Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron remains safe following a series of explosions in Damascus during his visit to Syria.
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The brief
Explosions have occurred in Damascus while French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting the Syrian capital. Reports indicate that bomb blasts took place near the hotel where the president was staying.
Coverage from CBC, CBS News, BBC, and AP News emphasizes that President Macron is safe. The reports focus on the timing of the blasts coinciding with the official visit.
Further updates are expected regarding the security situation in Damascus and the status of the presidential visit.
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Quick answers
Was President Macron injured in the blasts?
No, coverage from CBS News and BBC indicates that President Macron is safe.
Where did the explosions take place?
The explosions occurred in Damascus, with CBS News specifying that blasts took place near the president's hotel.
Which news outlets are reporting on this event?
The event is being reported by CBC, CBS News, BBC, and AP News.
Coverage (14)
- Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria NPR · 1d ago
- Blasts hit Damascus during Macron visit Vatican News · 1d ago
- Wearing sunglasses indoors, Macron meets representatives of Syrian civil society in Damascus The Times of Israel · 1d ago
- Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart CNN · 1d ago
- Syria's reconstruction and economic policy will rely on Europe and Turkey France 24 · 1d ago
- Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit to Syria: What we know Al Jazeera · 1d ago
- Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart CNN · 1d ago
- Video shows bomb rock Damascus hotel where French President Macron is staying during Syrian state visit Fox News · 1d ago
- The Debate - France's Macron to hold post-Assad visit to Damascus: Why the Syria stopover? France 24 · 1d ago
- Eighteen wounded as explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit to Syria Al Jazeera · 1d ago
- Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria CBC · 1d ago
- French President Emmanuel Macron safe after bomb blasts near his hotel in Damascus CBS News · 1d ago
- Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit BBC · 1d ago
- Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria AP News · 1d ago
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