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Assad Hospitalized After Poisoning Attempt in Moscow

1/2/2025

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Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad may have been the target of a poisoning attempt in Moscow, where he resides under Russian protection. After suddenly falling ill and exhibiting troubling symptoms like choking and coughing, medical tests confirmed the presence of poison in his system, leading to a serious investigation by Russian authorities.

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Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad may have been the target of a poisoning attempt in Moscow, where he resides under Russian protection. After suddenly falling ill and exhibiting troubling symptoms like choking and coughing, medical tests confirmed the presence of poison in his system, leading to a serious investigation by Russian authorities.