Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 4, as French President Macron visits Syria
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The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled.
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Middle East Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 4, as French President Macron visits Syria July 7, 20264:59 AM ET By The Associated Press Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, right, meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the presidential palace in Damascus, Syria on Tuesday. Ghaith Alsayed/AP hide caption toggle caption Ghaith Alsayed/AP DAMASCUS, Syria — Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France's president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit, wounding at least four people according to Syrian state media. The foreign fighters who helped topple Assad — and why China worries about them Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.
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