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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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New war, old foes
Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be reverting to tried and true tactics.
Assad applauds Russian, Iranian help
President Assad has said Russian failure in its military campaign in Syria would be devastating for the Middle East.
Russia continues airstrikes in Syria
Russian jets struck 10 "Islamic State" sites in the past 24 hours, Moscow says. Activists claim civilian casualties.
No military solution to Syria conflict: Merkel
German Chancellor Merkel says a political solution to Syria's conflict requires the participation of the current regime.
Russia won't join US coalition against 'IS'
Kremlin has said it won't join the US-led fight against "Islamic State."
Russia airstrikes spark controversy
Several officials have said that Russia did not target the militant group "Islamic State," but instead Syrian rebels.
West on the sidelines
Kersten Knipp
The Russian Air Force is flying bombing missions in Syria. What's left for the West, asks Kersten Knipp.
Iran and Assad
Iran wants to get involved in international diplomatic efforts related to Syria. On one condition: Assad stays.
France investigates Assad atrocities
Authorities in France have said they will investigate Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for crimes against humanity.
Saudis threaten 'military option' to oust Assad
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has said that his country might consider military options to end the civil war in Syria.
A rock and a hard place
Ingo Mannteufel
The West faces stark choices with Putin's plans in Syria, writes DW's Ingo Mannteufel.
Putin open to US-led airstrikes in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia and the US might cooperate in solving the crisis in Syria.
Obama denounces Assad in speech to UN
The US president has addressed the UN General Assembly, urging unity but denouncing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Iran and Russia insist on role for Assad
Iran and Russia have reasserted their backing for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and are pooling intelligence in Iraq.
Kerry talks Syria, Yemen with Iran's Zarif
US Secretary of State John Kerry met his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif on the sidelines of a UN meeting in New York.
Syrian rebels, Hezbollah agree local truce
The Hezbollah movement, allied to the Syrian regime, has confirmed a six-month truce deal with Sunni rebels.
Putin and Obama
When Vladimir Putin meets Barack Obama, what will they talk about?
Assad or IS
Merkel has ushered in a shift in Germany's Syria policy by saying she would speak to Syrian president Assad.
Quadriga - War in Syria - no peace without Putin?
The war in Syria has claimed the lives of a quarter of a million people. Millions have been displaced. They are fleeing IS terror. But mostly missile and bomb attacks by Assad's government forces.
Merkel: 'Syria talks must involve Assad'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must be involved in peace talks.
Putin wins in Syria
Ingo Mannteufel
The Kremlin is pursuing more than one goal by building up its military presence in Syria, says Ingo Mannteufel.
Satellite shows military buildup in Syria
Satellite images taken in mid-September have revealed the construction of two new military facilities on Syria's coast.
Russia starts Syria drone surveillance missions
Russia has begun drone surveillance missions in Syria, US defense officials said Monday.
Netanyahu and Putin talk Syria
The Israeli PM has met Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss Moscow's weapon deliveries to Syria.
Russia's victories in Syria
Russia has been noticeably influencing the developments in the Syrian war as Western states look on.
Assad exit key to ending refugee crisis: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said the exit of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is key to ending Syria's crisis.
US, Russian defense chiefs discuss 'de-conflict'
The US and Russia's heads of defense have discussed ways to tackle the Syrian conflict amid a Russian military buildup.
Russia 'would consider Syria deployment'
The Kremlin has said Russia would consider sending troops to Syria, if it were asked to do so by Damascus.
A Syrian love story
Mustafa and Leila met whilst fighting with the Free Syrian Army. Mustafa was initially resentful of the presence of women at the front… but Leila’s bravery soon won him over.
US signals shift of approach to Syria conflict
The White House has confirmed that it will shift gears in its strategy towards the civil war in Syria.
Moscow's move ups pressure on Obama
Russia's latest military move in Syria has dimmed recent hopes for a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
Assad blames West for refugee flow
Syrian President Assad claims the unfolding refugee crisis is a result of the western support for "terrorists" in Syria.
France to bomb IS targets in Syria
France says it plans to launch airstrikes against the "Islamic State" group in Syria in the near future.
US warns Kremlin about its actions in Syria
Washington warns Kremlin about its actions in Syria, says Assad has no role to play in anti ISIL fight
Putin pledges ongoing Syria support
President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Russia's military assistance to the Syrian regime to help beat IS militants.
Russia materiel lands in Syria
Russian cargo aircraft have landed in Latakia to deliver "humanitarian aid." Concern mounts over military aid.
Germany warns Moscow against meddling in Syria
Germany's foreign minister says Russia should think carefully about any actions that could prolong Syria's civil war.
Lavrov: not boosting presence in Syria
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Russia is not boosting its military presence in Syria after NATO voiced concerns.
Bulgaria blocks Russian flights to Syria
Military flights traveling from Moscow to Syria will not be able to fly over Bulgaria.
Venezuela's Maduro closes more of Colombia border
As part of a crackdown on smuggling, Venezuela's president has closed another section of the border with Colombia.
Russian military boost as Assad's rule fades
Russia is boosting its military backing for the Syrian regime, a Berlin-based academic tells DW.
As EU drafts refugee quotas, France ups fight against 'IS'
French President Francois Hollande stressed that winning the war in Syria was key to solving Europe's migrant crisis.
US warns Russia over Syria
Amid reports of a Russian military build-up in Syria, Washington has warned the Kremlin against escalating the conflict.
UN reports Syrian exodus 'no surprise'
A UN human rights panel has slammed a 'prevaricating' world over war-torn Syria and the plight of refugees.
Car bomb kills 10 in Syria regime bastion Latakia
The explosion had also wounded scores and caused significant damage to nearby cars and buildings.
'IS' destroys another Palmyra temple
"Islamic State" damages another temple in the Syrian city of Palmyra. UNESCO says destruction is a war crime.
Assad 'confident' of Russian support
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said he is confident that Russia will continue supporting his government.
Civilians dead in army attacks in Damascus: Monitor
Several civilians have been killed in air strikes and shelling by Syrian forces in Douma, a suburb of Damascus.
Looking away from Syria
Rainer Sollich
There is little hope for an early end to the war in Syria, writes DW's Rainer Sollich.
How the IS is waging war on Syrian culture
DW's Kersten Knipp explains why the beheading of a top Syrian archeologist is a declaration of war on intellectuals.
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