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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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'Candidates' for war crimes list
The head of a UN body investigating human rights violations during Syria's civil war says a list of war crimes suspects may include ISIS commanders. He also says more Syrian fighters are joining the group.
Syria's homemade oil refineries
Syrians left stranded by the civil war are setting up homemade oil refineries to make ends meet.
No partner in Assad
The West shouldn't ally with Assad, even though he is fighting ISIS, says DW's Rainer Sollich.
The lesser of two evils
Siding with Assad could stop the advance of Islamist militants. But is it the West's best option?
Assad sworn in
Syrian President Bashar Assad has been sworn in for his third term, as the country's civil war continues. Those who oppose his rule denounced his re-election last month as a farce.
Aleppo siege
Aleppo's fall to the Syrian army could prove to be a turning point in the conflict.
Syria chemicals 'transferred'
A US vessel loaded with deadly material from Syria's chemical weapons program has left an Italian port to destroy the arms at sea as part of a disarmament plan. The transfer took place amid tight security.
Iraq seeks to build united front
Iraq's vice president has called for parliament to meet to begin the formation of a more united government. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki welcomed Syrian airstrikes against jihadists over the border.
Chemical cargo leaves Syria
Syria's last declared stockpiles of chemical weapons agents have been shipped to be destroyed, according to an international watchdog. But there are doubts that Syria will stop waging war using toxic chemicals.
Car bomb kills dozens in Syria
A car bomb explosion in central Syria has killed dozens of people, according to reports from the state news agency SANA. It was not immediately clear who was behind the attack.
Iraqi powder keg
The advance of Sunni Islamist militants in Iraq could spark a broader conflict in the Middle East.
Crowdfunding a future
After being tortured and kidnapped, a 17-year-old Syrian refugee is fighting for his education.
No solution for Iraq
The chaos in Iraq poses a direct threat to Europe, writes DW's Dennis Stute.
Taking charge of his future
A Syrian teenager now in exile because of the fighting in his homeland has decided that despite his horrific past, he wants to take control of his future.
Syria's al-Assad re-elected
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has won 88.7 percent of votes in a presidential election, securing a third term in office. The vote only took place in government-held areas and has been widely condemned as a farce.
Al-Assad victory expected
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is expected to have won a presidential election against two low-profile opponents. The election, which only took place in some parts of Syria, has been roundly condemned as a farce.
Disputed Syrian poll closes
Syria's presidential poll is over after polling was extended under surreal conditions, with shelling around Damascus, and much of the country excluded. Bashar al-Assad faces two little-known, pre-selected opponents.
Stranded Syrians
Syrian refugees stuck in Turkey are unable to vote in Syria's elections.
Voting in a war zone
Syrians have been called to elect a president in the midst of a three-year civil war. The main domestic opposition is boycotting the ballot, as Bashar al-Assad seeks another seven-year term.
FAQs: Syria's war ballot
Despite a civil war raging in Syria, the presidential election is being held June 3.
Syrian election a sham
Assad's staged election is rooted in cynicism and misanthropy, writes DW's Rainer Sollich.
Wartime elections
Millions of its citizens are currently displaced by war, but Syria is holding elections nonetheless.
Refugee conference for Lebanon?
Germany's foreign minister has called for an international conference of donor nations to help Lebanon with its Syrian refugee crisis. Meanwhile, the UN has urged Lebanese lawmakers to hurry up and choose a president.
Syrians vote in Jordan
Syrian expats around the world had the opportunity to vote in Syria's presidential elections.
Attack on Syria election rally
A mortar attack on an election rally for President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly killed a number of people. The event was held in the city of Daraa, around 100 kilometers (60 miles) south of the capital, Damascus.
Syria ends Aleppo jail siege
The Syrian army appears to have ended a rebel siege of Aleppo central prison that has lasted more than a year. The victory is only the latest for government troops, who are pushing to rid the city entirely of rebels.
