Syrian President Bashar Assad

• Syrian government forces make advances in northwest, further securing Aleppo region

  The Syrian government advance appeared to put the provincial capital of Aleppo out of the firing range of opposition groups for the first time in years.

  World

  Feb 16, 2020
  
• Trump suggests Syrian president should step down following chemical attack

  Trump hinted at possible military action against Syria following this week's chemical weapons attack that killed more than 80 people.

  Politics

  Apr 6, 2017
  
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• Syrian forces continue massive offensive in Aleppo; Assad says Trump could be ‘ally’

  As fierce bombardment by Syrian government forces continues in Aleppo, President Assad said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally," if he turned out to be "genuine" about his commitment to fight terror in Syria.

  Politics

  Nov 16, 2016
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• Syria: Assad prepares third-term bid despite ongoing civil war

  Amid the destruction, which has left more than 140,000 dead, presidential elections may seem impossible. Syrian officials insist they will be held on time.

  World

  Mar 29, 2014