Syrian forces fire tear gas at protest in capital

Syrian security forces fired teargas on Friday to disperse a pro-democracy protest in the historic Midan district of Damascus, a witness said.

"The 'amn' (security) fired the tear gas from a flyover overlooking Midan. They were over 2,000 protesters and now hundreds have re-grouped," the witness told Reuters by phone as the chant "the people want the overthrow of the regime" was audible in the background. (Reuters)