Bomb Attacks In Damascus Kill At Least 40

by Deborah Amos, NPR

Two bomb blasts in the Syrian capital of Damascus Friday left at least 40 dead and many more wounded. State-controlled media say suicide bombers from al-Qaida targeted government installations. It was the first attack of its kind since the Syrian uprising began in March.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, December 23, 2011