
US extends sanctions against Syria for one year
• AFPThe White House announced Wednesday that President George W. Bush extended for one year sanctions against Syria for what Washington says is its support for terrorism.
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The White House announced Wednesday that President George W. Bush extended for one year sanctions against Syria for what Washington says is its support for terrorism.
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