It is the end of an era for the El-Assad family's rule in Syria. The regime, established in 1971 by the father, Hafez, has fallen. His son Bashar, in power since July 14, 2000, left the country on ...

The fall creates risks but also opportunity for ... of the man who murdered more of his own people than even his father, Hafez al-Assad. The elder Assad took power in a coup in 1970 and ran ...

Hafez consolidated his authority as commander ... launched significant offensives. Fall of the Assads Syrian President Bashar Assad has reportedly fled the country as opposition forces claim ...