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Bashar Assad
Born on September 11, 1965, Bashar Assad took control of Syria after his father died in 2000.
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Syrian peace talks move to Berlin
Germany is hosting the latest effort to broker a truce to end five years of civil war in Syria.
Stigmatized Syrians
There is concern in Europe about suspected war criminals from Syria entering the asylum system.
Experts see no end to Syrian civil war
Washington's decision to sidestep Syria's civil war means it has little sway to compel peace among the warring factions.
Truce around Damascus extended
The Syrian regime has extended its ceasefire around the capital but fighting has continued in the country's north.
More civilians flee Aleppo
Airstrikes on rebel-held areas of Aleppo have killed more civilians, lifting the nine-day death toll to nearly 250.
Refugee crisis offers redemption
Manolada has become the site of what is arguably one of the unlikeliest refugee camps in Greece
Russia, Syria deny Aleppo hospital attack
Russia and the Syrian regime have denied responsibility for the attack on a hospital in Aleppo.
Assad's forces continue attacks on rebel targets
Dozens of people have been killed in Syria by regime bombardments across the country, according to a monitoring group.
Peace hopes fade
Barbara Wesel
President Bashar al-Assad is banking on a military victory, DW's Barbara Wesel writes.
Assad's fate at center of Syria peace talks
Representatives of Bashar al-Assad and the Syrian opposition have contradicted each other amid peace talks in Geneva.
Syrian rebels launch attacks amid govt. air raids
Syrian rebels have attacked Assad's troops for "ceasefire violations," while government strikes killed at least four.
Despite ceasefire deadly fighting erupts in Aleppo
At least 11 are dead and 28 injured as regime forces traded missile fire with rebels in Aleppo.
Embedded in Syria with the Russian military
DW correspondent Juri Rescheto had the chance to see some of what the Russians are doing in Syria.
Assad must go before Syria can start to heal - Zoubi
Opposition says President Assad is the stumbling block to ongoing talks to end Syria's civil war.
Assad, the cynic
Kersten Knipp
Assad intends to liberate Aleppo from the jihadists. Cynical schemes are behind this, writes DW's Kersten Knipp.
'We are staying in Syria as long as necessary'
Russian military support is important to Assad, says Major General Igor Konashenkov in an interview with DW.
Lebanon jails ex-minister for terror plot
A military court in Lebanon sentences a former minister to 13 years in jail with hard labor over a bomb plot.
Alawites distance themselves from Assad
The leaders of Syrian President Assad’s Alawite branch of Islam have openly declared their opposition to his regime.
Is there a diplomatic solution to Syria's war?
Professor Günter Meyer of Mainz University says a breakthrough almost appears possible.
Assad, opposition spar Syria's transition
President Bashar al-Assad rejects a transitional body with executive powers as demanded by the opposition.
Why Palmyra is a pawn in Assad's game with the West
Rebuilding Palmyra's destroyed cultural treasures would turn it into Disneyland, says archeologist Annie Sartre-Fauriat.
Assad's territorial gains
Alexander Kudascheff
Syria has taken back control of Palmyra. It means more that just a site of ancient culture has been recovered.
Assad praises recapture of Palmyra from 'IS'
The Syrian president has confirmed reports that government forces seized the UNESCO world heritage site Palmyra.
Assad's forces close in on Palmyra
Assad forces are tilting the balance of power in Syria's civil war, as they near in on recapturing the city of Palmyra.
Assad forces to retake Palmyra
Assad forces are on the brink of retaking the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra from the so-called "Islamic State."
Putin the kingmaker?
Loay Mudhoon
Partially withdrawing Russian forces from Syria sends a clear message, says Loay Mudhoon.
Why Putin pulled back troops from Syria
President Putin's decision to pull troops back from Syria came as a surprise but his reasons are becoming clear
Saving money and still winning
Putin's gambits do not merely surprise the West: they dupe it completely, writes DW's Christian F. Trippe.
UN: Pursue war criminals in Syria
UN investigators have called for legal proceedings against war criminals to begin immediately.
Syrian Peace talks commence on fifth anniversary of conflict
The Geneva peace talks, aimed at bringing an end to the war in Syria, opened on the fifth anniversary of the conflict.
Syrians take to the streets
Syrians on the ground are using the lull in the fighting to stage protests against the Assad regime.
Seeking political legitimacy in Syria
The Syrian opposition is skeptical about the regime's election plans.
Kerry warns Syrian regime not to test truce
The Damascus regime is trying to "disrupt" the peace process, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.
Syria slams UN envoy over elections remarks
Syria's foreign minister has criticized the UN envoy's comments concerning presidential elections in 18 months.
Syrian pre-talks begin ahead of Syrian peace talks
UN's Syria envory says delegates are in Geneva for "substantive, deeper" talks ahead of peace summit set for March 14.
Geneva restart amid Syria truce?
Signs that Syria's main opposition group may attend Geneva talks.
US, Russia back Syrian peace talks plan
Despite ceasefire violations that have killed over 130 people, a push for a resumption of peace talks continues.
Opposition casts doubt on Syria peace talks
The opposition alliance has slammed Moscow, saying Russia cannot enforce a truce and continue airstrikes.
Amnesty: Russian, Syrian forces target hospitals
Amnesty International has accused Syrian government and Russian forces of targeting hospitals as a strategy of war.
Syrian president speaks in support of truce
In an interview with German state TV, President Bashar al-Assad has described the ceasefire as a 'glimmer of hope'
Syria truce allows UN to bolster aid
The ceasefire in Syria appeared to be holding despite minor violations, allowing the UN to deliver lifesaving aid.
'Crucial day' for Syria
The UN's Syria envoy, Staffan de Mistura, says the country faces an important day as the deadline for a ceasefire looms.
Russia confirms Syrian president to honor truce
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has agreed to honor a planned ceasefire following a call with Russian President Putin.
IS threatens Assad's Aleppo push
"Islamic State" militants have tightened their grip on the main supply road to Syria's biggest city.
Assad accepts the ceasefire deal
Bashar al-Assad has accepted a ceasefire deal agreed with Russia and the United States.
Syrian rebels criticize truce loophole
The rebel Free Syrian Army says an exception on bombing jihadi targets will provide cover for Russian airstrikes.
US, Russia announce Syria ceasefire
Despite doubts from the Syrian government, a new peace deal has been agreed upon to end the country's civil war.
'Assad spares no one'
Osama el Ezz, who has risked his life to treat victims in Aleppo, talked to DW about life in a city under bombardment.
Adonis hits back at criticism over German peace prize
Syrian poet Adonis has defended himself against critics questioning his relationship to the Assad regime.
'Israeli bombardment' hits Syrian army: monitor
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said that a Syrian army outpost was hit by "Israeli bombardment."
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