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Huge blasts heard in Syria's capital

By Agencies - Apr 14,2018 - Last updated at Apr 14,2018

Damascus- Several huge explosions were heard in Syria's capital early today, AFP's correspondent there said, as US President Donald Trump announced strikes on the country were under way.

Syrian state television also reported a US attack on Syria, in coordination with France and Britain, Agence France Presse reported.

Trump said the strikes would aim to deter chemical weapons use by the Syrian government, a week after a suspected chemical attack outside Damascus left more than 40 people dead.
 
Also Saturday, A Reuters witness heard a series of loud blasts in the Syrian capital Damascus early on Saturday as the United States announced it had carried out air strikes along with France and Britain.
 
The witness said smoke could also be seen rising in the eastern side of the city, according to Reuters.
 
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