Syrian president appoints new PM

Syrian President Bashar Assad has appointed a new prime minister to replace one who defected this week to neighbouring Jordan.

Syrian president appoints new PM

Syrian President Bashar Assad has appointed a new prime minister to replace one who defected this week to neighbouring Jordan.

Mr Assad appointed Wael Nader al-Halqi, elevating him from the post of health minister, according to state-run news agency SANA.

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