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Massive explosion rocks Syrian capital - 40 dead

Security forces inspect the site of twin blasts in Damascus. Two powerful blasts struck during morning rush hour, killing scores, wounding dozens and prompting the UN observer chief to appeal for help to end the bloodshed ravaging Syria.

Security forces inspect the site of twin blasts in Damascus. Two powerful blasts struck during morning rush hour, killing scores, wounding dozens and prompting the UN observer chief to appeal for help to end the bloodshed ravaging Syria.  (AFP / Getty Images)

Two massive explosions rocked the Syrian capital of Damascus on Thursday morning, killing more than 40 people and leaving 170 injured.

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Syrians rush to the aid of victims at the site of twin blasts in Damascus.  (AFP / Getty Images)

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Syrians remove remains of victims from the site of twin blasts in Damascus.  (AFP / Getty Images)

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A smoldering vehicle at the site of twin blasts in the Syrian capital.  (AFP / Getty Images)

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Syrians gather at the site of twin blasts that struck Damascus during Thursday morning rush hour, killing scores, wounding dozens and prompting the UN observer chief to appeal for help to end the bloodshed ravaging Syria.  (AFP / Getty Images)

Car bombs explode in Damascus

A wounded man receives first aid at a hospital after two car bombs blew up in Damascus.  (AFP / Getty Images)

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Syrian security officers hold up weapons as they shout slogans in front of a damaged military intelligence building where two bombs exploded in Damascus.  (Bassem Tellawi / Associated Press)

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