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US hits Syria's elite with new economic and travel sanctions
Jun 17, 2020

US hits Syria's elite with new economic and travel sanctions

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on Syrian President Bashar Assad and his inner circle with new economic and travel sanctions for human rights abuses


The Latest: Germany sees huge outbreak at slaughterhouse
Jun 17, 2020

The Latest: Germany sees huge outbreak at slaughterhouse

Authorities in the western German region of Guetersloh have ordered the closure of all schools and childcare centers after hundreds of workers at Germany’s biggest slaughterhouse tested positive for COVID-19


Syria devalues currency amid chaos ahead of new US sanctions
Jun 17, 2020

Syria devalues currency amid chaos ahead of new US sanctions

Syria has devalued its currency by 44%, announcing a new official rate for the pound amid chaos on the market


US hits Syria's elite with new sanctions under Caesar Act
Jun 17, 2020

US hits Syria's elite with new sanctions under Caesar Act

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on Syrian President Bashar Assad and his inner circle with new economic and travel sanctions for human rights abuses


UN envoy hopes for new Syria talks and warns of dire economy
Jun 16, 2020

UN envoy hopes for new Syria talks and warns of dire economy

The U.N. special envoy for Syria says he hopes that talks on drafting a new constitution for the country can be held in late August


Lebanon PM says rioters should face tough response
Jun 15, 2020

Lebanon PM says rioters should face tough response

Lebanon’s prime minister is suggesting a tough response to the riots that have erupted in different parts of the country in recent days


The Latest: German officials want air travel contact tracing
Jun 15, 2020

The Latest: German officials want air travel contact tracing

Germany’s official disease control institute is recommending resuming contact tracing for people who shared a flight with someone who later tests positive for COVID-19


The Latest: Germany takes stake in vaccine research company
Jun 15, 2020

The Latest: Germany takes stake in vaccine research company

The German government is taking a 23% stake in a German company working on a potential vaccine for the coronavirus


The Latest: Greece reopens its border to tourists
Jun 15, 2020

The Latest: Greece reopens its border to tourists

A line of cars roughly about 5 kilometers long formed on Monday morning at Bulgaria’s main border crossing with Greece, after Greece reopened its border to tourists


The Latest: Cafes and restaurants reopen in Paris
Jun 15, 2020

The Latest: Cafes and restaurants reopen in Paris

Paris is rediscovering itself, as its cafes and restaurants reopen for the first time since the fast-spreading coronavirus forced them to close their doors March 14



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