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Leader of rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad is named country’s interim president

The leader of the former rebel group that toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad has been named the country’s interim president, following a meeting of the former insurgent factions.

The New York Times · 22h

Rebel Leader Who Overthrew al-Assad Is Declared Syria’s President

The new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period.

RIPR: The Public's Radio · 17h

Ahmed al-Sharaa, who toppled Assad, is named Syria’s interim president

Sharaa was already de facto head of Syria's government ever since a coalition of rebel fighters swept through most of Syria and ousted Assad's regime.

Syria demands Russian compensation for 'past mistakes'

The New York Times · 1d

Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell

Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special envoy arrived in Damascus. Theirs was the first such visit since President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, according to Russian state news.

Kyiv Independent on MSN · 1d

Syria demands Russian compensation for 'past mistakes' in first talks since Assad's fall

Russia deployed troops to Syria in 2015 to support Assad regime's brutal crackdown against anti-government forces.

essanews.com on MSN · 1d

Syria demands extradition of Assad from Russian asylum

Shara, have demanded that Russia extradite Bashar al-Assad. The former leader of Syria found asylum in the Kremlin after fleeing the country. Reuters reported on the demand for Russia to extradite Bashar al-Assad,

Tulsi Gabbard, Syria and Trump

The Associated Press on MSN · 10m

Senators grill Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee spy agencies, on Russia, Syria, Snowden

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, faces tough questions from senators on Russia, Syria and Edward Snowden.

The Washington Post · 23h

Tulsi Gabbard's views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own words

Tulsi Gabbard is expected to face tough questions about her past comments about Russia, Syria and a key government surveillance program as lawmakers vet her to lead the nation’s intelligence service

The New York Times · 7h

Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

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The discovery of brutal mass graves in Syria reveals Assad’s legacy of horror

Syria’s Civil Defense has uncovered over two dozen charred bodies in two basements in rural Damascus, adding to the growing ...

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Qatar's Emir visits Syria, first head of state to visit Damascus since Assad's fall

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited Damascus on Thursday and met newly declared transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa, in the first visit by a head of state to the Syrian capital ...

Russian Delegation in First Syria Visit Since Assad Fall, TASS Reports

MOSCOW (Reuters) -A Russian delegation has arrived in Damascus for the first time since Moscow's ally President Bashar ...

Battle Lines: Hunting Assad’s henchmen in Syria and Congo’s war for blood minerals

New Middle East correspondent Henry Bodkin talks to Venetia Rainey about his recent trip to Syria where he went out on the ...

Al Jazeera on MSN1h

Syria’s Baath party dissolved: What happens next?

Syria’s former governing party, the Baath, is no more. The party had ruled the country for decades until it was overthrown, along with former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, on December 8 after ...