Economics
U.S. Urges Immediate Cease-Fire in Syria as It Sanctions Turkey
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The Trump administration called for “an immediate cease-fire” in Syria on Monday as it announced sanctions in response to the military offensive launched by Turkey last week.
Vice President Mike Pence said he would lead a delegation to Turkey at President Donald Trump’s request in an effort to stop the advance. Pence said the U.S. wanted the two sides to negotiate a long-term peace, but he didn’t call for Turkey to pull out of Syria.