Syrian president Bashar El Assad

Syrian president Bashar El Assad

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 (R) receives former German chancelor Gerhard Schroeder in Damascus' People Palace on June 9, 2006, in Syria. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Video conference with German Chancelor at Elysee - Paris

Video conference with German Chancelor at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron takes part in a video conference with German Chancelor Olaf Scholz at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on April 12, 2024. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Video conference with German Chancelor at Elysee - Paris

Video conference with German Chancelor at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and Secretary-General of the Elysee Palace Alexis Kohler take part in a video conference with German Chancelor Olaf Scholz at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on April 12, 2024. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Video conference with German Chancelor at Elysee - Paris

Video conference with German Chancelor at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron takes part in a video conference with German Chancelor Olaf Scholz at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on April 12, 2024. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Video conference with German Chancelor at Elysee - Paris

Video conference with German Chancelor at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and Secretary-General of the Elysee Palace Alexis Kohler take part in a video conference with German Chancelor Olaf Scholz at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on April 12, 2024. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Video conference with German Chancelor at Elysee - Paris

Video conference with German Chancelor at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and Secretary-General of the Elysee Palace Alexis Kohler take part in a video conference with German Chancelor Olaf Scholz at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on April 12, 2024. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At International Meeting for Peace - Rome

Pope Francis At International Meeting for Peace - Rome

Pope Francis and German chancelor Angela Merkel attend an International Meeting for Peace with leaders of various religions and confessions at Rome's Colosseum, Italy on October 7, 2021. Photo by Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At International Meeting for Peace - Rome

Pope Francis At International Meeting for Peace - Rome

German Chancelor Angela Merkel attends an International Meeting for Peace with Pope Francis and leaders of various religions and confessions at Rome's Colosseum, Italy on October 7, 2021. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At International Meeting for Peace - Rome

Pope Francis At International Meeting for Peace - Rome

German Chancelor Angela Merkel attends an International Meeting for Peace with Pope Francis (left) and leaders of various religions and confessions at Rome's Colosseum, Italy on October 7, 2021. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM