bashar al-assad

Arab Spring at A Glance

Democratic Reforms in Gulf and Arab Nations

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Assad Was Moved by Putin, Not Obama

Global Week in Review: Russia Convinces Assad to Give Up Chemical Weapons

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Transcript: Obama Takes Case for Syrian Intervention to the Nation

President: Failure to act is unacceptable.
09/10/2013
Seeking Congress' Support

What You Need to Know About the Syrian Conflict

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Obama Says He "Understands" Americans Don't Want Strike on Syria

The president will address the nation on Syria Tuesday.
09/10/2013
Rose and Assad

Syria's Assad Denies Chemical Weapon Use

In rare interview, the Syrian dictator speaks with PBS host.
09/09/2013
Worth 1,000 Words

#PresidentialPropaganda: Assad’s Squeaky Clean Instagram Account

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Three Days in Europe: Obama Seeks Support for Syria Strike

Three Days in Europe: Obama Seeks International Support for Syria Strike

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Obama: Congress, World Credibility on Line

Last month's gas attack crossed the "red line," says Obama.
09/04/2013
News, President Obama's Decision on Syria
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President Obama's Decision on Syria

Obama presents case for action against Syria.
09/03/2013

Obama and Kerry Lay Out Case for U.S. Action in Syria

An intelligence report says the attack killed 1,249 people.
08/30/2013