Syrians celebrate month since Assad’s overthrow with revolutionary songs in Damascus
A packed concert hall in Damascus came alive this week with cheers as Wasfi Maasarani, a renowned singer and symbol of the Syrian uprising, performed in celebration of “Syria’s victory.”
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Syrians celebrate a month since Assad’s overthrow with revolutionary songs in Damascus
DAMASCUS (AP) — A packed concert hall in ... s return to Syria after 13 years of exile. While living in Los Angeles, Maasarani had continued to support Syria’s uprising through his music ...
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Qatar's PM arrives in Damascus to meet with de facto ruler Sharaa, Al Jazeera Live shows
DUBAI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Thursday arrived at Damascus ... Energycategory Los Angeles evacuees told stay ...
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Rebuilding Old Damascus After Assad
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