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  • "Aswad," lit. black but used for any dark colour, here green as opposed to the lighter yellow.

    Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

  • Tens of thousands marched Friday in the Damascus suburbs of Douma and Hajar Aswad, the central cities of Hama and Homs, Latakia and Banias on the coast, the northern cities of Raqqa and Idlib, the northeastern Kurdish region, and in Daraa, witnesses said.

    Dozens killed in bloodiest day of Syria uprising 2011

  • Tens of thousands marched Friday in the Damascus suburbs of Douma and Hajar Aswad, the central cities of Hama and Homs, Latakia and Banias on the coast, the northern cities of Raqqa and Idlib, the northeastern Kurdish region, and in Daraa, witnesses said.

    Syria Protests Spread As Forces Open Fire On Demonstrators 2011

  • Each day there are new demonstrations breaking out all over the country, even in small towns like Hajar Aswad.

    Syrians Cry 'Freedom!' Too Ahed Al Hendi 2011

  • A clip posted on YouTube showed several hundred villagers in Sanamein, near Daraa, chanting "Freedom!" while another showed dozens gathered in the Hajar Aswad neighborhood of the capital.

    Protest spreads in Syria as police move on mosque 2011

  • Tens of thousands marched Friday in the Damascus suburbs of Douma and Hajar Aswad, the central cities of Hama and Homs, Latakia and Banias on the coast, the northern cities of Raqqa and Idlib, the northeastern Kurdish region, and in Daraa, witnesses said.

    Dozens killed in bloodiest day of Syria uprising 2011

  • History has showed us that our effect has always been flooding, said Sharon Aswad, chief program and response officer for the American Red Cross South Central New York region.

    'Large and dangerous' storm heads for NYC 2011

  • Before quoting Ibne Khtal, Tulaiha, Aswad Anasi, Maqees Sababah or the seven men from the tribes of Ukal and Uraynah whom Prophet Muhammad sentenced to death to support your decision, realize that all of them were punished for committing murders, not changing their faith.

    Dr. Faheem Younus: Don't Kill The Apostate Yosef Nadarkhani Dr. Faheem Younus 2011

  • History has showed us that our effect has always been flooding, said Sharon Aswad, chief program and response officer for the American Red Cross South Central New York region.

    'Large and dangerous' storm heads for NYC 2011

  • Before quoting Ibne Khtal, Tulaiha, Aswad Anasi, Maqees Sababah or the seven men from the tribes of Ukal and Uraynah whom Prophet Muhammad sentenced to death to support your decision, realize that all of them were punished for committing murders, not changing their faith.

    Dr. Faheem Younus: Don't Kill The Apostate Yosef Nadarkhani Dr. Faheem Younus 2011

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