Bashar Assad

A man is shown wearing a red sweatshirt and holding up a piece of white paper to block his face.

Conviction in landmark case over Syrian government torture

A former member of Syrian President Bashar Assad's secret police was convicted Wednesday by a German court of facilitating the torture of prisoners in a landmark ruling that human rights activists hope will set a precedent for other cases.

Conviction in landmark case over Syrian government torture
A man walks with his bicycle passed bombed buildings and two burned out busses.

Missiles 'will be coming' to Syria, Trump warns Russia

Missiles 'will be coming' to Syria, Trump warns Russia
President Barack Obama shakes hands before speaking at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.

'Do more with less' might be the military's unofficial motto

'Do more with less' might be the military's unofficial motto
Graffiti in an abandoned building overlooking Syria. The building used to be a Syrian army post before Israel captured the Golan Heights territory.

Al-Qaeda arrives at Israel's doorstep in the Golan Heights

Al-Qaeda arrives at Israel's doorstep in the Golan Heights

German Intelligence Officer: 'Syria's President Ordered Chemical Attack'

German Intelligence Officer: 'Syria's President Ordered Chemical Attack'

Obama's Abrupt Change in Syria Comes as a Shock to Experts, Allies, and Even Enemies

The Obama administration was making a strong and very public case for military intervention in Syria. And then, suddenly, President Obama flipped to congress. You think Assad breathed a huge sigh of relief?

Obama's Abrupt Change in Syria Comes as a Shock to Experts, Allies, and Even Enemies

Is Syrian President Assad Winning?

Is Syrian President Assad Winning?

Growing Sense of Emergency As Syrian Refugee Population Hits 1 Million

Growing Sense of Emergency As Syrian Refugee Population Hits 1 Million

Syrian rebels try PR training to present more moderate face to western countries

As Syria's civil war drags on into its 19th month, and with not an end in sight, Syria's rebels are learning that in order to win, they might need to adjust the face they present the world. So they're turning to some public relations training, in an effort to adjust the picture they're presenting to the world.

Syrian rebels try PR training to present more moderate face to western countries
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Syrian Rebels Beef-Up Their Public Relations Skills

In addition to honing their fighting skills, some of Syria's rebels are working on their PR as well. They're careful now to speak about a future Syria that is democratic and inclusive - to all religions and women.

Syrian Rebels Beef-Up Their Public Relations Skills

VIDEO: Former Syrian prime minister blasts Assad regime in live TV address

Syria's civil war continues to wear on with both sides claiming huge gains in their effort to win control of the country. A former Syrian prime minister, Riad Hijab, however, went on TV and said the Syrian regime is collapsing.

VIDEO: Former Syrian prime minister blasts Assad regime in live TV address
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Defections Rattle Syrian Regime

Syria's prime minister has confirmed his defection from the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

Defections Rattle Syrian Regime

Washington Inches Closer to Arming Syrian Rebels

Obeida Nahas is a spokesperson for the opposition Syrian National Council in Istanbul. Nahas says he's pleased with Washington's recent promise to supply the rebels with communication gear, but he says the opposition needs more aid.

Washington Inches Closer to Arming Syrian Rebels

Russia's Strategy in Syria

UK Prime Minister David Cameron told Syria's "criminal regime" that it must face justice "for the blood that is on your hands". He also urged Russia and China to look hard at the suffering in Syria and reconsider their support for the Syrian government.

Russia's Strategy in Syria

Top of the Hour: UN Pressure on Syria, Headlines

Top of the Hour: UN Pressure on Syria, Headlines