Friends of Syria vow more aid
Western and Arab nations have promised to boost aid to Syrian rebels during a meeting in London. US Secretary of State John Kerry has meanwhile called the country's presidential election slated for next month a "farce."
Syria’s rebels seek support
Foreign ministers from several nations are discussing ways to support Syria’s opposition. On Wednesday, rebels detonated explosives underneath a large army base.
Survivor's story
Qusai Zakarya lived through a chemical weapons attack in Syria and wants the world to know about it.
Regime troops reoccupy Homs
The last Syrian rebels have left the Old City of Homs. The pullout leaves opposition fighters confined to a district on the outskirts of the city, once "the capital of the revolution" against President Bashar al-Assad.
A Syrian's story
A man who survived a chemical weapons attack and starvation siege in Syria's civil war is determined to keep telling his horrific story, in the hope he can help end the violence.
Triumph for Assad?
Rebels have agreed to pull out from Homs, a former stronghold - a public victory for Assad.
No right to deny aid
An international study claims the Assad government has no legal backing to deny humanitarian aid.
Homs evacuation begins
Sources from the Syrian opposition have confirmed that the evacuation of rebels from the central city of Homs is underway. Buses are to transport the fighters to other rebel-held territories under a government truce.
Healing wounds
Syrians in Turkey are working to help fellow countrymen and -women who've lost limbs.
Ceasefire in Homs?
Rebel and Syrian government forces have reportedly reached a ceasefire deal for Homs. It would allow rebel fighters to escape the city's embattled old quarters, weeks before President Bashar al-Assad seeks re-election.
Airstrike on Aleppo market
Opposition activists in Aleppo have accused Syria's government of bombing a busy market, killing dozens of people. Despite the crisis, Damascus says next month's election is likely to have 24 presidential candidates.
Dozens killed in Homs
Dozens of people are reported to have been killed when a car bomb went off in the Syrian city of Homs. Meanwhile, the world’s chemical watchdog is to investigate the alleged recent use of chlorine gas in the conflict.
Mortar shells hit Damascus
Mortar shells have hit the Syrian capital Damascus, killing at least 14 people and wounding many more, according to state media. The attack comes one day after President Bashar al-Assad registered to run for re-election.
Assad to seek third term
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had registered to run for re-election. Although he is one of seven candidates, he is widely expected to win.
Syria misses weapons deadline
An international organization tasked with collecting and destroying Syria's chemical weapons stockpiles has said that over 90 percent of the stock has been received. The deadline for a complete handover has passed.
Dozens killed in airstrike
Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in airstrikes in a town in northern Syria. The town is in rebel hands.
Syria sets election date
The Syrian government has set presidential elections in the war-torn country for June 3. President Bashar al-Assad is widely expected to stand for a third term in office despite international calls for him to step down.
Easter visit for Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has visited a historic Christian town recently retaken by his regime forces. During the Easter visit to Maaloula, Assad met with a Christian priest.
Assad's staying
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's hold on power seems increasingly secure.
Jordan destroys Syria vehicles
Jordan's army and state television say warplanes have destroyed a number of vehicles crossing over the border from Syria. Arms smuggling across the border has risen sharply over the past year, according to Amman.
Syrian village attacked with toxic gas
Video footage reporting to show a chlorine gas attack on a Syrian village has led to accusations from both the government and opposition groups. The group that uploaded the footage to the internet says the attack was carried out by the government, but Syrian state TV blamed Islamists. Chlorine gas was not on the list of chemicals Syria declared to having stockpiled.
Removal operation lags behind
The international chemical weapons watchdog has said that Syria must speed up its efforts to remove its arsenal in time to meet a deadline to complete the process. A deal reached last year headed off possible US strikes.
German ship to escort weapons
The German government has said it will provide an armed escort ship to take part in an international mission to destroy Syria's stockpiles of chemical weapons. The decision must now be approved by parliament.
Aiding Syrian rebels
Experts say Pakistan is aiding anti-Assad groups in Syria despite Islamabad's official denial.
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