Bashar al-Assad's Cousin Accuses World of Abandoning Syria's Democrats
The rigged election in Syria caps off the dictator's victory in a bloody decade-long battle to retain power.
Syria's Assad Wins Fourth Election, Second Since War and Ninth for Family
Syrian Parliament Speaker Hammouda al-Sabbagh announced Thursday that the incumbent Assad had won 95.1% of the vote, or 13,540,860 ballots, figures likely to be met with skepticism from opposition figures and Western powers that have derided the race as a sham.
Assad: 'Not Concerned' About Calls Presidential Election is Illegitimate
"The Assad regime's so-called presidential election is neither free nor fair," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Lebanese Protesters Call for Syrians to Return Home as They Cast Ballots
"If they want to vote, they can go home and vote there," one Lebanese protester said. "Since they love Bashar Assad, why don't they go home?"
Russia Turns Back U.S. Military Convoy in Syria Confrontation
Russia said the U.S. convoy had taken a route "without prior notice" as friction over deconfliction efforts grows between Washington, D.C., and Moscow.
Russia Tells U.S. Only Their Troops Are Welcome in Syria
Russia's embassy in Washington tweeted that the U.S. presence in Syria was "primarily illegal."
Syria's Assad Thanks Russia's Putin for Countering West in 10-Year War
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "expressed his thanks for the humanitarian aid provided by Russia to the Syrian people to help them overcome the effects of the unjust blockade imposed on them," according to a readout by his office regarding a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Assad's War on the Syrian People Continues
Unfortunately, bureaucracy has stifled progress in Syria, and allowed the continued suffering of the Syrian people.
Syria's Bashar Assad, Wife Asma Test Positive for COVID-19
The 55-year old dictator and his wide are both "in good health and in stable condition," according to the president's office.
Sarin Use in Syria 'Awakened World to a Grave Threat,' Says New Book Author
"I worry that we're entering a time where anti-democracy forces will see value in developing new kinds of chemical weapons, and—noting the disruptive impact of COVID-19—perhaps biological weapons."
Syrians Boldly Used Chemical Weapons—With U.N. Inspectors There
"Someone had launched a major chemical weapons attack on the suburbs, no more than 5 miles from his hotel. They had killed and injured scores of civilians, and perhaps more...And it happened at the precise moment when a body of U.N. experts was present in Syria to document the deed."
Assad's Syria is Not Ready for International Rehabilitation
The international community has been exposed to ample evidence that Assad prioritizes his grip on power in Syria over compliance with international norms and law.
For All Its Success Propping Up Assad, Russia Can't Stabilize Syria Alone.
Moscow finally seems to be growing weary of its Syrian burden.
Syria's Assad Says the U.S. Is Working With 'Terrorists,' Stealing Oil
President Donald Trump has retained a small U.S. force in the east of Syria to guard oil fields there against remaining Islamic State elements.
Tulsi Gabbard Commemorates John Lennon: 'Give Peace a Chance'
The British rock star, a prominent anti-war activist, was murdered on December 8, 1980.
Tucker Carlson Claims 'No Evidence' Assad Was Behind Deadly Chemical Attack
The Fox News host brought in Jonathan Steele to corroborate his theory about the attack on Douma.
U.S. Troops Will Die If They Remain in Syria, Bashar Al-Assad Warns
President Donald Trump has said a force of Americans will remain in the east of the country to guard the oil fields there.
Gabbard Confronts The View Hosts: 'You Continue To Spread These Innuendos'
"Richard Spencer, the white nationalist leader, says he could vote for you," co-host Joy Behar pointed out.
Obama Was 'Tormented' on Syria But Still Would Not Have Intervened
The former ambassador to the United Nations has written a book about her time in the White House called "The Education of an Idealist."
Russia Claims U.S. Will Smuggle $30 Million of Oil Out of Syria Every Month
Foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the international community had the right to question the U.S. policy.
Trump Is 'The Best American President,' Syrian Leader Bashar Al-Assad Says
The dictator suggested Trump's transactional foreign policy is illustrative of America's global approach.
Russia 'Definitely Concerned' Over U.S. Keeping Troops in Syria Oil Fields
Russia's deputy foreign minister says that when it comes to not recognizing the Syrian government's authority, "that's where we do not see eye-to-eye with the U.S. on the approach to this situation, and it cannot be otherwise."
Has the War in Syria Finally Killed Off Accountability for War Crimes?
President Trump's impulsive decision to allow the slaughter of Kurdish civilians and the Syrian Democratic Forces will leave a dark legacy that extends far beyond this war or this presidency.
GOP Strategist: Trump's Syria Retreat Tells America's Rivals to Make a Move
"We're in trouble," Steve Schmidt said in a Monday interview. "You see America in retreat, literally."
Erdogan Defends Syrian Offensive in Op-Ed, Slams International Community
"At a certain point, Turkey reached its limit," Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, regarding the influx of refugees from Syria into Turkey as a result of a brutal civil war raging in the country.
Trump Is Selling Out America in Syria and Beyond
Just consider Trump Towers Istanbul and remember: President Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions are always about Trump.
Tulsi Gabbard Accuses MSNBC Host of 'Talking Points' From Kamala Harris
"Every time I come back on here on MSNBC, you've got to talk to me about these issues," Gabbard told host Yasmin Vossoughian.
Tulsi Gabbard Responds to Kamala Harris' 'Assad Apologist' Comment
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Sen. Kamala Harris continued to clash after their fiery exchange during the CNN debate in the Democratic Party's 2020 primary.
Russia and Syria's Final Assault on Idlib 'Will Be a Disaster,' Says Medic
Regime airstrikes have pounded Syria's Idlib province, with clashes reported between government and rebel ground forces.
Syria War in Pictures: Eight Years Later
On the eighth anniversary of the Syrian war, this collection of photos from 2011 through 2019 show the story of how years of war have reshaped the country.