Syria, Bashar al-Assad

Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father
Syrian rebel fighters have destroyed the tomb of late president Hafez al-Assad, father of ousted president Bashar, in the family's hometown. Videos verified by the BBC showed armed men chanting as they walked around the burning mausoleum in Qardaha,
What to know as Syrian rebels take charge after forcing Bashar al-Assad from power
Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebels staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
Oil Prices Surge as Syrian Leader Bashar al-Assad Ousted From Power
U.S. benchmark crude oil increased by 75 cents to $67.95 per barrel after it was announced that Assad's regime in Syria had collapsed.
Graphics track changes, uncertainty in Syria after rebels banish Bashar al-Assad
The Syrian rebels who forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee the country for asylum in Russia say they are forming a new government to replace the tyrannical rule of the Assad family, who ruled the country for more than 50 years.
Video Clip: Collapse of Bashar al-Assad's Regime in Syria
Brookings Institution Research in Foreign Policy Program Director Michael O’Hanlon talked about the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, what to expect from the rebel alliance now asserting control there, and how the transition could reshape the Middle East.
New era in Syria as Bashar al-Assad is toppled by rebels
Raucous celebrations and renewed anxiety after insurgents seize Damascus, capping a lightning-fast offensive and sending the longtime despot into exile in Russia.
Here is who is vying for power in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad
Assad, the culmination of years of civil war, has given way to a power vacuum with different factions protecting their own interests – and vying for power in the Middle Eastern nation. The U.S., worried about the resurgence of an ISIS stronghold,
Inside now-exiled President Bashar al-Assad’s abandoned mansion in Syria — and his new life in Russia
The luxurious compound, made up of three six-story buildings surrounded by manicured gardens, was a symbol of Assad’s power.
After decades of brutal rule, Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been toppled. Here’s what you need to know
Long-suffering Syrians have been rejoicing in the streets after one of the world’s most brutal dictatorships suddenly ...
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Khamenei accuses US, Israel of plotting Bashar al-Assad's downfall
Speaking hours after al-Assad fled Syria on Sunday, US President Joe Biden claimed the end of al-Assad’s rule was partly due to US backing for Israel’s war on Gaza and its fight against Hezbollah in ...
Iran's supreme leader blames US and Israel for Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power in Syria
Speaking on state television, Ayatollah Khamenei claimed there was "evidence" of the two countries' involvement.View on ...
Bashar al-Assad, an Ophthalmologist Who Became a Dictator, Is the Last of a Despotic Dynasty
Once a self-styled modernizer, Syria’s president bought time with a harsh crackdown, but his government eventually succumbed ...
Republicans Like Joe Biden Less Than Bashar-al-Assad
A new poll revealed that only 11 percent of Republicans view Biden favorably, compared to 14 percent who have a favorable view of Assad.
Rebels snatch photo of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad wearing nothing but tiny speedo during Aleppo palace raid: report
Syrian rebels came across a photo of a young President Bashar al-Assad sporting nothing but a tiny Speedo while invading his ...
Bashar Assad's luxury car collection seen on video abandoned after ouster
The lavish lifestyle and taste of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are on display in a video that shows the abandoned garage of the presidential palace in Damascus filled with luxury cars.