Trump moves to remove Syria from US list of state sponsors of terrorism

According to France 24, US President Donald Trump has formally started the process of removing Syria from the American list of state sponsors of terrorism, notifying Congress of the move on Wednesday. Trump told Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the step would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. France 24 describes the decision as a major shift in Washington's policy toward Damascus.

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