SYRIAN cities marked New Year’s Eve with large-scale celebrations amid tight security, just weeks after the ousting of former ruler Bashar al-Assad. In the capital Damascus, crowds gathered in the main Umayyad Square to witness a large fireworks display. “This year’s New Year’s celebration has a special significance. “For the first time in Syria, we […]

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