WATCH Blasts rock Damascus during Macron’s visit

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• 18 people were injured in the explosions in Damascus.

  reliability moderate2/2 sources

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• An explosion in a cafe in the center of the Syrian capital killed ten people, 21 were injured.

  according to Rossiyskaya Gazeta

• Citing an unnamed security official, state media reported that the two blasts in the heart of the capital were caused by explosive devices.

  according to The Boston Globe

• Footage widely circulated on social media showed a vehicle on fire and blood stains on the street.

  according to The Boston Globe

• The country is going through a fragile peace process after 13 years of civil war.

  according to Ouest-France — À la Une

• The first explosion occurred shortly after the entourage of Macron left for the presidential palace.

  according to Folha de S.Paulo — Em Cima da Hora +2

• Reuters footage showed flames and smoke billowing from a trash can when a second explosion was caught on camera a few metres away.

  according to Daily Dispatch +2

• Emmanuel Macron did not hear the explosions, said his firm.

  according to L'Express

• And we would love to have influence in Syria the way you have'.

  according to Daily Mail

• The reasons behind the explosions in the Syrian capital are currently unknown.

  according to Daily Mail

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• 18 people were injured in the explosions in Damascus.

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