Assad
Who are the ‘Assad torturers’ on trial in Germany?

Who are the ‘Assad torturers’ on trial in Germany?
Two Syrian men are accused of crimes against humanity during civil war
24 Apr 2020
US-Iran crisis: are we heading towards World War Three?

US-Iran crisis: are we heading towards World War Three?
Police in Tehran firing live rounds at anti-government protests over plane deaths, say witnesses
13 Jan 2020
Syria's secret chemical weapon attacks

Syria's secret chemical weapon attacks
Four year years after Assad promised to get rid of his chemical stockpile, gas attacks continue
18 Aug 2017
SYRIA: Why some Christians pray for Assad victory

SYRIA: Why some Christians pray for Assad victory
Ahead of Geneva II, a growing number of Lebanese Christians see Syria's leader as their best defence
27 Nov 2013
Syria gas attack: death toll at 1,400 worst since Halabja

Syria gas attack: death toll at 1,400 worst since Halabja
Attack on Damascus could represent most significant use of chemical weapons since Saddam attacks Iraqi Kurds
22 Aug 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 13 Apr 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 13 Apr 2012
13 Apr 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 11 Apr 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 11 Apr 2012
11 Apr 2012

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