It had been confined to a northwest corner of Syria for years until this month when Assad’s troops melted away as it swept into Damascus. France said the raising of its flag did not ...

especially during the bloody 13-year civil war that devastated and divided the country. A man is silhouetted behind a Syrian opposition flag during a Syria freedom day celebration at Paterson City ...

Many waved flags and banners that read "Free Syria" and "Freedom", flashed "V" for victory signs and chanted "Allahu Akbar!" (God is Greatest!). Despite a cold drizzle, many came with their families.