Armed group steals vehicles from Italian ambassador's residence in Damascus

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An armed group stole three vehicles from the Italian ambassador's residence in Damascus. This incident occurred after Islamist rebels claimed control of the city. Italy's foreign minister confirmed the ambassador is safe and working remotely. The armed group did not harm anyone during the raid. The situation in Syria remains complex, with reports of celebratory gunfire following the rebels' offensive against President Bashar al-Assad's forces.


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