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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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And the winner is: Assad
Syria's president appears increasingly confident as the United States drifts away from its anti-Assad course.
Syria timeline: Summary of critical events
The country began its descent into civil war in early 2011, when government security forces shot and killed protesters.
Del Ponte plans to quit UN's Syria probe
The Swiss national came to prominence investigating atrocities in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia.
Syria truce as 'safe' zone agreed near Homs
The "de-escalation" zone will be monitored by Russian troops, and is the third of four planned "safe" areas.
Trump scraps CIA plan to arm Syrian rebels
US President Donald Trump has decided to end a covert CIA program supporting Syrian rebels, US media reported.
Syrian ceasefire holds as peace talks start
A partial ceasefire brokered by the US and Russia appears to have held in southwestern Syria.
Tillerson floats no-fly zones for Syria
US top diplomat Rex Tillerson has suggested a joint US-Russian stabilization effort in war-torn Syria, ahead of the G20.
Sarin used in Syria attack, says OPCW
The nerve agent sarin was used in an April attack on a Syrian town that killed dozens, the OPCW says.
German top diplomat chides Moscow on Syria
Germany and Russia's foreign ministers have exchanged strong words during a joint press conference in Krasnodar.
US warns Syria for chemical attack 'plans'
The US has identified plans for another chemical weapons attack in Syria, the White House has claimed.
Syrian army declares ceasefire in flashpoint city
Both Russia and the UN plan for peace talks among Syrian factions in July as a ceasefire goes into effect in one city.
Syria's Douma struggles to survive
Douma has been under siege by President Bashar al-Assad's forces since October 2013.
Syria regime regains total control of Homs
Syria's third largest city of Homs has been cleared of armed opposition for the first time in more than five years.
Last Syrian rebels leave Homs district
The last group of Syrian rebels and families are being evacuated from the al-Waer district of the central city of Homs.
Tripoli butcher readies for Syrian war at home
Sunni fighters have been preparing to defend Lebanon, fearing Syria's Alawites will bring the war to them.
Safe zones are tactically motivated
Loay Mudhoon
Syrian "deescalation" zones may be a step in the right direction, but they aren't a turning point in the conflict.
Fighting continues in Syrian 'safe zones'
So-called "safe zones" have come into effect in parts of Syria, but conflicting reports have emerged about their impact.
Assad: Propped up by Tehran and Moscow
The Syrian president's "protecting powers" have effectively taken over control of the government in Damascus.
Assad visit makes EU rights leader unfit
The Council of Europe's human rights body has withdrawn its confidence for a Spanish senator who met Syria's president.
US sanctions Syria over chemical attack
The US has issued sanctions against Syrian scientists and officials for their role in developing chemical weapons.
Israel kills three in strike on pro-Assad militia
An attack by Israel on pro-government forces in southern Syria killed three fighters, the militia and a monitor said.
Syrian evacuee swap resumes
A tense swap of evacuees has resumed in Syria even as the US claims Assad's regime has retained some chemical weapons.
Israel: Assad still holds chemical weapons
Israeli defense officials have said the Syrian regime still has up to three tons of chemical weapons.
Syria evacuations resume after bombings
The evacuation of fighters and civilians from four besieged Syrian towns has resumed after a deadly weekend bombing.
Trump, Assad and international law
Kersten Knipp
The US missile strike on a Syrian airbase was a violation of international law, and it must be condemned as such.
WorldLink: A Syrian family torn apart
As the world trades blame for the chemical attack which killed and injured hundreds in the Idlib town of Khan Sheikhoun, the victims remain in shock. The Al Youseff family lost at least 26 members.
US, Russia back opposing views on Syria
Washington's top diplomat has described a "low level of trust" between Russia and the US, in part over Syria.
Konstantin Kosachev on Conflict Zone
DW’s Conflict Zone is in Moscow to speak to leading Russian politician Konstantin Kosachev about US-Russian relations.
The reign of the Assad family is coming to an end
US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, became the first high-ranking official from the Trump administration to travel to Moscow. He said Syria's future does not include Assad and talked about as Russia's role in this conflict.
Gabriel: Russia backs Syrian chemicals attack probe
Russia supports an investigation into the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria.
The US sends a warning to Assad and Putin
Kersten Knipp
The US missile attack in Syria may have been a symbol of hope, says DW's Kersten Knipp.
Sigmar Gabriel calls for probe into Syria gas attack
Germany's foreign minister has said it is 'plausible' the Assad regime carried out a gas attack in northern Syria.
A brief history of US policy in Syria
A peak into the US and Syria's shared background explains the complicated relationship between the two countries.
EU wants return to diplomacy in Syria
EU leaders and a former weapons chief have urged for an investigation into a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria.
Germany says US missile strikes in Syria 'understandable'
Germany has signaled support for American military action - without explicitly backing it.
Trump's dangerous Syrian U-turn
Michael Knigge
Trump's military move in Syria goes against his earlier stance and inserts the US into a conflict with no end in sight.
+++ US fires cruise missiles on Syria - live updates +++
DW brings you the latest reactions from around the world.
Is the Assad regime to blame?
Experts say jihadi rebels could be behind the chemical weapons attack in northern Syria. It wouldn't be the first time.
More EU money for Syrians under fire
The EU and its governments have boosted Syrian humanitarian aid, but that won't deter the Assad regime from more attacks
Suspected Syria gas attack elicits outrage
A chemical attack in Syria, which killed dozens of civilians, has prompted an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
EU foreign ministers: Assad has no role in Syria's future
EU foreign ministers have said that Syria’s president should play no role in the country's post-conflict future.
Opinion: No peace under Assad
Kersten Knipp
The US is no longer insisting that Syrian President Assad has to step aside. This is disastrous, writes Kersten Knipp.
Trump team switches gears in Syrian war
The US aims to deploy more American troops and set up safe zones in its new approach to Syria, experts told DW.
US: Assad's removal 'not our priority'
Two top US officials confirmed that Washington no longer wants to prioritize the ouster of President Assad in Syria.
More than 5 million Syrian refugees: UN
The UN refugee agency UNHCR has said that more than 5 million people have fled Syria during its six-year conflict.
Evacuation deal reached for four Syrian towns
Critics described the move as purposeful displacement aimed at weakening regime opponents.
Syrian Archive finds 'overwhelming' Russian atrocities
A Berlin project has concluded that Russia and the Syrian regime are behind most attacks on civilians in Aleppo.
Syrian officials face torture probe in Spain
A Spanish court has opened the first criminal case abroad over torture allegedly carried out by Syrian officials.
Deadly airstrike on Syria refugee shelter: monitor
At least 33 people have been killed in an airstrike on a school sheltering refugees near Raqqa, a monitoring group says.
Syrian forces beat back surprise rebel assault in Damascus
Government troops have resisted an attempt by rebels and Islamists to take hold of the Jobar district.
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