Syrian president Bashar El Assad receives his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Moubarak in Damascus

Syrian president Bashar El Assad receives his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Moubarak in Damascus

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - FILE PHOTO - Syrian president Bashar Al Assad (L) receives his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Moubarak in Damascus, Syria, on March 15, 2005, as Syria is facing intense pressure from the U.S. and western countries for its political and military presence in Lebanon. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA.

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In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - FILE PHOTO - Syrian president Bashar Al Assad meets with his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Moubarak in Sharm El Sheikh on November 30, 2004. Egypt should be a go-between Syria and Israel, after Damascus announced its readiness to resume peace talks without any preset conditions. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA.

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In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - Syrian President Bashar Al Assad visits Egypt and meets president Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on April 4, 2004, to discuss situation in the Middle East area as well as consequences of Arab leaders summit postponed last week. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA.

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In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - © Balkis Press/ABACA. 57203-3. Damascus-Syria, March 14, 2004. A surprise visit of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak to his Syrian counterpart Bashar Al Assad, as Syria faces U.S. pressure as well as internal troubles and riots in the Kurdish area of the country.

Last day of Arab League leaders summit, Riyad

Last day of Arab League leaders summit, Riyad

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - FILE PHOTO - Syrian president Bashar Al Assad meets with Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak (R) as Arab League leaders summit ends in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 29, 2007. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon

Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon

Dr Elie Moubarak from the Dar Al-Alma Hospital addresses the media in the lobby of the hospital in Duris in the Beqaa Valley in the centre of Lebanon. Photo by Oliver Marsden/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM