Syrian Christians attended first Christmas mass

Christmas In Post-Assad Syria Tainted By Fears For Minority's Future
Sarah Latifa had feared that her Christian community in Syria may struggle to celebrate its first Christmas since Islamist-led rebels toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad earlier this month.
Syrian Christians attend Christmas mass for first time since fall of Assad
Syrian Christians attended Christmas Eve services on Tuesday for the first time since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad in early December, in an early test of the new Islamist rulers' pledges to protect the rights of the country's religious minorities.
A cautious Christmas for Christians in the new Syria
Twinkling lights, stars, bells and revolutionary flags are strung above the ancient streets of the old city of Damascus.
Christians protest in Syrian capital after burning of Christmas tree
Protests erupted in Christian neighborhoods of the Syrian capital Damascus after a Christmas tree was set on fire in another town by unidentified men on Monday evening.
Syrians hope for a new era of peace in first Christmas after Bashar Assad’s ouster
Christians in Syria lit up a giant Christmas tree and celebrated Mass as they spoke of their hopes for a new era after the ouster of president Bashar Assad (AP video shot by Abdulrahman Shaheen and Hussein Malla).
Christian in Syria celebrate the first Christmas since the end of the Assad regime
Christians in Syria are struggling with how publicly to celebrate Christmas this year. There is a lot unknown about the interim government ruling Syria and their tolerance of religious minorities.
Syria launches crackdown in Assad stronghold after killings
Syria's new rulers began an operation in western Tartous province, home to many from ousted leader Bashar Assad's Alawite sect. The killing of 14 police officers the previous day has irked the Islamist-led authorities.
Christmas: Christians see uncertain future in Syria
Dr H.A. Hellyer, senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute discussed the fate of Christians in the new leadership of Syria.
Protests erupt in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Thousands of Christians protest to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.
Outrageous Christmas act sparks global fury
An act of arson against a Christmas tree in the predominantly Christian town of Suqaylabiyah has ignited protests across ...
Syria's minority Christians protest in Damascus after Christmas tree set afire
Protests in Christian neighborhoods of Syria's capital city erupted after a Christmas tree was set ablaze weeks after the ...
Syria: Christmas tree set on fire by suspected 'Islamists', Christians protest
Suspected Islamists set Christmas tree on fire in Syria. The incident triggered massive protests. This is the first time ...
Burning of Christmas tree in central Syria sparks protests
When I Was 6, My Parents Gave Me A Christmas Gift. None Of Us Knew It Would Change The Course Of My Life. I'm An Adult Who Is ...
Thousands protest in Syria after Christmas tree set alight
Thousands of Syrians took to the streets in protest after a Christmas tree was set alight near the city of Hama. A video ...
Burning of a Christmas tree in Syria sets off protests
Footage began to circulate online Monday showing flames at the base of an artificial Christmas tree in the mostly Christian ...
More than 4,500 US troops are spending Christmas in Iraq and Syria, according to Pentagon figures
In the past week, the Pentagon has acknowledged that its footprint in Iraq and Syria is bigger than it has claimed for years ...