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In post-Assad Damascus, a mix of joy and trepidation
DAMASCUS, Syria — They streamed in by the thousands, deluging Damascus’ Umayyad Square in a sea of cars and people for an impromptu parade…
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Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Syrian media reports say Israeli warplanes have carried out dozens of attacks across the country, including on the capital, Damascus. The…
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Unaccounted chemical weapons warning issued to Syria amid chaos
Syria's chemical weapons are under scrutiny after rebel forces ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, sparking fears of toxic…
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Syrians across Germany rejoice at demise of despised leader al-Assad
Germany's Syrian migrant community took to the streets in their thousands over the weekend to celebrate the ousting of President Bashar…
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How Syria's rebel advance unfolded
Rebel fighters poured into the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, bringing an end to the 24-year reign of…
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Bashar al-Assad Resigns and Flees Syria but Destination Unknown, Confirms Russia, as Rebels Liberate Damascus
Russia's Deputy Defense Minister, Alexander Fomin, said on Sunday that Syria's former leader Bashar al-Assad, known for his brutal regime,…
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Assad flees, rebels enter Damascus, ending 50 years of Syrian family's rule
Syria's army command notified officers that President Bashar al-Assad's rule has ended following a lightning rebel offensive, a Syrian…
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Dozens killed in Damascus, Lebanon, Gaza as Israel ramps up strikes
A total of 20 people were killed and 21 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in and near the Syrian capital Damascus, as Israel launched…
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Syria and Saudi Arabia resume regular commercial flights as part of a thaw in relations
DAMASCUS (AP) — Regular flights between the Syrian capital of Damascus and Saudi Arabia resumed Wednesday for the first time in more than…