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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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Syria's dissidents
A Syrian opposition group has denounced Damascus' pledge to allow observers as a 'ploy.'
An incomplete revolution
The Arab Spring has lasted for most of 2011 but for many, its promise remains unfulfilled.
Syrian troops 'shoot to kill'
A Human rights' group reveals Syrian troops told to shoot anti-government protestors
Call to condemn
As the death toll rises to 5,000 in Syria, the UN Security Council is urged to respond.
Sunni-Shia tensions
Iraq fears that the fall of the Syrian regime may lead to a wider conflict between Sunnis and Shia.
Strike in Syria
Workers go on strike across Syria as fighting between the military and defectors continues.
World dithers
Assad's opponents say economic sanctions have done nothing to stop the brutal repression in Syria.
On the brink
The Syrian government's crackdown on protesters pushes the country closer toward civil war.
Shunning responsibility
Syria's president denies ordering the killing of thousands of anti-regime protesters.
Watching the watchers
The British Business Minister says London is re-evaluating export laws on telecom surveillance.
UN accusations
A UN commission says Syria committed crimes against humanity in its crackdown on protests.
Tough measures
The Arab League imposes sanctions against Syria for its continuing crackdown on protesters.
Deadline defied
Syria has ignored an Arab League deadline to let in an observer mission as violence continues.
Syrian intervention
As Assad's regime continues to kill civilians, Europe edges toward international intervention.
UN pressure
German diplomats are playing a key role as the UN moves closer to a condemnation of Syria.
Bus ambush
Turkish media say a convoy carrying pilgrims is attacked in northern Syria, injuring two.
Explosions in Damascus
A ruling party office is reportedly struck by grenades in the middle of the Syrian capital.
Arab League looks West
The Arab League has called on the West to lead a Syrian contact group - much to Russia's distaste.
Arab sanctions
DW's Daniel Scheschkewitz says the Arab League has few options to stop the bloodshed in Syria.
Deteriorating relations
Threats of sanctions and a deterioration in ties with Turkey increase pressure on Syria.
Digging in
President Assad's regime is prepared to let Syria become a pariah state to survive, say analysts.
EU sanctions
Germany says the EU is planning more sanctions against Syria for violence against protesters.
Syria suspended
The Arab League suspends Syria after a week of renewed violence in the country.
Mixed signals
Syria's regime continues to send out contradictory signals as it struggles to contain the uprising.
Kurdish refugees
With Syria's future hanging in the balance, local Kurds hope for autonomy and freedom.
Response awaited
The Arab League hands Syrian officials a plan to end seven months of increasing violence.
Street violence
Clashes erupt in Syria as the regime continues its brutal clampdown on the opposition movement.
More momentum
Syria's opposition hopes to gain new impetus following Moammar Gadhafi's death.
More promises
President Bashar al-Assad promises a new constitution for Syria as violence continued on Saturday.
Kurdish uprising
Syria's Kurds may be ready to join the uprising against al-Assads, with indeterminable results.
Sanctions vetoed
The Syrian opposition overcomes infighting, but government tanks tighten grip on rebel town.
Toned down
In their new draft UN resolution, European powers drop calls for immediate sanctions on Syria.
Syrian stalemate
Armed rebellion against Syrian President Assad may be becoming risky, but not unthinkable.
Mideast shake up
Syria's crackdown on demonstrators challenges the interests of Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran.
Taking a stand
The European Union approves a new round of sanctions against the Syrian government.
Test case
It's time the so-called BRIC states - Brazil, Russia, India and China - confront the Syrian regime.
Talks in Syria
Arab League strikes deal with Syria on possible reform as fighting continues to take lives.
Syria crackdown
The International Red Cross is granted access to prisons in Damascus as civilian deaths mount.
Mercy mission
The Red Cross holds talks with Syria to press for medical help for all sides in the conflict.
Sanctions drive
The EU is stepping up sanctions against Syria's regime, as the crackdown on protesters continues.
Message to Syria
The death toll rises in Syria as loyalist forces defy calls for peace from the Arab League.
Upping the ante
Western nations circulate a draft resolution calling for the UN to impose sanctions on Syria.
Emergency session
An emergency session of the UN Human Rights Council urged Syria to end its crackdown on protests.
Warning to the West
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad threatens dire consequences in the event of military action.
Pressure on Assad
The EU has expanded its sanctions against Syria, adding to growing pressure on Assad.
Assad's power structure
Assad can still rely on support from crucial parts of society.
Syrian crackdown
Germany calls for more EU sanctions against Syria over the government's violent crackdown.
Verbal pressure
Its influence is limited, but the West should at least denounce Assad's brutalities more strongly.
US urges action
The US has urged nations to stop buying Syrian oil and gas over the government's brutal crackdown.
Time for change
The Syrian regime insists on sticking to its guns. But support in the Arab world is waning.
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