Trump administration eases sanctions on Syria

The Trump administration announced Friday that it would ease sanctions against Syria, making good on President Trump's promise from earlier this month to roll back penalties against the country roiled by years of civil war. 

The Treasury Department confirmed the move in a statement Friday, saying it issued Syria a General License (GL) 25, authorizing transactions involving the country’s new government headed by Ahmad al-Sharaa. GL 25 will allow for new investment and private sector activity...