Syria's economy reborn after being freed from Assad When Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria, merchants like Youssef Rajab kept much of their imported stock hidden for fear of arrest for breaking the law. Business • 23 Jan
Syria's economy reborn after being freed from Assad When Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria, merchants like Youssef Rajab kept much of their imported stock hidden for fear of arrest for breaking the law. Business • 23 Jan
Syria's Assad takes oath after criticised re-election President Bashar al-Assad took the oath of office for a fourth term in Syria, after taking 95% of the vote in a controversial election dismissed abroad. World • 17 Jul 21
Syria's Assad takes oath after criticised re-election President Bashar al-Assad took the oath of office for a fourth term in Syria, after taking 95% of the vote in a controversial election dismissed abroad. World • 17 Jul 21
Assad re-elected Syrian President with '95% of votes' Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has been re-elected with 95.1% of the votes cast, the parliamentary speaker has announced, following an election criticised by the opposition and Western nations. World • 27 May 21
Assad re-elected Syrian President with '95% of votes' Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has been re-elected with 95.1% of the votes cast, the parliamentary speaker has announced, following an election criticised by the opposition and Western nations. World • 27 May 21
Assad dismisses critics as Syrians cast their votes President Bashar al-Assad has dismissed criticism of Syria's presidential election as voters cast ballots in government-held areas despite Western accusations that it was "neither free nor fair". World • 26 May 21
Assad dismisses critics as Syrians cast their votes President Bashar al-Assad has dismissed criticism of Syria's presidential election as voters cast ballots in government-held areas despite Western accusations that it was "neither free nor fair". World • 26 May 21
Putin hails 'huge' progress in talks with Syria's Assad Russian President Vladimir Putin has met his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad during a surprise visit to Damascus as the prospect of conflict between Iran and the United States looms over the region. World • 07 Jan 20
Putin hails 'huge' progress in talks with Syria's Assad Russian President Vladimir Putin has met his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad during a surprise visit to Damascus as the prospect of conflict between Iran and the United States looms over the region. World • 07 Jan 20
New book details Trump's 'Crazytown' White House US President Donald Trump wanted to have Syrian President Bashar al-Assad assassinated last year but his defence secretary ignored the request, according to a new book by Watergate reporter Bob Woodward. Donald Trump • 05 Sep 18
New book details Trump's 'Crazytown' White House US President Donald Trump wanted to have Syrian President Bashar al-Assad assassinated last year but his defence secretary ignored the request, according to a new book by Watergate reporter Bob Woodward. Donald Trump • 05 Sep 18
Syrian families find out fate of missing family members Updated death lists in Syria have finally provided some closure to many families whose loved ones have been missing since early in the conflict. World • 11 Aug 18
Syrian families find out fate of missing family members Updated death lists in Syria have finally provided some closure to many families whose loved ones have been missing since early in the conflict. World • 11 Aug 18
Syrian president to visit Kim Jong-un Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he plans to visit North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, North Korean state media has reported, potentially becoming the first head of state to meet Kim inside the isolated country. World • 03 Jun 18
Syrian president to visit Kim Jong-un Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he plans to visit North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, North Korean state media has reported, potentially becoming the first head of state to meet Kim inside the isolated country. World • 03 Jun 18
EU-UN conference on Syria being held in Brussels A two-day international conference on the future of Syria, hosted by the European Union and the United Nations, gets under way in Brussels today. Syria • 24 Apr 18
EU-UN conference on Syria being held in Brussels A two-day international conference on the future of Syria, hosted by the European Union and the United Nations, gets under way in Brussels today. Syria • 24 Apr 18
Chemical arms watchdog takes samples in Syria's Douma Inspectors from the global chemical arms watchdog took samples in the Syrian town of Douma today after an alleged poison gas attack, the body said. World • 21 Apr 18
Chemical arms watchdog takes samples in Syria's Douma Inspectors from the global chemical arms watchdog took samples in the Syrian town of Douma today after an alleged poison gas attack, the body said. World • 21 Apr 18
How the West might strike Syria US President Donald Trump vowed that missiles would be launched at Syria following a suspected chemical attack, virtually ensuring a military strike against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Syria • 12 Apr 18
How the West might strike Syria US President Donald Trump vowed that missiles would be launched at Syria following a suspected chemical attack, virtually ensuring a military strike against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Syria • 12 Apr 18
Russia warns US of 'grave repercussions' over Syria Russian UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia has said Moscow has warned the United States of "grave repercussions" if it carries out an attack against Syrian government forces over reports of a deadly chemical weapons attack. World • 10 Apr 18
Russia warns US of 'grave repercussions' over Syria Russian UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia has said Moscow has warned the United States of "grave repercussions" if it carries out an attack against Syrian government forces over reports of a deadly chemical weapons attack. World • 10 Apr 18
