Removal of decades-old designation offers major sanctions relief for Syria, aiming to boost post-war reconstruction.

The State Department formally removed Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism after the previously announced move underwent congressional review.

The U.S. State Department on Monday officially removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, fulfilling President Donald Trump's commitment...

Syria had been on the list since 1979, but with the overthrow of longtime dictator Bashar Assad, Washington and Damascus have improved relations.