Новости по теме Bashar al-Assad

Syria rebels say chemical weapons moved to borders Syrian rebels have accused strongman Bashar al-Assad of moving chemical weapons to the country's borders, after his beleaguered regime said it would use its stockpiles if attacked.

25 July 2012 16:45

US warns Syria against using chemical weapons US President Barack Obama has warned Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad it would be a "tragic mistake" to unleash chemical weapons, after Damascus admits it has a stockpile and will use them if attacked.

24 July 2012 18:56

Syria rebels seize Iraq border as UN action blocked Rebels seized control of Syria's border crossings with Iraq on the bloodiest day of the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, as China and Russia dismayed the West by blocking UN action against his regime.

20 July 2012 18:01

Annan, Ban call on UN Council to act on Syria UN chief Ban Ki-moon and international envoy Kofi Annan called on the UN Security Council to take strong action on the Syria conflict ahead of a vote Thursday on a western-backed resolution calling for sanctions.

19 July 2012 15:22

Assad will use chemical weapons: top defector Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will use chemical weapons against opposition forces and may have already deployed them, Nawaf Fares.

18 July 2012 12:30

Pressure on Assad as West plans Syria sanctions Pressure mounted on Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday as Western powers drew up a 10-day sanctions ultimatum.

13 July 2012 11:59

Russia, Assad foe seek common ground in Moscow Russia will host a top opponent of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday hoping to find common ground with one of the most scathing critics of its refusal to turn against the Damascus regime.

12 July 2012 12:34

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