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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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Western guilt
Rainer Sollich
With the fight for Aleppo reaching its climax, Syria's Assad may be poised for victory.
Five reasons why Aleppo will fall in the regime's hands
The Syrian army wants to seize all of Aleppo from rebels before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. Here are five reasons why they might succeed.
Mass exodus underway from Aleppo amid regime gains
Syrian troops have captured a chunk of territory in eastern Aleppo, as thousands of desperate civilians flee the area.
Key rebel-held area in Aleppo falls to Syrian Government
Aleppo has been under siege for months by Syrian government forces backed up by Russian air strikes.
Syrian army advances displace thousands
Civilians have fled eastern Aleppo as government forces continue their assault on Syria's second city.
'Hundreds' flee rebel-held eastern Aleppo
Syrian troop advances into Aleppo's Hanano neighborhood have prompted civilians to flee.
Syrian army takes key east Aleppo district
Syrian state media has announced that the army has seized control of an important district in eastern Aleppo.
Who are the Syrian White Helmets?
The Syrian White Helmets have been awarded the 'Alternative Nobel Prize' this evening. How do they aid Syrian civilians?
Eastern Aleppo could be 'gone by Christmas'
The UN special envoy to Syria has said the besieged eastern part of Aleppo could be destroyed by Christmas.
France accuses Assad of exploiting uncertainty in US
France has accused Syria and its allies of using political uncertainty in the US to launch 'total war' in Syria.
UN: nearly one million Syrians live under siege
The UN aid chief has raised the alarm for nearly one million people living under siege in war-torn Syria.
Bombing assaults pound besieged Aleppo
Independent medical associations have said the strikes appeared to be deliberately targeting medical facilities.
Assad: Trump could be 'natural ally'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Trump could be an ally if his actions match his campaign rhetoric.
Damascus sends text threats as civilians die
Some 20 civilians, including children, were killed across Syria as the government continued to make gains.
Assad regime erases Syria rebel gains in Aleppo
The most recent combat has left more than 450 people dead - including civilians and fighters from both sides.
Russia announces 'humanitarian pause' for Aleppo
Russia has ordered new a 10-hour truce to start on Friday for the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo.
Syria talks currently impossible: Russia
Russia's defense minister has said Syrian rebels cannot be negotiated with, making talks impossible for the time being.
UN warns of rebel war crimes in Aleppo
The UN has warned that the offensive could amount to war crimes amid state media reports of insurgents firing toxic gas.
Syrian forces hit rebels with airstrikes
Syrian government forces backed by airstrikes have launched a counteroffensive in an attempt to repel a rebel assault.
EU's Mogherini urges Iran's cooperation on Syria
The EU's diplomatic chief has reportedly called on Iran's cooperation in resolving the conflict in Syria.
West blames Assad, Russia for school strike
The US and France insist that either the Syrian government or Russia was behind an airstrike that hit a school in Syria.
EU targets 10 top officials in new Syria sanctions
The EU has imposed sanctions on 10 more officials over their role in the "violent repression" of civilians in Syria.
Turkish army: Barrel bombs hit Turkey-backed rebels
A suspected Syrian army helicopter has dropped barrel bombs on northern rebels, the Turkish military has said.
Aleppo rebels issue warning to civilians
The last-ditch effort to take the city has restarted in earnest after a short truce failed to provide aid to civilians.
A look at the Syrian Arab News Agency
SANA is Syria's public international news agency. It has covered Syria's nightlife and tourism, among other topics.
Russia extends Aleppo caeasefire until Saturday
Moscow has said the ceasefire will enable civilians and rebels to leave the city's besieged eastern areas.
Merkel hosts Russia, France, Ukraine leaders
A day before a brief ceasefire for Aleppo, Chancellor Merkel hosts Russian President Putin in Berlin.
Asma Assad says she refused an offer to flee
In an interview with Rossiya 24, the Syrian first lady said she stayed in Damascus despite offers to flee.
EU governments call to 'save Aleppo'
The EU's foreign policy chief has said it's the bloc's number one priority to save the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo.
Russia, Syria offer brief truce for Aleppo
Moscow and Damascus have announced a brief cessation of violence in the besieged city of Aleppo, to take place Thursday.
US, Britain mulling sanctions over Aleppo attacks
John Kerry and Boris Johnson have said their governments are considering new sanctions against Moscow and Damascus.
Russian rhetoric
What comes after pariah in the league of nation states and where could the rhetoric around Russia’s actions lead?
UN's Ban: Assad to blame for 300,000 deaths
The UN leader told DW's Conflict Zone that the resolution of a conflict cannot hinge of the future of one man.
German appeal to Russia on Syria
Chancellor Merkel urges Russia to rein in Syrian President Assad, while her spokesman refuses to rule out sanctions.
War in Syria: shame on the world?
Apocalyptic images from Aleppo. UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has called the bombing barbaric.
Intolerable helplessness
Alexander Kudascheff
Given the clearly conflicting interests of the forces taking part in the Syria war, no solution is on the horizon.
Russia sends air-defense system to Syria
The US cut off talks on reviving a ceasefire, citing Russia's support of the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
US breaks off Syria cooperation with Russia
The US has suspended talks with Moscow on reviving the ceasefire in Syria, and launching joint strikes against jihadis.
Russia has a risky Syria policy
Russia has spent the past year openly fighting alongside Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's troops. But why?
Moscow to send more warplanes into Syria
Russia is sending more warplanes to Syria to bolster its air campaign, according to reports.
A disgrace to the international community
Rainer Sollich
The situation in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo is becoming all the more oppressive and dangerous.
Russia accused of 'barbarism' at UN Council
A diplomatic solution to the conflict in Syria looks increasingly unlikely as warplanes again pounded Aleppo.
Aleppo: Syria's biggest battle
Aleppo has turned into the largest battleground since Syria's conflict erupted in 2011, according to the UN's head.
Russia in Syria: No end in sight
One year of Russian military intervention in Syria with no end in sight.
German MPs call for Syrian flight ban
A majority of German parlimentarians say military flights over Syria should temporarily stop.
Assad: Russia did not hit the aid convoy
President Bashar Assad said Syria and Russia did not launch the attack on the Red Crescent convoy this week.
Ceasefire made no difference
Jürgen Stryjak
Syrians are starving whether there’s a ceasefire in place or not.
Aid convoys targeted in air strikes
The Syrian army has resumed airstrikes on Aleppo, killing at least 32 people and hitting aid trucks.
Syrian army declares end of ceasefire
The Syrian army has accused "terrorist groups" of undermining a ceasefire brokered by Washington and Moscow.
US, Russia trade accusations on Syria truce
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the US of not being transparent about the Syria truce deal.
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