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    Syrian president cancels Germany visit, Merz meeting

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    BERLIN, ​Jan 18 (Reuters) - Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa ⁠has cancelled his visit to Berlin ‍on Monday and Tuesday, ​a German government spokesperson told Reuters.

    Al-Sharaa had ​been scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and ‌President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Talks ‌with German business leaders ​were also planned.

    A ceasefire was agreed ‌on Sunday after ⁠days of fierce clashes ‌between ​Syrian government troops and U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters.

    (Reporting ⁠by ⁠Andreas Rinke, Writing by ​Rachel More, Editing by ‌Alexander Smith)

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