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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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France to draft Syria resolution
Syria has accepted Russia’s proposal to surrender its chemical weapons. It is unclear, however, if they will agree to the terms of the handover resolution that France will submit to the UN Security Council.
Chemical weapon handover?
The UN, Germany and the UK have welcomed a Russian proposal that Syria hand over all its chemical weapons for either safekeeping or destruction. Russia said this could help "avoid military strikes".
Assad warns US against mission
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned Barack Obama to “expect everything” if his nation is attacked by US forces. Assad also questioned US evidence of his involvement in August’s alleged chemical weapons attack.
US has 'real evidence' on Syria
With the US Congress set to reconvene to debate whether to approve US military intervention in Syria, efforts by the White House to garner support at home and abroad are in full swing. But there is much persuading to do.
Syrian quagmire
President Obama's Syria policy is deeply flawed argues John Hulsman.
Persuasion politics on Syria
With the US Congress due to hold first votes Wednesday on a limited military strike on Syria, President Barack Obama is stepping up efforts to convince those opposed to the action. He is facing great skepticism.
Assad denies 'chemical attack'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has denied that his regime was behind an alleged chemical attack in Damascus in an interview with US network CBS. US intelligence suggests more than 1,400 people died in the attack.
Strategy for Syria?
A Syria expert sheds light on the possible scenarios if the US goes ahead with its planned attack.
Paris scene of Syrian pro-contra
Syrian activists say rebels, including jihadists, have taken the historic Christian town of Maaloula. Arab League ministers visiting Paris are hearing the US case for military strikes in Syria from the top US diplomat.
German Islamists
Reports indicate that growing numbers of Germans are going to Syria to fight against Assad.
EU calls for Syria response
The bloc's foreign ministers have called for a strong response to last month's chemical attack.
EU to await UN report
The EU's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says EU foreign ministers believe the Assad regime was probably behind last month's alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria but stopped short of immediate military action.
Syrian strike
Berlin should lend political support for a US-French strike against Assad, says former US official.
Ban urges no strike on Syria
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has told world leaders at the G-20 summit that there is “no military solution” to Syria. Meanwhile, a US ambassador to the UN accused Russia of holding the Security Council "hostage" over the crisis.
Syrian Refugee Fears for His Life
Ahmed escaped from Syria when the shooting started, and now lives in Berlin. But he still doesn't feel safe:
Senate panel passes Syria vote
A US Senate panel has authorized the use of military force in Syria, paving the way for a full Senate vote next week. The resolution was passed by a 10-7 vote with one senator abstaining as "present."
Every tenth Syrian on the run
The exodus of Syrians is not only a burden for the refugees but also for neighboring countries.
Searching for the truth
The US and France claim Assad used chemical weapons, but critics don't see convincing evidence.
Is Assad's Brother Behind Gas Attacks?
A report accuses President Bashar Al-Assad's younger brother of ordering the chemical attacks that killed more than a thousand Syrians two weeks ago. But Maher al-Assad hasn't been seen for over a year, and some question whether he's even alive.
Syrians in Germany
Many German Syrians are critical of Germany's media coverage of the conflict.
Syria asks UN to stop military strike
Rebels in Syria are disappointed at the US decision to delay military action against the regime of President Assad. Russia says it has not yet seen conclusive evidence linking Assad to the gas attack two weeks ago.
Syria asks UN to 'stop' strike
Syria has asked the United Nations to prevent any foreign military strikes amid fears the US will carry out an attack in the coming days. Meanwhile, Russia says US proof of the use of chemical weapons is "unconvincing."
Syria: US 'retreating'
Syrian state media has called US President Barack Obama's decision to seek congressional approval before military action a "retreat." Syria's opposition has urged US lawmakers to vote in favor of military intervention.
'The devil we know'
Fears of an emboldened al Qaeda in Syria mean some the US would prefer to see Assad stay in power.
Obama to ask congress on Syria strike
US President Barack Obama says he will seek support from Congress for a military strike against Syria. In a nationally televised address on Saturday, the president said he does not need congressional approval for a strike, but he would ask for authorization nonetheless.
Syrian strike analysis
While a US strike against Assad seems imminent, the West is divided over the wisdom of action.
Q&A: Why an American strike?
The United States may be about to attack Syria. Who is involved, and what are the aims?
Kerry assails Assad
Secretary of State John Kerry has pressed the US case for a punitive strike on Syria's Assad regime, saying a chemical arms attack last week was provable, with "high confidence" in details learned by US intelligence.
Little clout
The Arab League is in no position to influence the situation in Syria, says Josef Janning.
US seeks coalition on Syria
After the British parliament's vote against military action in Syria, the US is looking for partners to respond to Syria's suspected use of chemical weapons. France appears to be at the top of the list.
Merkel seeks Syria reaction
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to use talks in the UN Security Council to agree on a prompt international reaction to last week's alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria.
Intervention in Syria looming
Western powers are continuing to push for punitive action against Syria as Russia and Iran stand firm against a military intervention. Meanwhile, President Assad has said Syria will defend itself against any aggression.
US lays out Syria justification
US President Barack Obama has laid out justifications for a possible military strike on Syria. He has said that he's "concluded" the Syrian regime was behind a deadly chemical weapons attack.
Careful approach
Germany proceeds with caution in the discussion of a military strike against Syria.
Syria crisis
Germany must push for a political solution to end Syria’s civil war, argues Thorsten Benner.
In defense of Syria
Russian media: Assad is not fighting against his own people, he's fighting against 'terrorists.'
UK to submit Syria resolution
Britain has said it will submit a UN resolution condemning Syria for the alleged use of chemical weapons. Meanwhile, other western powers ready for a possible military intervention amid warnings from Iran.
Readying for Syria intervention
Western nations are prepping for possible military intervention after claiming the Syrian regime used chemical weapons on civilians. With opposition in the UN, a strike would likely not have international approval.
Plan B
Tehran will call the West's bluff if the US decides to strike Syria, say analysts. It always does.
No alternative
The West must take action as the Assad regime crosses Obama's "red line," says DW's Loay Mudhoon.
West mulls military strike
Western powers, led by the US, are considering military action against the Assad regime as evidence of a chemical weapons attack mounts.
West mulls military strike
Western powers, led by the US, are considering military action against the Assad regime as evidence of a chemical weapons attack mounts.
State of alert
Israel is poised to deal with the potential fallout if the US pushes ahead with an attack on Syria.
Syria investigators delayed
Syria has said the work of a team of UN chemical weapons investigators must wait until Wednesday. The foreign minister claimed that rebels had refused to guarantee the UN team safe passage.
US, UK consider use of force
There is growing speculation that the US, possibly along with some of its allies could be moving closer to a military strike in Syria. Britain has indicated it is already drawing up plans for possible military action.
Syria strike
It would be wrong to ignore the apparent chemical attack against Syrian civilians, says a US expert.
Speculation of US action in Syria
There is growing speculation that the US could be moving closer to a military strike in Syria. This comes after the US cancelled a meeting with Russia to discuss ways of bringing the bloodshed in the country to an end.
Chemical attacks an 'obscenity'
As UN investigators search for evidence of chemical warfare in Syria, the US signals it may strike.
Chemical weapons use 'obscenity'
US Secretary of State John Kerry has called the use of chemical weapons in Syria an "obscenity." Germany has said that, if proven, the Syrian regime's use of chemical weapons "cannot be without consequence."
UN inspections
UN inspectors are due to find answers to most questions about the poison gas attack.
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