According to the police, the theft took place as people were exiting the venue through gate number two of the venue

Bashar al-Assad’s regime is gone, but it remains unclear what Syria’s new order will eventually look like, writes Lyse Doucet. 

​Bashar al-Assad’s regime is gone, but it remains unclear what Syria’s new order will eventually look like, writes Lyse Doucet.  

An armed group raided the Italian ambassador’s residence in Damascus, stealing three vehicles amidst the backdrop of Islamist rebels claiming control of the city.