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Bashar Assad

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A Syrian family recounts the horrors of the 2013 chemical attack near Damascus

A Syrian family tells the story of the terrifying 2013 chemical assault close to Damascus.

ZAMALKA – A Syrian family, known as the Arbeenis, survived a chemical…
Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters kill 6 fighters

“Recent clashes in Syria result in the deaths of 6 fighters”

DAMASCUS – Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of…
UN investigative team says Syria's new authorities `very receptive' to probe of Assad war crimes

“Syrian authorities show willingness to cooperate with UN probe into Assad’s war crimes”

TANZANIA – The U.N. organization assisting in investigating the most serious crimes…
Israel's Netanyahu tours buffer zone inside Syria

Netanyahu from Israel visits the strip of land in Syria

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare visit to…
Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like

Possible Ceasefire Agreement in Progress Between Israel and Hamas

After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer…
UN special envoy for Syria calls for sanctions relief following Assad's fall

UN representative for Syria requests easing of sanctions after Assad’s removal

In Damascus, the United Nations special envoy for Syria has urged for…
US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

Blinken states that the US government has communicated directly with the Syrian rebel group that removed Assad

AQABA – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that American…
Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition

Recent updates from the Middle East: High-ranking officials from the United States, Arab League, and Turkey meet to talk about the transition in Syria

AQABA – Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League, and…
The Detroit area's many Syrians are celebrating Assad's overthrow and planning long-delayed visits

Syrians in the Detroit area rejoice in Assad’s ousting and prepare for postponed reunions.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Nizam Abazid is excitedly preparing for his first journey…
Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition

Blinken calls on Middle Eastern countries to help with a peaceful shift in Syria’s political landscape

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pressing ahead with efforts to…