Syrian capital shaken by explosion

A massive car bomb has exploded near Syria's ruling party headquarters in Damascus, killing at least 53 people and scattering mangled bodies amid the smoldering wreckage.

Syrian fire fighters extinguishing burning cars after huge explosion that shook central Damascus, Syria. Photo / AP

Image 1 of 7: Syrian fire fighters extinguishing burning cars after huge explosion that shook central Damascus, Syria. Photo / AP