Syrian Election Shows The Extent Of Assad's Power
The dictator's choice of voting location sent "a message telling the opposition that we are celebrating through your demise," one Syrian analyst tells NPR.
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More Than 300 Chemical Attacks Launched During Syrian Civil War, Study Says
Researchers say this number could be much higher, and that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime carried out 98 percent of them, dropping chlorine gas, sarin and sulfur mustard gas on civilians.
How The Syrian Regime Keeps Winning Territory, From An Army Defector's Perspective
What's happening in eastern Ghouta shows parallels with earlier offensives, from siege to surrender, according to a soldier turned rebel leader.
Syrian Civilians Exposed To Sarin In April Attack, International Watchdog Says
The finding is consistent with experts' suspicions. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons stopped short of saying who was responsible. The U.S. blames the Syrian regime.
6 Strongmen Trump Has Praised — And The Conflicts It Presents
From Egypt to the Philippines, the president's praise of despotic and brutal leaders is raising eyebrows. He also has potential business conflicts in or related to all of the countries.
Turkey Says Autopsies Of Syrian Victims Show Evidence Of Sarin Exposure
Dozens of victims of Tuesday's attack were treated at a decontamination center across the border, and autopsies of the dead showed chemical weapons were used, the Turkish government says.
What Is The Logan Act, And Why Does It Matter?
The White House says it's confident former national security adviser Michael Flynn said "nothing wrong or inappropriate" to the Russian ambassador. Releasing the transcript would help clear that up.
Syrian Government Forces Retake Rebel-Held Areas In Aleppo
Forces loyal to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad have retaken the largest rebel-held district in the city, Masaken Hanano.
Syrian President Bashar Assad Says U.S. 'Not Genuine' About Cease-Fire
In an interview with The Associated Press, Assad blamed the U.S. for the collapse of a fragile truce earlier this week and denied carrying out well-documented human rights abuses.
Parts Of Syria Vote In Parliamentary Elections That Critics Say Are A Sham
In government-held areas, citizens queued up to cast ballots Wednesday. The vote, which coincides with the start of peace talks in Geneva, is expected to usher in an assembly loyal to the president.