Deadly blast at Damascus cafe leaves 6 dead, 22 injured

At least 6 people were killed and 22 injured after an explosive device detonated in a café in Damascus' Al-Hijaz area. The blast near Damascus's main courthouse killed nine and wounded 22 as Syria's new state battles to enforce security. There was no immediate claim for the bombing at a cafe close to the Palace of Justice, a major government building. The incident marks one of the most significant reported escalations in the Syria conflict in recent weeks, with multiple international outlets independently confirming the development.

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