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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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Clashes in north Lebanon
There has been fighting in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli between Sunni and Alawite communities. The conflict in neighboring Syria has exacerbated tensions between the groups.
Syria rid of nearly half of CWs
Syria has dismantled nearly half of its chemical weapons stockpile. While behind schedule, it could still meet the June 30 deadline afterall, says the Organisation for the Prohibition for Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
Syrian diplomats sent home
The United States has told Syria to suspend its embassy operations in Washington. All personnel who are not legal US citizens have been told to leave the country.
Yabrud falls to Assad?
State media in Syria claim that government troops have seized "full control" of Yabrud, the last rebel bastion bordering Lebanon. Rebels have appealed for more weapons as Syria's conflict enters its fourth year.
Violence on Syria anniversary
Syrian troops have been battling for a key rebel-held town on the third anniversary of the country's civil war. Relief agencies are calling for an end to the conflict, which they warn is creating a "lost" generation.
No end in sight
The war destroyed Syria - and the international community has still no solution for the conflict.
Victims have names
Activists in Washington publicly read the names of the victims of the Syrian civil war.
Three years of conflict in Syria
The United Nations has said its top negotiator will visit key regional power Iran, seeking a Syrian peace deal. Ban Ki-moon called on the US and Russia "to take clear steps to re-energize the political process."
Syrian crisis
DW spoke to the Syrian Kurds' most senior leader about his autonomy aspirations.
Hostage nuns released
A group of nuns held by Syrian rebels since December has been set free. The Greek Orthodox nuns were released as part of a rare prisoner exchange deal between the rebels and Syria's government.
Kurdish women fighters in Syria
One third of Kurdish fighters in Syria are female.
Torture as a war strategy
In Syria, the regime and Islamists publish videos showing their own rights violations.
Syrian interim government in Berlin
The Syrian interim government is demanding more support for the opposition and humanitarian aid.
No progress in Syria talks
The second round of the Syria peace talks has ended without making any progress. No date has been set for representatives of the Syrian government and the opposition to meet face-to-face again.
Syria talks reach dead end
Syrian peace talks have reached an impasse, both parties have confirmed. The dead end comes as fighting continued in Syria and the evacuation of Homs was reportedly suspended.
Russia's UN resolution on Syria
After threatening to veto a Western and Arab-backed measure to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria, Russia has presented its own rival resolution. The move comes amid stalled peace talks.
New task for the Bundeswehr?
The German foreign ministry has confirmed it is considering participating in destroying Syrian chemical weapons in the Mediterranean Sea. Berlin had previously volunteered to destroy some of the weapons on German soil.
Syrian sides trade blame
A second round of peace talks between Syria's regime and opposition has begun with the two sides trading blame for deadly violence. Hundreds of people have been killed and food aid has been disrupted in recent days.
Syria peace talks to resume
A second round of UN-sponsored peace talks between the Syrian government and opposition is due to start in Geneva. It follows a three-day cease-fire in the city of Homs which allowed hundreds of civilians to escape.
Homs aid resumes
A joint UN-Red Crescent humanitarian operation has resumed in the central Syrian city of Homs, a day after an aid convoy came under fire there. Officials said several hundred people were evacuated.
Homs attack disappoints UN
The United Nations humanitarian chief Valerie Amos has expressed her disappointment after an aid convey waiting to take supplies to civilians trapped in the besieged Old City of Homs came under fire.
Homs ceasefire 'violated'
UN-led missions to bring humanitarian aid to civilians in the Syrian city of Homs under a ceasefire have come under attack. Opposing sides have blamed each other for the incident.
Dozens evacuated in Homs
The evacuation of the besieged city of Homs is set to continue on Saturday in the second day of a three-day ceasefire. Around 80 of an estimated 2,500 civilians have left the city so far.
UN welcomes Homs deal
The UN has welcomed reports Syria's government has agreed to allow civilians to leave the besieged city of Homs. The body said it is ready to send in aid once it receives the go-ahead from both sides of the conflict.
Homs evacuation deal reached
Syria's government has struck a deal with the UN to allow the evacuation of hundreds of civilians from the besieged city of Homs, according to state TV. The government also agreed with rebels to provide aid to the area.
