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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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Chemical concerns
Evidence is mounting that the Syrian regime may have used chemical weapons against the opposition.
US: chemical arms likely used
The United States has said Syria had likely used chemical weapons against rebel forces. However, US intelligence agencies are hesitant to fully confirm the results of the assessment.
'German jihadists in Syria'
Germany's interior minister has confirmed that German jihadists are taking part in the conflict Syria. A day earlier the EU warned that fighters, mainly from Britain, France and Ireland, were fighting the Syrian regime.
Kerry urges chemicals deterence
NATO members have been urged to draw up a contingency plan in the event of chemical weapons being used in Syria. US Secretary of State John Kerry made the appeal after fresh allegations of their use surfaced.
Syria's war children
As the conflict in Syria rages on, the country's children are increasingly taking on the roles and responsibilities of adults. Deutsche Welle takes a closer look at the lives of young victims transformed by war.
Syrian wounded Germany-bound
A German military Airbus is due to fly 36 people severely wounded in Syria from Jordan for further medical treatment at clinics in Germany on Monday. Berlin says the transfers were requested by Syria's opposition.
Jihad in Syria
Terror groups in Syria fighting President Bashar al-Assad may have other goals in mind.
Syria calls for sanctions
Syria’s Foreign Ministry has complained to the UN about al Qaeda activities in the country. Meanwhile, the Syrian army forces have reportedly killed at least 45 people, mostly civilians, in the country's south.
Agreement on N. Korea, none on Syria at G8
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie stole the spotlight, as G8 ministers met to discuss tensions on the Korean peninsula and the war in Syria.
Syrian airstrikes 'deliberate'
An NGO has accused the Syrian regime of killing thousands of civilians in "indiscriminate" airstrikes. Human Rights Watch has issued its lates report as the Syrian civil war enters its third year.
Rebels appeal for arms at G8
The first day of the G8 meeting has wrapped up with the leaders having mainly focused on the conflict in Syria. On the sidelines of the talks, foreign ministers met with Syrian rebels who renewed appeals for lethal aid.
Middle East peace done 'right'
US Secretary of State John Kerry has met with Israeli officials at the end of a tour through the Middle East. He has advocated a Middle East peace process that prioritizes progress over speed.
Car bomb rocks Damascus
A car bomb has exploded in the Syrian capital's central district, causing damage to nearby buildings and killing several people. Meanwhile, Ban Ki-Moon has called on Syria to allow access to weapons inspectors.
Mortar fire kills Syrian students
At least 15 students have been killed after rebel mortar fire hit Damascus University, state media reported. Meanwhile, Turkey has denied that it deported hundreds of Syrian refugees following border camp clashes.
Syrian rebels open first embassy
The Syrian opposition has inaugurated its first embassy at a ceremony in Qatar. This comes as NATO declines an opposition request to provide missile cover for rebels and civilians.
Opposition Represents Syria at Arab League
Two years after the start of the uprising against president Bashar al-Assad, Syrian opposition leaders are taking Syria's seat at the Arab League summit in Doha. The delegation is led by Moaz al-Khatid, who announced his resignation as head of the Syrian National Council on Monday.
Syrian rebel leader wounded
A senior rebel leader fighting the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been seriously wounded in a car bombing. The former army colonel is reported to have lost a limb in the attack in the east of the country.
Outrage over cleric's burial
Thousands of Syrian regime supporters attended the funeral of a pro-government Sunni cleric in the ancient Unmayyad Mosque in Damascus. His burial has sparked outrage with the Muslim opposition fighting the regime.
Time to go in?
The calls for a military intervention in Syria are getting louder but Washington remains reluctant.
EU mulls Syria weapons
Ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers to discuss the possibility of lifting an arms embargo on Syria, Guido Westerwelle has said that Germany’s "no" is not final. However, Berlin remains skeptical about the idea.
Syria calls for UN inquiry
Syria has called on the UN for an investigation into an alleged chemical weapons attack that both rebels and regime forces accuse each other of launching. Meanwhile, Germany has said it will take in more Syrian refugees.
New rebel PM in Syria
Some opposition members criticize the new premier for having little experience.
Syria's SNC elects rival premier
Syria's opposition group has chosen businessman Ghassan Hitto to head a rival Syrian government to administer rebel-held areas. Meanwhile, there has been condemnation of a Syrian air raid on the Lebanese border.
Syrian opposition to elect PM
Syria's opposition coalition has opened a two day meeting in Istanbul to select their first prime minister to head an interim government. The prime minister will oversee rebel-held areas of the divided country.
