New Syrian govt suspends constitution and parliament

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DAMASCUS: Syria’s interim government vowed on Thursday to institute the “rule of law” after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al Assad, as the United States warned against any action that risked triggering further conflict.

Assad fled Syria after a lightning offensive spearheaded by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group and its allies...