Syria: Baath Party marks 49 years in power; violence continues
Syria's ruling Baath party marked 49 years in power on Thursday, but instead of celebrating the March 8 revolution, the day was symbolically commemorated by striking a clause in the country's new constitution that cements the party's governance in the law. The clause was replaced with an amendment that promotes political pluralism.
Meanwhile, Syrian regime forces continued to pummel antigovernment protesters. Al-Arabiya reported that 49 people were killed across the country on Thursday, but did not list the circumstances surrounding the deaths. (Roi Kais and News Agencies)
