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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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'Worst fighting for months' in Homs
The Syrian city of Homs has endured the worst government assault in several months, according to a watchdog. The opposition has hit back with attacks and protests.
Be strong, carry on
Turkey must demonstrate power but stay reasonable when it comes to Syria, says DW's Baha Güngör.
Deadly Aleppo explosions
Dozens of people have been killed in a cluster of explosions in the center of Syria's second city, Aleppo. Meanwhile, a shell was reported to have been fired across the border into Turkey, killing at least three people.
Fire, violence rage on in Syria
A car bomb has claimed at least four lives in the northern Syrian town of Qamishli. In Aleppo, fighting rages on between the opposition and Syrian forces as the city's ancient market quarter continues to burn.
Historic market targeted
Fierce fighting raged in Syria's commercial hub Aleppo on Saturday with rebels and Syrian troops locked in static battles amid reports that the city's historic market is on fire and that civilian deaths were mounting.
The two faces of Hezbollah
With Syria's future uncertain, Hezbollah has a tricky balance to maintain in Lebanon.
Syrian opposition to get more aid
Washington has pledged more aid to the Syrian opposition. The United States plans to send $45 million more to Syria, but the direct military aid the rebels seek is not forthcoming.
Come together
Despite differing views about Mideast conflicts, the UN and Arab League plan to cooperate more.
Ban urges Syria conflict's end
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has told the General Assembly that Syria's civil war is spiraling out of control. He urged the Security Council's divided veto powers to jointly back the UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi.
Brahimi: 'No plan' for Syria
UN peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has offered a grim assessment of the war in Syria during a closed door meeting with the Security Council. Brahimi said he does not yet have a full plan to end the stalemated civil war.
Syria-Jordan border goes quiet
Military aircraft of President Bashar Assad's regime have reportedly struck several rebel positions around the country. The UN on Sunday said the flow of refugees trying to reach Jordan had virtually dried up.
Syrian rebels on the move
Syrian rebels have said they are moving their command from Turkey back into Syria as members of opposition parties held a rare meeting in Damascus where they discussed ways to end the violence.
Iran admits to troops in Syria
The head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards has announced that elite troops have been deployed to Syria. A former Iraqi VP has also said Iraq is allowing Iran to deliver arms to Syria.
Iran admits presence in Syria
The head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards has announced that elite troops have been deployed to Syria. Iran had previously not admitted its presence. The UN-Arab League envoy to Syria warned of a growing crisis.
Pope in Lebanon
Pope Benedict XVI has rounded off his three-day visit to Lebanon after praising its multifaith society and urging Muslims and Christians to end suffering, especially in neighboring Syria.
UN warns Syrian combatants
The UN human rights commissioner has warned Syria's warring factions that prosecutors will catch up with suspected war criminals. Navi Pillay told the UN Human Rights Council that both sides in Syria are culpable.
Syria mediator enters the fray
The UN peace envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, is set to make his first trip to the area after being named to the post. He's tasked with negotiating a diplomatic end to the bloodshed, but is doubtful of his chances.
EU wants more Syria sanctions
Syria dominated talks at two separate international conferences on Saturday. EU foreign ministers agreed on the need to beef up sanctions, but the US and Russia were unable to resolve their differences over Syria.
Changes at Arab League
Major changes ahead for the Arab League, Middle East expert Udo Steinbach tells DW.
Morsi hits out at Assad
Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi has told a meeting of Arab League ministers that the time for regime change in Syria is now. He's also used his speech to bring Egypt back from "marginalization" in the Arab region.
Kurdish demands
Syrian Kurds are becoming more vociferous in their demands for more rights.
Syria meeting in Berlin
In Berlin, the international community is planning for the post-Assad era.
Planning Syria's economic future
Representatives of 50 countries are meeting in Berlin to discuss Syria's future economy after warfare ends in Syria. In Damascus, a top Red Cross official got President Assad's word that he will cooperate with the ICRC.
Syrians stuck at Turkish border
Turkish officials are struggling to process an increasing number of refugees fleeing the fighting in neighboring Syria. Security concerns are forcing the officials to be more careful in processing the refugees.
