Bashar Al-Assad

Lebanese MPs in Televised Fisticuffs

Lebanese politicians hurl insults - and chairs - in a dispute over the credibility of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Arab Leaders Offer Assad Safe Haven

US officials say Arab leaders have offered Syria's Bashar al-Assad a safe-haven in exchange for his "inevitable" departure from power.

Syria: 21 Dead as Crackdown Continues

Human activists say 21 dead, including an eight-year-old, as Assad's violent crackdown continues.

Syrian Deal with Arab League Released in Cairo

The Syrian agreement to end 7 months of bloodshed against civilian protesters has been released to media. But will it be implemented?

Syria Claims Deal on Crackdowns Reached with Arab League

Syria claims a deal to end government crackdowns on protesters has been reached with the Arab League.

Syria Agrees to Arab League Proposal, In Part

Syria has reportedly agreed to some parts of an Arab League proposal to end unrest in the country.

Assad: Willing to Talk to the Opposition

After seven months of bloody protests, Syrian President Assad claims he is willing to talk to "all political powers."

Assad: Western Intervention Will Cause an Earthquake

Syrian President Bashar Assad issues warning to the West: If you intervene in Syria, there will be an earthquake in the region.

Arab Delegation Says Bashar 'Eager' to End Syria Crisis

A Qatar-led delegation from the Arab League is in Damascus hoping to mediate an end to Syria's undrest as violence continues.

Syrian President in Talks With Arab League

Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has begun talks with a delegation from the Arab League.

U.S. Senators Call to Charge Assad Before ICC

Four Democratic senators say the UN Security Council should refer charges against Bashar Assad to the International Criminal Court.

Syria on Brink of Civil War

With clashes between Assad forces and organized army defectors claiming 41 lives Monday, some fear Syria is on the precipice of civil war.

Arab League Rejects GCC Push to Suspend Syria

The Arab League has opted to seek a dialogue between Syrian president Bashar Assad and opposition leaders over suspension.

China Breaks Ranks With Assad

China, a staunch ally of Damascus, has called on Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to honor his pledges for political reform.

Syrian Death Toll Rises to More than 2,900

The death toll in Syria has risen to 2,900 since the start of the anti-government grassroots uprising seven months ago, the U.N. reports.

US Imposes More Sanctions on Syria

The United States has imposed additional sanctions on Syria, adding telecommunications companies to the ban on trade.

Syrian Forces Accused of Dismembering Teen

Zainab al-Hosni, 18, was found dismembered in a Syrian morgue along with her activist brother, whose body showed signs of torture.

Russia Banking on Assad

Despite months of unrest in Syria and int'l condemnation of the regime's brutal crackdown, Russia is banking on Assad's survival.

Lebanon's Maronite Christians: Who Will Replace Syria's Assad?

Lebanon's Maronite Christian community is worried that Syria's brutal president will be replaced by a worse regime: radical Islamists.

Arab League, Syria Reach Deal on 'Reforms'

The Arab League has allegedly reached a deal with Syria on "reforms" to end government violence against protesters.

Assad Declares War on Protesters

Embattled president Bashar Assad declared a 'state of war' in Syria in what may indicate he plans to follow in his father's footsteps.

Homs Crackdown Intensifies, 14 Killed

After refusing to discuss Syria's unrest with Arab League Sec. Gen. Nabil al-Arabi, Assad's forces intensify their Homs crackdown.

Arab League Secretary General in Damascus as Blood Flows On

Arab League secretary general Nabil al-Arabi is in Damascus to pressure President Bashar Assad to stop his bloody crackdown; more deaths.

EU Imposes Oil Embargo on Syria

Syria's main trading partner, the European Union, has imposed an oil embargo on Damascus.

Syrian Opposition: 'Do Not Take Up Arms'

A prominent group of Syrian protest leaders have called on Syrians not to take up arms against Assad -- or call for Int'l intervention

1 Dead in Syrian Gov't Raid on Northern Village of Sarameen

One person is dead and others are wounded after government forces raided the village of Sarameen in northern Syria.

Assad Thumbs Nose at West; Forces Kill 8

Despite mounting international pressure and sanctions, Assad keeps the crackdown going saying he won't bow to 'colonialists.'

Ahmadinejad to Assad: Speak to the Opposition

After helping Assad crack down on anti-regime protests, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells him to talk to the opposition.

Syrian Dissidents Form National Council

Syrian dissidents have formed a national council to lead the opposition to Bashar al-Assad's regime.

"Qaddafi is gone... it’s now your turn, Bashar"

Gunmen loyal to Syrian president Bashar Assad killed 10 during protests in which demonstrators chanted he would follow in Qaddafi's steps.

