Syria's constitution court on Monday cleared two candidates who will stand against President Bashar al-Assad in upcoming presidential elections in the war-torn country.

Syria: Bashar al-Assad will face two 'rivals' in presidential elections

Civil war-hit Syria will hold a presidential election on May 26, speaker of the parliament announced on Sunday. This will be Syria's second presidential election in the shadow of the war.

Syria to hold presidential election on May 26, says parliament speaker

Syrians voted Sunday to elect a new parliament as the Damascus government grapples with international sanctions and a crumbling economy after retaking large parts of the war-torn country.

Syrians vote for new parliament amid war and economic turmoil

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Syria: Bashar al-Assad will face two 'rivals' in presidential elections

Syria to hold presidential election on May 26, says parliament speaker

Syrians vote for new parliament amid war and economic turmoil