EU divided on arming rebels
European Union leaders meeting in Brussels have rejected a French push to lift the bloc’s arms embargo to allow weapons supplies to be shipped to Syrian rebels. EU foreign ministers are to revisit the issue next week.
Arms deliveries no longer taboo
Eventually, the West must consider sending weapons to the Syrian rebels, says DW's Rainer Sollich.
Syria's bloody anniversary
What started as a peaceful protest against the Assad regime has turned into a bloody civil war.
UK, Russia in talks on Syria
Britain's foreign secretary is meeting with his Russian counterpart, and close Syrian ally, to discuss the crisis - just one day after the UK said it could give weapons to Syrian rebels to ensure an end to the war.
Peres gives historic speech
Israeli President Shimon Peres delivered an historic speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, calling for the Arab League to intervene in Syria "to stop the massacre."
Dramatic rise is number of syrian refugees
The UN has warned that the number of refugees fleeing Syria's civil war will triple by the end of the year. It also says Syria's neighbours need help to handle the one million people already displaced.
UN peacekeepers to be freed
An agreement has been reached to enable the release of 21 peacekeepers taken hostage in Syria earlier this week, officials say. The deal includes a brief ceasefire to allow for the safe release of the men.
Ceasefire needed to free hostages
The United Nations hopes that a possible ceasefire will lead to the freeing of 21 UN observers that were taken hostage by Syrian rebels Wednesday. The peacekeepers are being held near the Golan Heights.
Syrian rebels say with better equipment they can end the war within a month
The chief of staff of the rebel free syrian army, col. salim idriss, says with better equipment his forces could end the civil war in syria within a month. Idriss was in Brussels, calling on the EU to end its arms embargo against Syria. Idriss it only helps the regime of President Bashar al Assad.
Military restraint
Germany resists EU calls for military training of the Syrian opposition.
Syria's war within
This month sees the second anniversary of Syria's bloody civil war - with no end in sight.
Syrian soldiers killed in Iraq
Dozens of unarmed Syrian soldiers have been killed in western Iraq. In the attack, unknown gunmen opened fire on an Iraqi military convoy transporting them towards the Syrian border, according to Iraqi officials.
Assad talks to Sunday Times
Bashar al-Assad has accused Britain of wanting to arm rebels to oust him. The Syrian president’s interview with London’s Sunday Times is his first with major international media in over a year.
Syrian exodus strains helpers
The refugee exodus from Syria has soared to 5,000 a day, leaving neighboring states and aid agencies desperate, says the British-based charity Oxfam. Its warning precedes an international conference in Rome on Thursday.
Kerry convinces Syrian coalition
Syria's opposition is to attend an international conference in Rome after having earlier pledged to boycott the talks. This followed an appeal from the US secretary of state, who is on his first official visit to Europe.
Syria moving towards talks?
Syria has indicated it is willing to enter dialogue with the armed opposition. The comments were made on the sidelines of talks in Moscow, where officials haved said Syria stands "at a crossroads."
Airport battle, talks boycott
Fighting has intensified around Aleppo as government forces seek to keep control of an airport. The main opposition group has said it is boycotting talks in protest at a lack of global condemnation for Damascus.
Syrian rebels to name their PM
Opposition leaders meeting outside of Syria say have agreed to form a government in the rebel-held areas of the war-torn country. They pledged to name a symbolic "prime minister" for regions they control.
Peace initiative
Russia is redoubling its efforts to end the Syrian civil war by hosting peace talks next week.
Dozens killed in Damascus car bomb
A car bomb exploded near the headquarters of Syria's ruling party and the Russian Embassy on Thursday, with reports of dozens dead and wounded.
At least 31 killed in Damascus car bomb
A car bomb exploded near the headquarters of Syria's ruling party and the Russian Embassy on Thursday, with reports of dozens dead and wounded.
Deadly Damascus blast
Dozens of people have been killed after a car bomb went off near the offices of the ruling Baath party in Damascus.This came as the main opposition met to discuss the possiblilty of opening talks with the government.
Syrian blockade
For the Syrian opposition, the world's lack of action equals support for Bashar Assad's massacres..
Syria peace road map?
The Syrian opposition recently stated that is ready to negotiate with the government.
Hezbollah fighting for Assad?
Syria’s opposition has accused Lebanon-based Hezbollah militias of crossing into Syria to fight for President Bashar Assad. Rebels have also pressed their battle for three northern Syrian airports and airbases.
Battle for Aleppo airports
Syria's northern city of Aleppo is bracing for more battles between rebels and army units for control of its international airport and adjacent airbase.Two days of clashes have reportedly already claimed 150 lives.
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