Turkish base attacked
Turkish officials say Kurdish PKK rebels have attacked a Turkish base near the border with Syria, leaving 30 people dead. Turkey blames an upsurge in rebel incursions on the power struggle raging in neighboring Syria.
Assad's war chest
Despite economic turmoil and sanctions, Assad can still afford to wage war - at least for now.
Syria's deadliest month
About 5,000 people were killed across Syria in the last month, according to an activist group. This makes August 2012 the deadliest month in the conflict, which has raged for nearly a year and a half.
Syrian rebels strike airforce
Syrian rebels have been targeting the airforce, triggering counterattacks and prompting fresh waves of refugees. The new UN-Arab League envoy, Lakhtar Brahimi, will now try to defuse the situation.
Kurds in Syria
The head of a leading Syrian Kurdish group says the conflict could change the entire Middle East.
Turkish exile
Syrian refugees in Turkish camps are still hoping to return home soon.
Syria's Marshall Plan
Economists at the 'Day After' project are planning fundamental reforms for post-Assad Syria.
Turkey calls for camps in Syria
At a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Turkish foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu made a call for camps to be created inside Syria for refugees fleeing the country's 17-month war.
'The Day After' Assad
Exiled Syrians meeting in Berlin have compiled a strategy paper for a "post-Assad" era in Syria. Fighting continued in Damascus on Tuesday as more civilians fled toward Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey.
Battles for Damascus, Aleppo
The five-day onslaught by regime forces on a Damascus suburb has reportedly left hundreds dead. Opposition activists claim that scores were massacred in their homes in door-to-door "execution-style" killings.
Dozens 'executed' in Syria
Dozens of bodies have been found in a besieged town near Damascus. Opposition activists say Syrian regime forces were responsible for the "execution-style" killings.
Pro-Assad troops fight back
Pro-government forces in Syria have been fighting to retake rebel-held districts in the cities of Aleppo and Damascus. The human rights group Amnesty International claims that civilians face "horrific violence."
Deadly assault on Damascus
Dozens have been killed in a renewed assault on the Syrian capital. Regime forces shelled several districts of Damascus in one of the worst attacks on the capital this month, opposition activists said.
Economic depression
The Turkish border town of Antakya suffers as trade with Syria comes to a halt.
Communal violence in Lebanon
At least five people have died in the Lebanese city of Tripoli, as tensions in Syria spill over once again. Meanwhile, reports of any early exit for President Bashar Assad were played down by Damascus and Washington.
No to Syria intervention
It took the Kremlin less than 24 hours to reject Obama's warning that the US could take military action to stop Syria from using chemical weapons. Both sides agree on the need to prevent any use of such weaponry.
Obama talks tough
In a warning to the regime of Bashar Assad, US President Barack Obama has restated his warning that chemical weapons attacks in Syria will not be tolerated.
German spy ship off Syria
A German newspaper has reported that a spy ship from the German intelligence agency is helping Syrian rebels.
No comment on spy ship
The German government has refused to comment on a report that information gathered by its intelligence operatives is being passed to Syrian rebels. Meanwhile, the US repeated a warning about any use of chemical weapons.
Druze divided over Syria
Young Druze in the Golan Heights turn against their community's traditional loyalty to Syria.
Assad out in public
Syria’s President Bashar Assad appeared in public for the first time in six weeks when he attended prayers to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan in a Damascus mosque.
Proxy war
Saudi Arabia and Iran both see their vital interests at stake in the Syrian civil war.
Multiple threats
Israel is in constant danger, and conflict with one enemy could cause a chain reaction.
Syrian observer mission to end
The world community, including China, has piled pressure on Syria's government to end 17 months of bloodshed as the UN Security Council ordered the end of the Syrian observer mission.
Strong signal?
Syria's suspension from the OIC was predictable, but what should the West do?
Ex-PM: Assad rule collapsing
Former Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab has said that Bashar Assad's regime is "collapsing morally, economically, militarily," in his first remarks after defecting from the government in Damascus.
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