Extreme extremists
Al Qaeda has cut ties with ISIS over its brutal violence.
Children suffer 'terrible abuses'
A new UN report claims children and young people in Syria have experienced serious abuses in the near 3-year conflict. The investigation highlights "unspeakable suffering," including torture and sexual abuse.
Syrian talks 'only hope,' says Ban
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has urged Syria's war-divided opposition and government to quickly and earnestly resume talks in Gevena, adding that he had asked the US and Russia to "use their influence."
'A little bit of common ground'
Special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has said he is hopeful of a solution to Syria's civil war after the first round of talks in Geneva, saying he saw "a little bit of common ground, perhaps more than the two sides recognize."
Geneva talks winding down
Warring sides in Syria’s civil war have shared a moment of silence for victims of the conflict at the Geneva 2 peace talks. However, the focus quickly shifted to disputes over responsibility for terrorism in the country.
Syria players agree to talk
According to a story carried by Syrian state television, the Syrian government has said it would be willing to discuss a document put forth by the international community that calls for a transitional government.
Tuesday's Syrian talks canceled
Tuesday afternoon's session of the Syrian peace talks in Geneva have been canceled. UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi revealed, however, that talks were still on course to continue until Friday.
New day in UN Syria talks
UN-sponsored Syria peace talks are entering a new day. The resumption of negotiations between representatives of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government and the opposition came to a standstill on Monday.
Syrian talks deadlocked on power
Talks on the political future of Syria are deadlocked. The government insists president Assad will stay in power. The opposion demand a transitional government - without Assad.
Geneva 2 to look at transition
Syrian peace talks have resumed following signs of progress over the weekend. The opposition is expected to press for two controversial demands: the president's resignation and a transitional government.
Small gains at Syria talks
Talks between government and opposition leaders have made progress in Switzerland, but a peaceful solution to the conflict in Syria remains a long way off. Lakhdar Brahimi, the United Nations mediator at the conference, revealed that the Syrian government is allowing women and children to leave the embattled city of Homs.
First concession at Syrian talks?
Women and children trapped in Syria's central city of Homs are to be allowed to leave, says the UN-Arab mediator at talks between Syria's factions in Geneva, Lakhdar Brahimi. Prisoner releases are also on the agenda.
First direct Syria talks end
The two warring sides in Syria's conflict have met together in the same room for the first time since peace talks began on Wednesday. But the meeting was of very short duration.
Direct talks for Syria agreed
United Nations mediator Lakhdar Brahimi has announced that a Syrian government delegation and the Western-backed opposition will meet on Saturday in the same room.
Glimmers of hope
After a rocky start, observers hope Friday's Syria peace talks will be more successful.
No illusions
The Syrian National Coalition's envoy in France doubts that Assad wants a political solution.
Still talking in Geneva
One day after an acrimonious opening conference, international mediators have begun a series of "confidence building" talks at separate Geneva hotels with delegations from Syria's opposition and government.
Tense Syria peace talks continue
At United Nations peace talks in Switzerland, the opposition and the Syrian government spent the first day of peace talks in name-calling. But some still hold out hope for an agreement on a transitional government.
Syrian protests disrupt Swiss tranquility
Protesters make their voices heard for and against Syrian President Assad during peace talks.
Chances and challenges
The Syrian peace conference begins on January 22. DW examines the chances for reaching an agreement.
Stormy start to Syria talks
With little chance for a breakthrough, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appealed to both sides to allow humanitarian aid to reach the civilian population.
Geneva 2 talks underway
The Geneva 2 talks, aimed at finding a political solution to end the three-year conflict in Syria, have begun in the Swiss resort city of Montreux. Diplomats from over 40 countries have gathered for the conference.
Tricky start for Geneva talks
Delegates have arrived in Switzerland for talks aimed at finding a political solution to the Syria crisis. After a dispute over an invitation to Iran there was international condemnation of alleged government war crimes.
Confusion ahead of Syria peace talks
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Switzerland ahead of Syria peace talks.
Four killed in Beirut blast
At least four people have been killed and many others injured after a bomb went off in one of Beirut’s southern suburbs. The district is a stronghold of the Shiite militant group Hezbollah.
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