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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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Syrian death toll nears 70,000
Syria's death toll is "probably now approaching 70,000" people, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has said. The UN Security Council's inaction was to blame for the ongoing conflict, she added.
Syrian rebels 'capture' airfield
Syrian opposition fighters claim to have captured a military airport near the northern city of Aleppo. If confirmed, this could prove to be a significant strategic victory for the rebels.
Military option
The West should threaten force against Assad, says former US State Department policy chief.
At war, Assad shuffles Cabinet
Syrian President Bashar Assad has changed seven Cabinet ministers. Information Minister Omran al-Zoubi, not changed, said on Friday that the government is ready for dialogue with the opposition without precondition.
OIC draft: Assad should negotiate
President Bashar Assad's government is to be urged to talk with Syria's opposition by Islamic leaders who are converging on Cairo. Their summit has prompted the first visit to Egypt in three decades by an Iranian leader.
Ahmadinejad in Egypt
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has arrived in Egypt, marking the first visit by an Iranian leader to the country since Iran's 1979 revolution. Iran's president has said he is hoping to improve relations between Tehran and Cairo.
International incompetence
Martti Ahtisaari blames the lack of progress in Syria on the divided UN Security Council.
Turkey skeptical on Syria talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu tells DW that Syria's civil war is not driven by religion.
Iran reaffirms Syria talks
Talks between Syria's opposition and Syria's ally Iran will "continue," Iran's foreign minister has said in Berlin. Ali Akbar Salehi said his encounter Sunday with Syria's opposition chief in Munich was "very fruitful."
US, Russia ponder differences
Washington has urged Moscow to put aside "serious disagreements" when it comes to cooperation to solve international problems such as Syria. However, on that specific issue, the two countries seem as far apart as ever.
The Syria dilemma
With the global community at a loss on how to handle Syria, what can Germany do to promote peace?
Biden offers Iran direct talks
Vice President Joe Biden has offered Iran direct talks aimed at ending the diplomatic standoff over its nuclear program. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, he also praised trans-Atlantic ties.
Syrian staredown
Assad could use chemical weapons if he's left with no choice, a former US diplomat tells DW.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Hundreds of thousands have fled the civil war in Syria. Most are in camps in neighboring countries, such as Lebanon.
Russia, Arab League chide Israel
The Foreign Ministry in Moscow has said Israeli airstrikes in Syria, if confirmed, would constitute "a grave violation of the UN charter." A US newspaper reported that officials in Washington were forewarned by Israel.
Mystery shrouds airstrikes
Israel remains mute over Syrian claims that Israeli warplanes bombed a Syrian military research center and a convoy near Syria's border with Lebanon. Syrian rebels have issued claims that contradict earlier reports.
Kuwait: Donor conference for Syrian refugees
Kuwait is hosting an international donor conference to secure aid for Syrian refugees. The UN says it needs at least one billion dollars over the next six montnhs.
Dozens found dead in Aleppo
Dozens of bodies are reported to have been found in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. Pro-opposition activists said they appeared to have been killed with single gunshots to the head or neck.
Syrian opposition begs for aid
The exodus of Syrian refugees reached record highs in the month of January, the UN has announced. The main opposition coalition is in Paris to appeal for more funds for the fight to oust President Bashar Assad.
Russia: Not evacuating Syria
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said the Russian government is not evacuating citizens from Syria. As 77 people returned on a pair of government planes, Lavrov said that the Russians simply asked to leave.
Ban slams Syria arms suppliers
UN leader Ban Ki-moon has condemned "outside powers" for providing arms to government and rebel forces in Syria. As a car bombing was reported to have claimed more lives, Russia announced plans to withdraw citizens.
Syria rebels 'capture air base'
Fighters in Syria say they have taken control of a key military base in the northern province of Idlib following weeks of fighting over the Taftanaz site. Key talks on the conflict have also begun in Geneva.
Syria envoy rejects Assad plan
UN peace envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, has distanced himself from Syrian President Bashar Assad. He rejected Assad's latest proposals as too "sectarian."
Syrian rebels release Iranians
Syrian rebels have released 48 Iranians who they abducted in Damascus last August, according to Turkish and Iranian media. In exchange, President Bashar Assad's government was to release 2,130 opposition prisoners.
One million Syrians need food
The United Nations has announced about one million Syrians are in need of food aid due to government restrictions on aid distribution. The UN estimates more than 60,000 people have been killed in the conflict in Syria.
