Syrian prime minister survives bombing

Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi has survived a car bomb attack in the capital, Damascus.



State media say the blast in the capital's western Mazzeh district targeted Mr Halqi's convoy, causing a number of casualties.



UK-based activist group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said one of Mr Halqi's bodyguards was among several others killed.



It is unclear whether the blast was a suicide bombing or a planted device.



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