Syrians to Assad: You're Next

Inspired by the news that Qaddafi has fallen, thousands of Syrians hit the streets Monday and taunted President Bashar Assad.

Assad: Obama Is The One Who Should Resign

Syrian President Bashar Assad calls in interview on Syrian state television on President Barack Obama to resign for supporting Israel.

Assad 'Not Concerned' About Opposition, West

Syrian president Bashar Assad told his nation he was 'not concerned' by opposition protests and would 'not bow to imperial powers.'

Assad Resumes Crackdown Immediately After Ending It

In a move that surprised no one, Syrian president Bashar Assad resumed his bloody crackdown killing 14 one day after saying it was over.

Assad: 'Crackdown Over'

Syrian president Bashar Assad told UN chief Ban Ki-moon the bloody crackdown on anti-regime protesters in his country was at an end.

Erdogan: Assad is Like Qaddafi

Turkish Prime Minister compares Syrian President Bashar Assad's behavior toward protesters to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's behavior.

Latakia Bombardment Enters Third Day

Syrian tanks and warships shelled the ancient port city of Latakia for the third straight day bringing the death toll to 31.

Syrian Navy Shells Latakia, Death Toll Rises

Syria's navy shelled Latakia killing at least eight as the brutal crackdown in the scenic coastal city enters its second day.

Assad Underwhelmed; Bullets Keep Flying

Syrian president Bashar Assad ignored demands from the Obama Administration and key regional allies to halt his bloody crackdown.

Clinton Calls on Countries to Stop Doing Business with Syria

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls on countries to stop buying Syrian oil and gas.

Clinton: Other Nations Should Also Call on Assad to Step Down

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: The United States wants other nations to add their voices to the call for Assad to step down.

Assad Calls Off Hama Siege

Troops loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad pulled out of the central city of Hama after a bloody 10 day siege.

Turkey Tells Assad: Stop Killing Civilians

Turkish Foreign Minister tells Assad to stop killing civilians, while Assad promises to continue to "fight terrorists".

Embattled Syrian President Replaces Defense Minister

Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has replaced his defense minister with his chief of staff, General Daoud Rajha.

Russian President Warns Assad as Violence Continues

Dmitry Medvedev warns Bashar Assad to prepare for “a sad fate”. Meanwhile, the death toll in Hama rises to 300.

Assad Allows New Political Parties

Assad decrees that new political parties could be formed, but is anyone buying it?

UN Condemns Syria as Violence Rages On

The UN condemned Syria’s violent crackdown on protesters. Meanwhile, Assad’s forces continued to massacre citizens in Hama.

Ban: Assad Has 'Lost All Humanity'

UN Chief criticizes Assad for the latest violence against his people, but Security Council still doesn't condemn Syria.

Assad Tightens Grip on Hama

Assad gunmen continue to tighten their grip on the focal protest city of Hama as the death toll in two days tops 100.

Arab Masses Criticize Syria While Their Leaders Remain Silent

Assad's crackdown on protesters in Hama has been met with criticism by Arab masses in other countries. Their leaders remain silent.

Assad Praises Army for Hama Slaughter

Syrian president Bashar Assad praised his army for the slaughter of at least 84 protesters in Hama; blames "conspiracies."

New Syrian Law Allows Formation of Political Parties

Syrian cabinet passes law that would allow the formation of new political parties...so long as they pledge allegiance to Assad.

Assad Sacks Another Governor as Violence Continues

Syrian President Bashar Assad replaces the governor of Deir al-Zor as protests against his regime continue in full force.

Assad 'Death Squads' Raid Homs

Assad 'Death Squads' Raid Homs

The Syrian regimes bloody crackdown continues in Homs where up to 50 people have been killed as gunman fire machine-guns in the streets.

Video: Syrian Death Squads Massacre Mourners at Funerals

A mother and brother of a victim of Assad’s death squads were gunned down as they tried to bury the victim. Mass arrests reported.

Video Reveals Disloyalty in Syrian Army

A video shows Syrians soldiers let protesters board their tanks, but the army killed 40 more and crushed an attempt to form a shadow government.

Death Toll in Assad's Brutal Crackdown Continues to Rise

Syrian forces killed 8 and arrested dozens, including artists and intellectuals, as the Arab League condemns 'foreign interference' in the country.

Syria Slams Clinton 'Provocation'

Clinton says Syrian president "is not indispensable" after Damascus mob attacked US and French embassies.

Assad Loyalists Storm US Embassy

Loyalists of Syrian President Bashar Assad stormed the US embassy in Damascus after last week's show of support for opposition protesters in Hama.

Arab Spring: Singer who Called for Assad’s Ouster Killed

Syrian singer Ibrahim Qashoush wrote a song calling for Syrian President Assad's ouster. His body was later found in a river in Hama.