Syria: Bombings rock Damascus suburb Sayyida Zeinab

<p>At least 12 people have been killed in suicide bomb attacks on a suburb of Damascus which is home to Syria's holiest Shia shrine, state media say.</p><p>Islamic State group said three militants – two carrying explosives belts and one with a car bomb – carried out the attacks in Sayyida Zeinab, 10km (six miles) south of the centre. At least 55 other people were wounded.</p><p>Sayyida Zeinab, a predominantly Shia area, has been a frequent target of attacks from jihadi groups.</p><p>The Sunni IS group says it was behind at least two other bombings in the district earlier this year that killed more than 150 people.<br><br></p>