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Bashar al-Assad

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Syrian rebels claim capture of infantry base in Aleppo
Obama recognises Syrian rebels as the 'legitimate' representative of the country
Syrian rebels set up independent intelligence service
Italy formally recognises 'National Coalition' as legitimate Syrian government
Syria's Assad refuses to flee: 'I'll live and die in Syria'
Syria: 61 reported killed as truce collapses in several areas
German foreign minister to visit Turkey for Syria talks: embassy
Damascus rejects UN chief call for unilateral ceasefire
Turkey pounds Syria in reprisal for deadly fire
Syria: Over 305 killed on uprising's deadliest day so far
UN peace envoy says Syria death toll is 'staggering'
US will intervene in Syrian crisis - but only if Assad uses chemical weapons
Syria quells speculation that vice-president has defected
Syria: Defected premier says regime is 'near collapse'
Syria's rep to UN human rights council joins opposition
Clashes rage in rebel bastions of Syria's Aleppo
Syria: At least 162 reported killed across country
UN assembly hits out at Security Council failure on Syria
Syria army launches Aleppo assault
Syria: Government troops fight back against rebels in Damascus
Executions reported as rebels seize border crossings in Syria
Cameron calls on Syrian president to step down
Syria: 'At least 200 dead' in village massacre
Column: My dealings with the Syrian government
Stephen Starr
Syrian conflict: Obama and Putin issue joint call for peace
UN suspends Syria mission as violence intensifies
Column: It’s time for Europe to bomb Assad – and Ireland should help
Aaron McKenna
Syria: EU approves sanctions on luxury and dual-use goods
Russia denies sending attack helicopters to Syria
At least 15 killed in village as Syria violence intensifies
UN: 'Out of control' Syria on the brink of civil war
Rebels abandon UN-brokered ceasefire in Syria
Bruton: Irish software in Syria is not designed to suppress democracy
Syrian forces kill dozens after UN monitors' visit
UN monitors thronged on visit to Syria opposition stronghold
Nine dead as Syrian troops shell Homs ahead of UN resolution vote
Fragile ceasefire comes into effect in Syria
Syrians report heavy shelling - one day after ceasefire deadline
Syria steps up offensive in Damascus suburbs
Syria agrees April 10 deadline to pull troops out