Three killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing

Counter-protesters chant pro-government slogans at Alawite demonstrators (Omar Albam/AP)

At least three people have been killed in clashes on Syria’s coast between protesters from the Alawite religious minority and counter-demonstrators.

The violence came two days after a bombing at an Alawite mosque in the city of Homs killed eight people and wounded 18 others during prayers.