Bashar al-Assad
Exclusive: Syria calls off mysterious million tonne Russian wheat deal
Middle East
September 14, 2017
Exclusive: Syria calls off mysterious million tonne Russian wheat deal
A mysterious Syrian wheat purchase signed last October with a little-known Russian trader has formally been called off, a government…
Hezbollah declares Syria victory: report
Middle East
September 12, 2017
Hezbollah declares Syria victory: report
The Syrian government’s powerful Lebanese ally Hezbollah has declared victory in the Syrian war, dismissing remaining fighting as “scattered battles”,…
Assad says de-escalation zones chance for rebels to ‘reconcile’
Middle East
May 12, 2017
Assad says de-escalation zones chance for rebels to ‘reconcile’
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that de-escalation zones proposed by his ally Russia were a chance for rebels to “reconcile”…
Russia backs Syrian chemicals attack probe: German FM
Middle East
April 10, 2017
Russia backs Syrian chemicals attack probe: German FM
Russia will support a probe into the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has said.…
US priority on Syria no longer focused on ‘getting Assad out’: Haley
World
March 31, 2017
US priority on Syria no longer focused on ‘getting Assad out’: Haley
The United States' diplomatic policy on Syria for now is no longer focused on making the war-torn country's president, Bashar…
With US focused on vote, Russia takes advantage in Syria
Middle East
October 7, 2016
With US focused on vote, Russia takes advantage in Syria
With Barack Obama's presidency coming to a close and US policy for Syria at an impasse, Vladimir Putin's Russia has…
Assad offers rebels amnesty if they surrender Aleppo
Middle East
October 7, 2016
Assad offers rebels amnesty if they surrender Aleppo
Rebels holed up in Aleppo can leave with their families if they lay down their arms, President Bashar al-Assad said…
Aleppo will eventually fall, but Syrian war will go on
Middle East
October 5, 2016
Aleppo will eventually fall, but Syrian war will go on
It may take weeks or months, but Aleppo is likely to fall to Syrian government forces backed by Russian air…
German minister, in Tehran, urges Iran to push for Syria ceasefire
Middle East
October 4, 2016
German minister, in Tehran, urges Iran to push for Syria ceasefire
German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel urged the Iranian government during his two-day visit to the Islamic Republic to do what…
Jordanians protest writer’s assassination, demand government resignation
Middle East
September 27, 2016
Jordanians protest writer’s assassination, demand government resignation
Protesters in Jordan demanded that the government resign on Monday for its failure to protect a Christian writer shot dead…