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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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German spy agency condemns Saudi policies
Germany's foreign intelligence agency BND has released a disparaging report on Saudi Arabia.
Berlin debates Syria intervention
Germany should prepare for a long, difficult and dangerous fight against IS in Syria, the defense minister has said.
Barrel-bombs hit Syria hospital
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) have accused the Syrian regime of bombing a hospital in a rebel-held part of Homs.
Assad is the bigger problem in Syria
Syria's president is trying harder than ever to present himself as a partner in the fight against "Islamic State."
Pact with Assad to fight 'Islamic State'?
Germany's defense minister has raised the prospect of a temporary military alliance with Bashar al-Assad to fight "IS."
Putin's problems
The downing of a Russian bomber leaves Vladimir Putin with some tough decisions.
US sanctions more Assad supporters
The US has slapped sanctions on a "middleman" accused of buying oil from "Islamic State" on behalf of Assad's regime.
Who are Syria's Turkmens?
As tensions rise between Ankara and Moscow, the focus has shifted to a an obscure ethnic group in the Middle East.
Cameron to seek approval for IS airstrikes
British PM David Cameron is expected to seek Parliament's approval to launch attacks on the "Islamic State" in Syria.
Pandora's box
Russia plans to hit the "Islamic State" (IS) hard, but will it have the desired effect?
How the Syrian civil war began - and gave 'Islamic State' room to grow
Syrian civil war and the birth of 'IS'
Russia wants new Syria constitution in 18 months
A plan from the Kremlin to create a new constitutional commission in Syria has raised a few oppositional eyebrows.
Russia and the terror threat
What does it mean for Russia if the 'Islamic State' is responsible for the downing of the plane in Egypt?
Syrian forces retake key Aleppo road
After nearly two weeks of fighting, a key road near Aleppo has been retaken by Syrian government forces.
Moscow calls for agreement on Syria opposition
Russia's foreign minister wants negotiators to establish which of Syria's myriad opposition groups is legitimate.
Syria 'opposition' guides Russian airstrikes
Moscow has set "coordination groups" with opposition factions in Syria, Russian officials said.
Russia: Not crucial for Assad to stay
A government official has said Russia is not tied to saving Syria's Bashar al-Assad, according to a report.
Iran threatens to quit Syria talks
Iran has said it might opt out of Syria talks citing the 'negative' role of its regional rival Saudi Arabia.
'Islamic States' expands territory in central Syria
There are reports militant group "Islamic State" (IS) has seized a central Syrian town from government forces.
UN chief calls for Syria solution
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said disagreements over the fate of President Assad should not hold up peace in Syria.
'Wishful thinking' on Syria
The regime of Bashar al-Assad is still strong, according to German Middle East expert Michael Lüders.
Diplomats call for Syria truce after talks
Talks on Syria's war have ended in Vienna with diplomats calling for a truce and a renewal of a UN-led peace process.
Diplomats discuss ceasefire, transition for Syria
World diplomats, including from Iran and Russia, are discussing Syria with a ceasefire and transition on the agenda.
Iran hints at compromise ahead of Syria talks
Top diplomats from around the world have arrived in the Austria to discuss a peaceful resolution to the Syrian war.
Kerry to 'call their bluff' at Syria talks
US State Secretary John Kerry is going to test whether Russia and Iran are committed to the Syrian president's future.
Merkel, Li urge political solution to Syrian crisis
German Chancellor Merkel and Chinese PM Li have agreed that there must be a political solution to the crisis in Syria.
You have to talk to your enemies too
Matthias von Hein
The US has shifted its stance on Syria. Iran is invited to talks, a move that's overdue, says DW's Matthias von Hein.
Iran to get invite to Syria peace talks
Washington has said that an invitation will be sent to Tehran for upcoming talks on political transition in Syria.
US revs up fight against Islamic State
Defense Secretary Ash Carter has said the US will ramp up air strikes against the terror organization in Syria and Iraq.
Flurry of Syria diplomacy continues
Oman's foreign minister has visited Syrian to meet Assad amid a whirlwind of diplomatic activity.
'Some progress' on Syria talks: Saudi Arabia
The Saudi foreign minister has said a renewed diplomatic push to end the conflict in Syria had yielded some progress.
Winning Russian hearts and minds
President Putin could write a handbook on "popularity for dummies," as his ratings continue to rise.
Assad: Elections when insurgency 'eradicated'
President Assad told a visiting Russian delegation that eradicating "terrorist" groups bring about a solution in Syria.
Russia prepared to support Free Syrian Army
Russia has announced that its air force is ready to provide support to the Free Syrian Army in its fight against IS.
Fighting heats up in Aleppo
Syrian government forces battle the "Islamic State" group in a bid to regain ground outside Aleppo.
US and Russia seek Syria solution
The US's top diplomat, John Kerry, and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, meet in Vienna to discuss Syria.
White House slams Assad's Moscow trip
Washington has decried the 'red-carpet' treatment given to President Assad by the Kremlin.
Kremlin says Assad visited Moscow
The Syrian leader has made his first trip abroad since war broke out in his country in 2011.
My piece of hope: Karam's laptop
It's the most valuable thing he brought with him when he fled Syria - but he would get rid of it anytime for peace.
Cuba denies sending troops to Syria
After a week of claims in US television and social media, Cuba has denied it has sent troops to Syria.
Moscow activists rally against Syria airstrikes
A group of Russian anti-war activists have protested against the Kremlin's actions in Syria and corruption in Russia.
Syrian army advances against rebels
Backed by Russian jets, Syrian government troops have edged forward in the northern province of Aleppo.
No safe passage for Assange: UK
Britain has said it will arrest WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange if he leaves his refuge in the Ecuadoran embassy.
Keeping out of each other's way over Syria
Military leaders from Russia and the US are due to hold further talks on how to stay out of each other's way in Syria.
EU foreign ministers to talk Syria
European Union foreign ministers have gathered in Luxembourg for talks that will largely focus on the Syrian conflict.
Survey: Syrians fleeing Assad
Survival is the wish that drives most refugees to leave Syria for Germany, according to a recent survey.
Putin's Proxy war
Has Putin bitten off more than he can chew with his Syria strategy?
Russia, Syria ramp up fight against IS
Fierce fighting has taken place between Russia-backed forces and the "Islamic State."
'Islamic State' advances on Aleppo
Fighters belonging to the 'Islamic State' group are reportedly closing in on the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.
Assad launches ground offensive
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has launched a major ground offensive backed by Russia's warplanes.
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