The Anti Media 17-03-31 Original post Cached copy End in Sight for Syrian Civil War? U.S. Now Says Assad Can Stay in Power The Anti Media - 2017-03-31 - Original post - Cached copy (ANTIMEDIA) The United States will no longer be focusing on removing Syrian president Bashar al-Assad from office, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Thursday.