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New Syrian govt. faces challenges amid rising regional tensions

A major cabinet reshuffle and appointment of a vice president in the newly-formed Syrian government signal a change of course in the Arab country.

Ibrahim Wahdi
Press TV, Damascus

Syria’s new government comes with significant changes aimed at confronting the dire economic situation in the country. Sanctions and the occupation of the Syrian territory by the US as well as the continued threat of terrorism have complicated the country's struggles. The new government has made economic recovery a top priority.