Over a year since he fled to Moscow after his regime was toppled by rebel forces, former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is taking ophthalmology lessons and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle with his ...

His presidency became synonymous with repression, a devastating civil war and international isolation. As Syria’s old order collapsed around him, the leader once portrayed as untouchable was forced ...

Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia. Credit...Aaron Byrd Supported by By Erika Solomon Christiaan Triebert Haley Willis ...