Bashar al-Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad presents Prince Carlo of Bourbon of the two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria, the Syrian Medal of Merit at al-Shaab palace in Damascus 21 March 2004. The Duke bestowed on Assad the highest Catholic Order, the honour of the Knight Grand Cross of Francesco I and the Benemerenti Gold Medal of the Constantinian Order. Assad became the first Muslim head of state to be recognized by the Catholic order for his contribution to interreligious dialogue and understanding by a Catholic Institution. AFP PHOTO/Louai BESHARA
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Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad addresses the parliament in Damascus, Syria, March 30, 2011. Bashar Al-Assad delivered his first address to the nation Wednesday since the unprecedented dissent erupted two weeks ago.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008 - Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attend a press conference at the Elysee Palace on July 12, 2008 in Paris, on the eve of the Paris summit of the Mediterranean countries - Leaders from some 40 countries -- rich and poor, foes and friends -- meet in Paris on Sunday to launch the Union for the Mediterranean, a flagship project of Nicolas Sarkozy - Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

Syrian President Bashar Assad (R) receives Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) May 10, 2010 in Damascus, Syria. Medvedev is on a two-day state visit and will hold talks focusing on the bilateral relationship between Syria and Russia, amongst other matters.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008 - Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attend a press conference at the Elysee Palace on July 12, 2008 in Paris, on the eve of the Paris summit of the Mediterranean countries - Leaders from some 40 countries -- rich and poor, foes and friends -- meet in Paris on Sunday to launch the Union for the Mediterranean, a flagship project of Nicolas Sarkozy.

Syrian President Bashar Assad (R) receives Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) May 10, 2010 in Damascus, Syria. Medvedev is on a two-day state visit and will hold talks focusing on the bilateral relationship between Syria and Russia, amongst other matters.

Princess Letizia of Spain, King Juan Carlos of Spain, Syrian Arab Republic President Bashar al-Assad, his wife Asma al-Assad, Queen Sofia of Spain and Prince Felipe of Spain pose for photographers at Zarzuela Palace on July 4, 2010 in Madrid, Spain.

Bastille Day Parade In Paris, France On July 14, 2008 - Bashar Al-Assad.

Bastille Day Parade In Paris, France On July 14, 2008 - Bashar Al-Assad.

Bastille Day Parade In Paris, France On July 14, 2008 - Bashar Al-Assad.

In this photograph provided by the Syrian news agency SANA, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) talks with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell May 3, 2003 in Damascus, Syria. Powell and al-Assad discussed issues including Syria's alleged development of weapons of mass destruction and alleged harboring of Iraqi fugitives who fled across the border during the recent conflict.

Poster imaging Syrian Pres. Hafez Assad (C) flanked by his 2 sons, Basil (L), his oldest who died in 1994 car crash & Bashar, hischosen successor.

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad (C, back) waves as parliament members applaud in Damascus, Syria, March 30, 2011. Bashar Al-Assad delivered his first address to the nation Wednesday since the unprecedented dissent erupted two weeks ago.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008 - Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attend a press conference at the Elysee Palace on July 12, 2008 in Paris, on the eve of the Paris summit of the Mediterranean countries - Leaders from some 40 countries -- rich and poor, foes and friends -- meet in Paris on Sunday to launch the Union for the Mediterranean, a flagship project of Nicolas Sarkozy - Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.
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Bashar al-Assad,Bourbon whiskey,Christianity,Damascus,Diplomacy,Middle East,Palace,Politics,President,Syria,VerticalPhotographer LOUAI BESHARACollection: AFP 2013 AFPSyrian President Bashar al-Assad presents Prince Carlo of Bourbon of the two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria, the Syrian Medal of Merit at al-Shaab palace in Damascus 21 March 2004. The Duke bestowed on Assad the highest Catholic Order, the honour of the Knight Grand Cross of Francesco I and the Benemerenti Gold Medal of the Constantinian Order. Assad became the first Muslim head of state to be recognized by the Catholic order for his contribution to interreligious dialogue and understanding by a Catholic Institution. AFP PHOTO/Louai BESHARA (Photo credit should read LOUAI BESHARA/AFP/Getty Images)
Bashar al-Assad,Bourbon whiskey,Christianity,Damascus,Diplomacy,Middle East,Palace,Politics,President,Syria,VerticalPhotographer LOUAI BESHARACollection: AFP 2013 AFPSyrian President Bashar al-Assad presents Prince Carlo of Bourbon of the two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria, the Syrian Medal of Merit at al-Shaab palace in Damascus 21 March 2004. The Duke bestowed on Assad the highest Catholic Order, the honour of the Knight Grand Cross of Francesco I and the Benemerenti Gold Medal of the Constantinian Order. Assad became the first Muslim head of state to be recognized by the Catholic order for his contribution to interreligious dialogue and understanding by a Catholic Institution. AFP PHOTO/Louai BESHARA (Photo credit should read LOUAI BESHARA/AFP/Getty Images)