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Top UN official in Syria is stepping down after 7 years of tumult. And he sees hope

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The official who steered the U.N.'s diplomacy in Syria for nearly seven turbulent years is resigning, expressing hope that the country's new leaders can turn the page on a long ...
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For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN

Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the U.N. General Assembly, marking the ...

Syria holds first elections since Assad’s ouster, marking a cautious step in political transition

Syria has held its first parliamentary elections since Bashar Assad was ousted nearly a year ago. The People's Assembly will ...
The New York Times

For First Time in 58 Years, a Syrian Leader Will Address the General Assembly

When President Ahmed al-Shara speaks at the United Nations in New York today, he will seek to present an updated picture of his turbulent nation. By Ben Hubbard Reporting from Damascus, Syria The last ...
KPBS

For the first time in nearly 6 decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the U.N.

UNITED NATIONS — Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's president addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in ...

TIMELINE: Oct. 7 attacks led to world-changing events

Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel, when over 1,200 people were murdered and 251 more were taken hostage. The attack led to war against Hamas and a wider conflict involving Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and ...