Supporters of Syrian rebels raise flags at embassies in Madrid and Athens

Supporters of Syrian rebels have taken action at several embassies abroad. In Madrid, about 150 people cheered as a man replaced the Assad government flag with the rebel flag at the Syrian embassy. In Athens, rebel supporters entered the embassy and raised their flag from the rooftop. Police detained four individuals but allowed the flag to remain. In Damascus, rebels entered the Italian ambassador's residence, searching for pro-Assad troops and firing shots at a wall. They left with three cars but did not harm anyone.