Syrian doctor gets life sentence in Germany for slayings, torture under Assad
The defendant enjoyed inflicting physical pain on people he considered less worthy and inferior, according to presiding judge Christoph Koller, highlighting the severity of the crimes.
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Key City of Hama
Rebels have rapidly expanded territory in northwestern Syria, controlling Idlib and Aleppo Provinces, aiming to capture Hama, where Assad's government has long held strength.