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1 killed, 31 injured in explosions during Macron visit to Damascus

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At least 1 person was killed and 31 others were injured when two explosions went off in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, accoridng to Syrian officials. The blasts happened Tuesday morning near Syria’s Ministry of Tourism and close to a hotel where Macron was expecte…

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  1. Just the News

    At least 18 injured in 2 explosions in Damascus amid Macron visit (opens Just the News)

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    The blasts were the second in recent days. However, no group has claimed responsibility for the recent attacks.

  2. KION Central Coast

    Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Sana Noor Haq, Eyad Kourdi, Mostafa Salem, Pierre Bairin, CNN (CNN) — An explosion went off near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on Tuesday, where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night ahead of a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, according to French and Syrian media.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Syria: 18 injured in Damascus blasts during Macron visit (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Explosions occurred near the Four Seasons hotel in the Syrian capital as French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a landmark visit.

  5. Townhall

  6. The Times of Israel

    Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, near visiting French President Macron’s hotel (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Twin blasts hit just as Macron meets in palace with counterpart Sharaa; meeting goes ahead as planned; no claim of responsibility

  7. The Daily Wire

    Bombs Explode Near Hotel Moments After French President Leaves (opens The Daily Wire)

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    Two bombs detonated and wounded 18 people in Damascus on Tuesday shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron left his hotel for meetings with Syria’s new president. The blasts went off shortly after Macron’s motorcade left the Four Seasons hotel for the presidential palace, where he met with Syri…

  8. France 24

    Optimistic tone of Macron's visit doesn't hide precariousness of Syria's security (opens France 24)

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    At least 18 people have been wounded after a bomb went off near the Four Seasons in Damascus, the attack targeting the hotel where French president was staying, but had already left. A year after al-Sharaa's visit to Paris, the two leaders are eager to boost economic ties.

  9. Charisma Magazine Online

    Explosions Shake Damascus Just Minutes After French President Macron Leaves Area (opens Charisma Magazine Online)

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    Two explosions shook the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday morning, going off shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron left the area while conducting a historic first visit of a European leader to the war-battered country since the Assad regime fell at the end of 2024.

  10. CBS News

    Big explosions in Syria as Macron visits (opens CBS News)

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    Syrian state TV is reporting that at least 18 people were injured after explosions hit the Syrian capital of Damascus during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron. Chris Livesay reports.

  11. The Week

    Explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit (opens The Week)

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    The bombs erupted near where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying on his Syria stopover

  12. High Point Enterprise

    Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits (opens High Point Enterprise)

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    Explosions have rocked Syria’s capital as France’s president is visiting, and the Interior Ministry says at least 18 people were wounded. This marks the second attack in Damascus in a week, challenging new President Ahmad al-Sharaa. French President Emmanuel Macron…

  13. PBS NewsHour

    Explosions rock Syria's capital during French President Macron's visit (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Explosions have rocked Syria's capital as France's president is visiting, and the Interior Ministry says at least 18 people were wounded.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria’s Sharaa (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria's Sharaa

  15. Deseret News

    18 people injured in explosions as French president visits Syria (opens Deseret News)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Syria on Monday, marking the country’s first visit from a major Western leader since its regime change in December 2024. Macron’s visit to Damascus was met with attacks in the city when two bombs exploded and injured 18 people.

  16. BNO News

    1 killed, 31 injured in explosions during Macron visit to Damascus (opens BNO News)

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    At least 1 person was killed and 31 others were injured when two explosions went off in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, accoridng to Syrian officials. The blasts happened Tuesday morning near Syria’s Ministry of Tourism and close to a hotel where Macron was expecte…

  17. Al Jazeera

    Syria says one killed, 36 wounded after Damascus blasts during Macron visit (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Macron, who continued his visit after the blasts, said Syria must not be 'destabilised' by the attacks.

  18. France 24

    Why the Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit are a blow to al-Sharaa (opens France 24)

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    The twin blasts that rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria this week underscore the fragility of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority and the security challenges he faces.

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