Syrians celebrate end of Assad rule, look toward the future
Hope and uncertainty fill the streets of Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The challenges of rebuilding are enormous after years of civil war.
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Syria under Assad: Torment and torture
Now that former President Bashar al-Assad has fled, Syria is looking toward its future. But before the country can plan for what's to come, its people want the world to be reminded of what has taken place.
Syrians look toward a future without Assad
Hope and uncertainty fill the streets of Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The challenges of rebuilding are enormous after years of civil war.
Syria under Assad: Torment and torture
Now that former President Bashar al-Assad has fled, Syria is looking toward its future. But before the country can plan for what's to come, its people want the world to be reminded of what has taken place.
Minorities in Syria cautiously optimistic
Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels have sought to assure minorities in the country that their right to worship won't be at risk under the new government. Imtiaz Tyab has more on how some Christians in the country are feeling after the Assad regime's fall.
Blinken meets with Arab leaders over Syria's future
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Arab leaders in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to achieve a stable Syria. For the first time, Blinken said the U.S. was in "direct contact" with the country's new Islamist leaders. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
U.N. working to get humanitarian aid into Syria
The United Nations is trying to get humanitarian assistance to nearly three million people in need of help in Syria following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad's ruthless regime. Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, spoke to "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about those efforts.
Concern over Syria's future despite fall of Assad
Most Western nations, including the U.S., have designated Hayat Tahrir al-Sham as a terrorist organization. But with the group now having ousted former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the question world leaders have now is should they recognize the group. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Syria
Syrians celebrate after Assad's fall
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Iraq on Friday to discuss the future of neighboring Syria. Meanwhile, thousands of Syrians came together in Damascus' main mosque for the first day of Friday prayers since the fall of former dictator Bashar Al-Assad. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Timmerman's family reacts to Syria news
The family of Travis Timmerman, an American from Missouri who was found in Syria after apparently being held captive during Bashar al-Assad's regime, is reacting to news of his ordeal in the Middle East. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Family of Travis Timmerman speaks out
The family of Travis Timmerman says they're overjoyed after the American was found in Syria in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee spoke with Timmerman's cousin about the ordeal.
U.S.-backed forces worry ISIS could try to capitalize on Assad's ouster
CBS News goes inside a Syrian prison holding thousands of ISIS fighters, where the U.S.-backed forces in charge say the Assad regime's collapse presents new risks.
Ex-Syrian military official indicted in California on torture charges
Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's infamous Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008 under recently ousted President Bashar al-Assad, was arrested in Los Angeles in July.
American found in Syria speaks out
Less than a week after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, Travis Timmerman of Missouri was found walking barefoot near Damascus on Thursday after being reported missing earlier this year. Meanwhile, the search for American journalist Austin Tice continues. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Charlie D'Agata report.
A look at ruins of Aleppo after Assad's fall
A man identifying himself as an American has been found in Syria after being freed from a prison. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer spoke with the man about what it was like to be detained in Syria. Then, CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins with more from Aleppo.
American found after months in Syrian prison
A man identifying himself as American Travis Timmerman tells CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer he was freed from a Syrian prison earlier this week as rebel forces ousted longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad. Timmerman said he was held for seven months. Palmer has more from just outside Damascus.
CBS News speaks with man who says he's just been freed from Syrian prison
A man identifying himself as Missourian Travis Timmerman tells CBS News he was liberated from a Syrian prison upon dictator Bashar al-Assad's ouster.
U.S. tries to stop ISIS comeback in Syria
U.S. forces are working to prevent a reemergence of ISIS in Syria after rebels toppled the Assad family's regime. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Global powers considering next steps in Syria
Celebrations continue in Syria as questions swirl about what the post-Assad era will look like. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Israel pushing into Syria
Hundreds of U.S. troops are in Syria to help prevent ISIS there. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab is in Syria as more questions emerge about the future of the country torn by civil war and as Israel pushes in to create a buffer zone.
Israel to continue strikes on Syria
The Israeli military says it has been targeting weapons stockpiles in Syria with hundreds of strikes since the fall of the Assad regime in an effort to keep the weapons away from extremists. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on the strikes.
Syrian families searching for loved ones
Syrians are searching for answers about their loved ones after the collapse of the Assad regime. Islamic fighters broke into Saydnaya and liberated all the prisoners, leaving the jail cells empty. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Elections planned for Syria
Syria's new interim prime minister, Mohammad al-Bashir, is calling for Syrians who fled the country to return home after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Bashir has been appointed by rebel groups to be the transitional head of government for the country before elections in March. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Israel strikes weapons stockpiles in Syria
Israel carried out airstrikes in Syria overnight, targeting Syrian military facilities that have chemical weapons stockpiles and long-range missiles. Israeli troops also seized a border buffer zone for the first time in more than a half-century. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Syrians await entry after fall of regime
Syrian refugees who fled to Turkey during President Bashar al-Assad's regime are awaiting entry back into their country after the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, took over. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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Trump's would-be assassin sought weapon to shoot down his plane, DOJ says
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Virginia shooting kills 3 and wounds 3 others; suspects in custody
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Death toll tops 100 in roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic
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