Syria’s al-Assad sworn in for fourth term
In May, al-Assad, who has ruled Syria since 2000, was re-elected after gaining an expected…
4 years ago
President Bashar Al-Assad
Two die, 300 injured in celebratory gunfire for al-Assad
Al-Assad, 55, has ruled Syria since 2000, his father, Hafez, governed Syria from 1971 to…
4 years ago
Assad wins Syria’s presidential election
Assad’s win was largely anticipated as his competitors in the race are a low-profile opposition…
4 years ago
Damascus describes withdrawal of White Helmet as ‘criminal operation’
The Syrian government on Monday described the evacuation of hundreds of Syrian White Helmet rescue…
7 years ago
Charm offensive? Assad visits church in Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a surprise visit to a Damascus church on Friday evening,…
9 years ago
World Powers strike Syria deal, Assad still a problem
The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously agreed a resolution endorsing an international roadmap…
9 years ago
Syria’s Al-Assad rejects talks with rebels
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad declared on Friday that he would not negotiate with armed groups,…
9 years ago
ISIS crude oil sold to Syria, less to Turkey, says US official
Islamic State militants have made more than $500 million (£330 million) trading oil with significant…
9 years ago
Saudi Arabia tells Syria’s Assad to quit
Saudi Arabia, a staunch backer of Syria's opposition, on Thursday told Syrian President Bashar al-Assad…
9 years ago
Assad to France: Your policy promotes terrorism
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday condemned Friday's terror attacks in Paris , saying the…
9 years ago