Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Nov. 10

DAMASCUS -- Explosions were heard in the Sayyidah Zaynab area on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, Syrian state television reported.

Sayyidah Zaynab, located just south of the Syrian capital, is home to a prominent Shiite shrine and has been the target of Israeli attacks in the past. (Syria-Explosions)

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ISLAMABAD -- At least eight people were killed and over 20 others injured in two separ