The Syrian factions that toppled President Bashar Assad last month have named an Islamist former rebel leader as the country‘s interim president in a push to project a united front as they face the monumental task of rebuilding Syria after nearly 14 years of civil war.

Syria’s government appears to have fallen after opposition fighters say they entered Damascus following a stunning advance.

The last time Syrian President Bashar Assad was in serious trouble was 10 years ago.

Syrian insurgents have swept into the central city of Hama after days of intense clashes with government forces.