Forty killed in Damascus blasts

Forty people have been confirmed killed and around 100 wounded in twin suicide car bombings in Damascus, the Syrian government said today.

Forty killed in Damascus blasts
Fri, 23 Dec, 2011 - 13:18

Forty people have been confirmed killed and around 100 wounded in twin suicide car bombings in Damascus, the Syrian government said today.

State TV blamed al-Qaida for the attacks.

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