against Syria would be lifted.

Syrian president at historic White House meeting
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Handelsblatt
Diplomacy: Syria's Rehabilitation — Interim President in the White House

Once captured by U.S. forces in Iraq, he is now welcomed by U.S. President Donald Trump: Syria's transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa has made it to the big stage. And his country?

Diplomacy: Syria's Rehabilitation — Interim President in the White House
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Tages-Anzeiger
After visit with Trump: US extends easing of sanctions against Syria

Syria's transitional president has visited US President Donald Trump at the White House. A historic step for the new leadership of the war-torn country.

After visit with Trump: US extends easing of sanctions against Syria
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El Pais
The president of Syria, Ahmed al Shara, plays basketball with U.S. military officers before his meeting with Trump at the White House

The Syrian leader shared a video showing him on a basketball court alongside senior American military officials, two days before his meeting in Washington.

The president of Syria, Ahmed al Shara, plays basketball with U.S. military officers before his meeting with Trump at the White House
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Handelsblatt
Shift in Syria: US extends sanctions relief on Syria

Syria's transitional president visited U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. A historic step for the new leadership of the war-torn country.

Shift in Syria: US extends sanctions relief on Syria
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