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From presidential palaces to Moscow skyscrapers – how Bashar al-Assad’s family began their new life
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From presidential palaces to Moscow skyscrapers – how Bashar al-Assad’s family began their new life

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was forced to escape flee his country under extreme secrecy following tumultuous disturbances that shook…
Assad exhibited little of the tackiness of Iraq’s Saddam. But his rule was just as brutal
Middle East

Assad exhibited little of the tackiness of Iraq’s Saddam. But his rule was just as brutal

CNN  —  Slender shoulders, a limp handshake and soft-spoken lisp. Those were the most vivid memories from my meeting with…
The Assad regime ruled Syria for 50 years. Here’s how it fell in less than two weeks
Middle East

The Assad regime ruled Syria for 50 years. Here’s how it fell in less than two weeks

CNN  —  At the historic Umayyad Mosque in the heart of Damascus, a red, white, black and green flag flies.…
US charges two former Syrian officials for allegedly torturing Americans and Syrian nationals
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US charges two former Syrian officials for allegedly torturing Americans and Syrian nationals

CNN  —  Two former high-ranking Syrian intelligence officials have been charged with war crimes for allegedly torturing Americans and other…
Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule
Middle East

Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule

CNN  —  The world now knows the colors of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s parachute: the Russian tricolor. Assad’s flight to…
After decades of brutal rule, Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been toppled. Here’s what you need to know
Middle East

After decades of brutal rule, Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been toppled. Here’s what you need to know

CNN  — The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship seemed a distant prospect two weeks ago. But Syria’s rebels completed a…
Military expert discusses future of the Arab region after the Assad regime falls
Middle East

Military expert discusses future of the Arab region after the Assad regime falls

Rebel forces have brought an end to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year regime in the Levant, forcing him to flee…
In Pictures: Syrians ransack Assad’s palaces in Damascus
Middle East

In Pictures: Syrians ransack Assad’s palaces in Damascus

Syrians ransacked Bashar al-Assad’s residences in Damascus after he fled to Russia, as videos showed rebels and civilians touring the…
Middle East expert says Assad’s fall a “momentous moment” but there is concern for Syria’s minorities
Middle East

Middle East expert says Assad’s fall a “momentous moment” but there is concern for Syria’s minorities

The Syrian rebels taking Damascus and toppling the country’s President Bashar al-Assad is a “momentous moment” for the Middle East,…
“My feelings are indescribable”: Syrians in Damascus celebrate collapse of Assad regime
Middle East

“My feelings are indescribable”: Syrians in Damascus celebrate collapse of Assad regime

Syrians in the capital city of Damascus are celebrating the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, after rebel forces entered the…
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