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Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 4, as French President Macron visits Syria

Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 4, as French President Macron visits Syria
NPR News Tuesday 07 July 2026, 08:59 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Ghaith Alsayed)

The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled.

(Image credit: Ghaith Alsayed)

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