Ousted Syrian president Assad and family given asylum in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

By  REUTERS

REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • Moscow is a staunch ally of overthrown Syrian president
  • Deal guarantees safety of Russia's military bases in Syria, agencies say


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