‘A blow to Putin’s prestige’: What al-Assad’s fall means for Russia
As Syria’s longtime leader gets shelter in Moscow, analysts say Russia’s Middle East ambitions are likely to continue.
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Syrians who fled home rejoice at Assad’s ouster, some cautiously optimistic
Syrians across the Middle East celebrate the fall of the al-Assad regime and express hope to return to their homeland.
Revolutions Swept the Middle East in 2011. Will Syria’s End Differently?
Bashar al-Assad’s downfall evokes memories of uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen, each of which brought civil war or…
Syria’s rebels had strengths, but it was his regime’s weakness that undid Assad | Jason Burke
Corruption and incompetence in the army and successful outreach by the rebels left the troops with little to fight for…
From doctor to brutal dictator: the rise and fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad
Toppled president came to power keen to show he was different to his father but proved to be as repressive…
Watch: Looting at Bashar al-Assad’s residence
BBC Middle East correspondent Lina Sinjab describes chaotic scenes in the Syrian capital.
Syrian rebels begin to encircle Damascus amid denials Assad has fled
Opposition factions overrun government forces and take control of swathes of district outside the capital Middle East crisis: latest news…
Syrian rebels say they have reached Damascus in ‘final stage’ of offensive – Middle East crisis live
Hassan Abdul-Ghani, an insurgent commander, said fighters were heading from eastern and southern Syria towards Damascus Islamist rebel group Hayat…
Middle East crisis live: thousands flee Homs in central Syria as rebel forces push on
Rebels have captured key cities of Aleppo and Hama, dealing blows to president Bashar al-Assad 14 years after protests erupted…
Middle East crisis live: ceasefire on edge after deadly Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon
Nine people reported killed as military hits Hezbollah targets while the Iran-backed group fires on IDF positions Israel responds to…