President Assad
WAX2000061006 - 10 JUNE 2000 - WASHINGTON, DC. USA: Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, died at the age of 69 in Syria, June 10, 2000. He was the region's longest ruling leader, controlling Syria for 30 years. His son Bashar is expected to succeed him as leader. mc UPI
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