Attack in Damascus kills two, wounds six

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An attack in the Syrian capital of Damascus early Tuesday has left two people dead and six more wounded. 

According to the state media, the attack targetted a civilian home located near the Lebanese embassy in Mezzah, a western district that is home to Damascus University and many foreign embassies.

They didn't specify who was responsible for the attack.

Earlier, the state media had said the Syrian army opened fire on "a hostile target" over Daraya, a suburb southwest of Damascus, leaving a two-storey building damaged. 

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