More than 100 Assad forces killed in US-backed attack More than 100 fighters aligned with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were killed overnight when US coalition and coalition-backed local forces repelled their attack in eastern Syria, a US official said. World • 08 Feb 18
More than 100 Assad forces killed in US-backed attack More than 100 fighters aligned with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were killed overnight when US coalition and coalition-backed local forces repelled their attack in eastern Syria, a US official said. World • 08 Feb 18
Putin orders partial Russian withdrawal from Syria President Vladimir Putin has ordered the partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during a surprise visit to the war-torn country. World • 11 Dec 17
Putin orders partial Russian withdrawal from Syria President Vladimir Putin has ordered the partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during a surprise visit to the war-torn country. World • 11 Dec 17
War Wounds Series2 EP11 "Even though these are some of the more traumatic parts of life that I have experienced, they are some of the places I've felt the closest to humanity." Voices • 20 Sep 17
War Wounds Series2 EP11 "Even though these are some of the more traumatic parts of life that I have experienced, they are some of the places I've felt the closest to humanity." Voices • 20 Sep 17
The Displaced Syrian Series2 EP4 “Nobody will forget their home, nobody. And, for me, every second, I feel the smell of my house; I feel the smell of my room; my own pillow; my toys." Voices • 31 Oct 16
The Displaced Syrian Series2 EP4 “Nobody will forget their home, nobody. And, for me, every second, I feel the smell of my house; I feel the smell of my room; my own pillow; my toys." Voices • 31 Oct 16
Families leave Aleppo under Russia-Syria plan More than 150 civilians, mostly women and children, left besieged eastern parts of Aleppo through a safety zone that Moscow and its Syrian ally say they have set up to evacuate people trapped in opposition-held areas. News • 30 Jul 16
Families leave Aleppo under Russia-Syria plan More than 150 civilians, mostly women and children, left besieged eastern parts of Aleppo through a safety zone that Moscow and its Syrian ally say they have set up to evacuate people trapped in opposition-held areas. News • 30 Jul 16
Syria accused of deliberately killing US reporter A lawsuit filed in a US court has claimed the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad targeted and killed US reporter Marie Colvin in February 2012 to stop her from covering government atrocities. News • 10 Jul 16
Syria accused of deliberately killing US reporter A lawsuit filed in a US court has claimed the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad targeted and killed US reporter Marie Colvin in February 2012 to stop her from covering government atrocities. News • 10 Jul 16
Putin: Russia will work with next US President Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will work with whoever is elected the next president of the United States. News • 17 Jun 16
Putin: Russia will work with next US President Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will work with whoever is elected the next president of the United States. News • 17 Jun 16
Syrian forces seize Islamic State-held town Syrian and allied forces backed by Russian air strikes drove so-called Islamic State militants out of the town of al-Qaryatain after encircling it over the past few days, Syria's military command said. News • 03 Apr 16
Syrian forces seize Islamic State-held town Syrian and allied forces backed by Russian air strikes drove so-called Islamic State militants out of the town of al-Qaryatain after encircling it over the past few days, Syria's military command said. News • 03 Apr 16
Syrian opposition to respect provisional ceasefire Syria's main opposition grouping has said it would respect a provisional ceasefire in the country "for two weeks". News • 24 Feb 16
Syrian opposition to respect provisional ceasefire Syria's main opposition grouping has said it would respect a provisional ceasefire in the country "for two weeks". News • 24 Feb 16
Syria allows humanitarian aid into 7 towns The United Nations said that Syria has agreed to allow access for humanitarian aid to seven besieged areas of the war-torn country. News • 16 Feb 16
Syria allows humanitarian aid into 7 towns The United Nations said that Syria has agreed to allow access for humanitarian aid to seven besieged areas of the war-torn country. News • 16 Feb 16
UN war crimes investigators hear from residents Residents of a besieged Syrian town have told UN investigators how the weakest in their midst, deprived of food and medicines in violation of international law, are suffering starvation and death, the top UN war crimes investigator has told Reuters. News • 12 Jan 16
UN war crimes investigators hear from residents Residents of a besieged Syrian town have told UN investigators how the weakest in their midst, deprived of food and medicines in violation of international law, are suffering starvation and death, the top UN war crimes investigator has told Reuters. News • 12 Jan 16
Assad dismisses Kerry remarks on talks Syrian President Bashar al-Assad dismissed remarks made by US Secretary of State John Kerry that he should be included in negotiations to reach a political transition, saying "declarations from outside do not concern us." News • 16 Mar 15
Assad dismisses Kerry remarks on talks Syrian President Bashar al-Assad dismissed remarks made by US Secretary of State John Kerry that he should be included in negotiations to reach a political transition, saying "declarations from outside do not concern us." News • 16 Mar 15
Syria 'informed' about US-led strikes on IS The Syrian government receives "information" about air strikes by the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group in Syria, President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview today. News • 10 Feb 15
Syria 'informed' about US-led strikes on IS The Syrian government receives "information" about air strikes by the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group in Syria, President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview today. News • 10 Feb 15
