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Twin blast kill 60 during Syrian leaders peace talks

Syrian people and soldiers inspect the site of bombing in the district of al-Sayeda Zainab in southern Damascus, Syria. (AAP)
Syrian people and soldiers inspect the site of bombing in the district of al-Sayeda Zainab in southern Damascus, Syria. (AAP) Source: AAP

At least 60 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in twin blasts in the main Shi'ite neighbourhood of the Syrian capital Damascus. So called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack which targeted a major Shia shrine. It comes as Syrian government and opposition leaders are in Geneva for UN sponsored peace talks. Selina and Ivan report


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At least 60 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in twin blasts in the main Shi'ite neighbourhood of the Syrian capital Damascus. So called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack which targeted a major Shia shrine. It comes as Syrian government and opposition leaders are in Geneva for UN sponsored peace talks. Selina and Ivan report


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