Al-Assad and his father Hafez have been accused of widespread extrajudicial killings, including mass executions.
Israeli air and ground attacks on homes and shelters in Gaza kill dozens of Palestinians, including women and children.
Mayotte, a territory off the coast of Africa, is significantly poorer than the rest of France.
Qaboun neighbourhood in Damascus was almost completely destroyed by al-Assad forces in revenge for perceived opposition.
The extreme conditions are leaving millions without food or clean water.
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Officials said most schools were opening around the country, a week after the dramatic overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Organisers encourage more women to participate in the annual event traditionally dominated by men.
Israeli air strike targets post office sheltering displaced Palestinian families and nearby houses in Nuseirat.
People rushed to morgues in Damascus to search for loved ones who perished in Bashar al-Assad’s infamous prisons.
Israel has again ordered the forced evacuation of Palestinians after it claimed rocket attacks originated from the area.
Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, honoured for fighting to abolish nuclear weapons.
Malibu wildfire forces evacuation of residents near Pepperdine University, students seek shelter in campus library.
Rapid advances by Syrian opposition forces end a war that began with peaceful protests before spiralling out of control.
People demanding a new vote and return to EU integration gathered in Tbilisi for the 12th consecutive day of protest.
