Syria: IS claims responsibility for attacks that kill eight
The group targeted a Damascus suburb which is home to the holiest Shi'ite shrine in Syria.
Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for twin suicide and car bomb blasts that left at least eight dead and scores wounded in a Damascus suburb in Syria.
The claim was reported by the Amaq News Agency, which is linked to the group.
The attacks occurred in Sayyida Zeinab, home of Syria's holiest Shi'ite Muslim shrine.
The first attack was carried by an attacker wearing an explosives belt and took place at the entrance of to the suburb.
The second car bomb blast was detonated in al-Teen street, close to the shrine, the Sana news agency reported.