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Syrians who remained loyal to him through years of civil war fume that he left without a word. Read more at straitstimes.com.

DAMASCUS, Syria — Jubilant Syrians crowded the streets and ... since opposition forces stormed the capital and overthrew ...

Damascus has fallen. Once again. One of the oldest cities in the world has fallen. To rise again from its rubble, heralding a new order. In its rise and fall, Damascus has lessons for all ...

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP ... Shops also reopened in the city's ancient Hamidiyeh market, where armed men and civilians could be seen buying perfume and ice cream. A clothing shop owner, who ...

DAMASCUS, Syria — Israel carried out a wave ... Shops also reopened in the city's ancient Hamidiyeh market, where armed men and civilians could be seen buying things like perfume and ice cream.