Syrian Deal to Evacuate Tens of Thousands of People Begins

Syrian state TV says at least eight people have been killed and 12 wounded in a series of car bomb explosions in Damascus.

    

A suicide attacker blew himself up early Sunday after being surrounded by security forces. State media says the security forces intercepted the two other car bombs, suggesting they were controlled explosions.

    

Footage on state media showed damaged buildings and scorched vehicles.

    

Such attacks have been relatively rare in Damascus, the seat of power for President Bashar Assad. Pro-government forces have been fighting to drive rebels from Ain Terma, one of their last strongholds in the Damascus suburbs.

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