Who was in ousted Syrian President Assad's inner circle and where are they now? For more than five decades, the Assad family has ruled Syria with an iron grip, locking up those who dared question their power in the country's notorious prisons, World 15 Dec, 2024
How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria's government Opposition forces swept across the country and entered Damascus with little or no resistance as the Syrian army melted away. World 09 Dec, 2024
Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family's half-century rule The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. World 08 Dec, 2024
Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule. World 08 Dec, 2024
Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. World 05 Dec, 2024
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency? Al-Golani's success on the battlefield follows years of maneuvering among extremist organizations while eliminating competitors and former allies. World 04 Dec, 2024
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters Aleppo was home to 2.3 million people before the conflict. World 02 Dec, 2024
A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there “Spillover into Syria is not just a risk; it has already begun,” the UN envoy for Syria said. World 31 Oct, 2023
Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as war against Hamas threatens to ignite other fronts Israel also announced evacuation plans for another 14 communities near the Lebanon border. World 22 Oct, 2023
Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 25,000 Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 25,000 World 11 Feb, 2023
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria quake pass 11,000 Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria quake pass 11,000 World 08 Feb, 2023
UPDATE: Quake deaths pass 5,000 as Turkey, Syria seek survivors Rescuers raced Tuesday to find survivors in the rubble of thousands of buildings brought down by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks that struck eastern Turkey and neighboring Syria, with the discovery of more bodies raising the death toll to more than 5,000. World 07 Feb, 2023