Syrian stalemate
Until a decision is made in Damascus, the bloodshed could continue for months
Assad defiant
Syrian President Bashar Assad has delivered a rare speech to supporters in a Damascus auditorium. He spoke of a new peace initiative but reiterated his refusal to negotiate with what he called "murderous criminals."
Assad to make speech
The isolated president of Syria is to deliver a speech Sunday. Bashar Assad has not spoken publicly for months while the opposition eroded his military and diplomatic position.
US troops land in Turkey
US troops have arrived in Turkey to protect an incoming batch of Patriot missiles. Germany, the Netherlands and the US are installing them at Turkey's request to help deal with possible spillovers from the war in Syria.
Car bomb kills nine in Syria
At least nine people have been killed and 40 wounded after a car bomb exploded at a crowded petrol station in the Syrian capital Damascus. The UN says the death toll in the Syria conflict is now more than 60,000.
Syrian prognosis
The rebels are winning in Syria - but what comes next? 2013 may seal the country's political future.
Fighting rages on in Syria
Fighting has continued to rage on around a key military airport in northern Syria. Two Islamist rebel groups are reported to be among those fighting to wrest control of the airbase from government troops.
UN puts Syria toll at 60,000
At least 60,000 people have died in Syria since the start of the 21-month civil war in March 2011. UN Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay said the figure was "truly shocking."
New Year's violence hits Syria
Syrians began 2013 with nationwide air strikes, while government and rebel forces clashed outside the capital and Aleppo airport closed. The violence casts doubts over diplomatic efforts to end Syria's ongoing conflict.
Syria hopes amid massacre claims
The international envoy to Syria has outlined the urgent need for a peace process in the country, claiming it remains a possibility. Lakhdar Brahimi made his appeal amid early reports of a massacre in the city of Homs.
Salvaging what it can
Moscow is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to end the Syria conflict. But is it already too late?
Syria envoy’s 'hell' warning
The international community's envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, has stressed the need for political dialogue between the government and rebels. Moscow has called the Syrian opposition’s refusal to hold talks "a dead end."
Brahimi meets Assad
The United Nations-Arab League peace envoy has held another meeting with the Syrian president, as part of efforts to end almost two years of bloodshed. No significant progress was reported.
Syria at an impasse
Many people are caught between the front lines in Syria's unclear, but ongoing conflict.
Bakery airstrike kills dozens
An airstrike on a crowded bakery in the Syrian province of Hama has left several dozen people dead. According to some estimates made by activists in Hama, this could be the deadliest attack of the Syrian conflict.
Syrian airstrike kills dozens
Dozens of people have been killed in an air strike in Syria's central Hama province. The attack comes as international peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi is on his way to Syria to meet with President Bashar Assad.
Syria: Islamists warn Christians
Islamist rebels have warned Christian towns in central Syria they will be attacked if they do not evict forces loyal to President Bashar Assad. Syria's new Greek Orthodox leader has called on Christians to stay put.
Chemical weapons moved
Russia's foreign minister says the Syrian regime has moved its chemical weapons to just one or two areas. US intelligence has raised concerns the regime could be considering using them against Syria's rebels.
NATO: Syria fired Scuds
NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen has accused Syria of using Scud-type missiles in "desperation" to halt rebel attacks. UN officials warn that Syrian minorities are increasingly at risk of reprisal attacks by rebels.
Russia foresees a rebel win?
Russian has sent warships to Syria, a move that could indicate the Syrian regime feels increasingly threatened by rebels. Meanwhile, two Russians in the country have been kidnapped and a top US journalist has been freed.
Syrian peace offer
Syria's vice president says Damascus could negotiate with the opposition.
Twist in chemical weapons saga
The UN has shifted concerns about chemical weapons in Syria from the regime to the rebels. They argue that pro-opposition countries could supply them to anti-Assad fighters and then blame the Syrian government.
Syrian VP calls for unity gov't
Syria's vice president has called for a government of national unity to end almost two years of bloodshed. Farouq al-Sharaa also stressed that any solution to the conflict must come from within Syria.
Russian support
Some in Russia wonder if it makes sense for Moscow to continue backing the Syrian government.
Syrian jets hit refugee camp
Syrian warplanes are reported to have bombarded a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus. Activists said the attack appeared to be part of efforts by government troops to put down the rebellion in the capital.
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