Syrians protest alcohol sale limits, curbs on personal freedom

Hundreds of Syrians protested in central Damascus on Sunday against new restrictions on alcohol sales, reflecting wider fears that the Islamist authorities may tighten curbs on personal freedoms.

Published Mar 22, 2026, 1:44 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Hundreds of Syrians protested in central Damascus on Sunday against new restrictions on alcohol sales, reflecting wider fears that the Islamist authorities may tighten curbs on personal freedoms.

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Photos: North Schuylkill at Bethlehem Catholic — District 11 4A quarterfinal

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5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes central Japan, injuring at least 22

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Former LSU players criticize Kiffin after 31-13 loss to Alabama

T-Bob Hebert joined other former LSU players in publicly criticizing coach Lane Kiffin after LSU’s 31-13 defeat to No. 5 Alabama on Saturday. While they vented frustration over...

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Afternoon of firsts for Lehigh wrestling at Liberty

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Former LSU star T-Bob Hebert launches profanity-laced tirade after Alabama win

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Phillipsburg reaches 5th straight sectional final

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Dana White to meet Trump after press secretary offer

UFC CEO Dana White said Saturday he will meet President Donald Trump on Monday. The meeting follows a social media post from Trump offering White the role of...

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Belvidere’s Ferreira finishes second at NJSIAA Group 1 meet

Belvidere senior Alexandra Ferreira finished second at the NJSIAA Group 1 cross country meet Saturday at Holmdel Park, the top finish among runners from Hunterdon and Warren counties....

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Kiffin calls Leavitt’s late throw a ‘poor decision’; DeBoer wants more

Alabama’s Luke Metz intercepted an ill-advised throw from LSU’s Sam Leavitt with 28 seconds left in the first half, turning the Tigers away and sending Alabama into halftime...

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Emmaus’ Hearn leads Lehigh Valley at PIAA cross country

Emmaus junior David Hearn led the way for Lehigh Valley runners at Saturday’s 87th PIAA cross country championships at Big Spring High School in Newville. Lehigh Valley competitors...

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Syrians protest alcohol sale limits, curbs on personal freedom

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