Twin 'terrorist' bombings rock Syrian capital

Mar. 17, 2012: Burnt and destroyed cars are seen near the aviation intelligence department, which was attacked by one of two explosions, in Damascus, Syria. (AP2012)

Mar. 17, 2012: Twin bombings struck government targets in the Syrian capital early Saturday, killing security forces and civilians and leaving pools of blood and carnage in the streets, according to state-run television.

Mar. 17, 2012: Twin bombings struck government targets in the Syrian capital early Saturday, killing security forces and civilians and leaving pools of blood and carnage in the streets, according to state-run television. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

Mar. 17, 2012: Syrian army soldiers carry an injured man at the scene of the intelligence department, which was attacked by one of two explosions, in Damascus, Syria.