Bashar al-Assad

Amnesty, Watchdog Group: U.S.-Led Coalition Killed 1,600 Civilians In Raqqa

The figure is hundreds more than the number the U.S.-led coalition claims over the entire four-year campaign against IS, the groups said.
By Bassem Mrou, AP

Gabbard Hedges On Assad: 'Evidence Has To Be Gathered' On Whether He Is A War Criminal

The democratic presidential hopeful said the Syrian ruler should be held accountable "if the evidence is there" on chemical weapons.
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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Says Syrian Dictator Bashar Assad Isn't Enemy Of U.S.

The congresswoman and Democratic presidential contender was engaged in a tense discussion on "Morning Joe."
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U.S. Court Finds Syria Liable For Killing Of Journalist Marie Colvin

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government is liable for $302.5 million in damages, a judge ruled.
By Lawrence Hurley, Reuters

Don't Count The Kurds Out Yet

Trump's Syria pullout endangers the Kurds, Arabs and Christians who've fought ISIS — but they've got more on their minds than U.S. policy.
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James Mattis Reportedly Ignored Trump’s Order To ‘F**king Kill’ Bashar Assad

Mattis reportedly told an aide, "We’re not going to do any of that."
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Syrian 'White Helmets' Flee To Jordan With Israeli, Western Help

President Donald Trump and other leaders requested that the rescue workers be evacuated.
By Dan Williams and Suleiman Al-Khalidi, Reuters

Tulsi Gabbard's Syria Views Cost Her Support Of Hawaii Teachers Union

The state's fourth-largest union had backed the Democratic congresswoman two years ago.
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John McCain Reportedly Tells Son-In-Law To 'Take Care Of Meghan'

The six-term senator is back home after his latest surgery.
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Brothers Linked To Syria's Assad Gave Thousands To Kucinich's Political Machine

The former congressman is seeking the Democratic nomination in Ohio's gubernatorial race and recently revealed he accepted $20,000 from a pro-Assad group.
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