US will not normalise relations with Assad's Syria: White House
The United States (US) will not move to restore diplomatic relations with Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime, the White House said Monday after the Arab League's weekend move to reinstate Damascus.
Tue May 09 2023
Syria's veteran foreign minister Walid Moalem dies - State TV
There were no details on the cause of death, but the 79-year old had for years been in poor health with heart problems.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Turkish foreign minister says Assad administration must be removed
Turkey's foreign minister called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's immediate removal on Friday, saying a transitional government must be established.
Fri Apr 07 2017
Syrian army advances in Aleppo as civilians flee
Tens of thousands of civilians have fled eastern neighbourhoods of the battered city since President Bashar al-Assad's regime began its latest offensive in mid-November.
Sun Dec 04 2016
Moscow says its Syria bombing 'highly effective'
Moscow insisted its air strikes in support of President Bashar al-Assad's regime had stopped extremists taking over the country.
Mon Oct 03 2016
Obama 'proud' of decision not to bomb Syrian regime
US President Barack Obama does not regret stepping back from his "red line" on the use of chemical weapons by Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, saying he was 'proud' of the decision.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Bashar al-Assad says terrorists among Syrian refugees heading to Europe
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's response when asked whether Europeans should fear refugees from Syria.
Tue Dec 01 2015
Putin does not rule out Russian strikes in Syria
President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Russia had not ruled out air strikes in support of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's forces in their battle against rebels.
Tue Sep 29 2015
Two former Pentagon chiefs criticize Obama over Syria
Leon Panetta, who was defense secretary from July 2011 to February 2013, said the president should not have threatened military action against President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Wed Sep 18 2013
Russia 'ignoring facts' over Syria attack: US
Russia insists the attack on the Damascus suburb of Ghouta was a "provocation" by opponents fighting Syria President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Wed Sep 18 2013
Putin: Unilateral Syria strike would up-end world order
Putin welcomed Washington's willingness to engage with the Moscow initiative, but he rebuked Obama for his previous threat to launch US military strikes to punish Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Thu Sep 12 2013
In shock move, Obama puts Syria strike on hold
President Barack Obama postponed threatened missile strikes against Syria on Saturday in a risky gamble that he can win more support for his plan to punish Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Sun Sep 01 2013
US hawks slam Obama as world awaits Syria strike
The White House released an intelligence summary that it said showed that Bashar al-Assad's regime killed more than 1,400 civilians in a nerve gas barrage.
Sat Aug 31 2013
Jihadists vow revenge over Syria chemical attack claims
Al-Qaeda-linked Syrian jihadist group Al-Nusra Front on Sunday vowed revenge strikes against villages from President Bashar al-Assad's community over claims his forces used chemical weapons.
Sun Aug 25 2013
Obama skeptical on major military action in Syria
Barack Obama expressed skepticism that setting up a no-fly zone in Syria or other major US military action could save lives or tip the balance against President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Tue Jun 18 2013