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BY NATHAN BYRNE

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Reports from state media in Syria blame terrorists for a pair of explosions in Damascus that killed dozens of people. The opposition accuses the Syrian government. Here’s euronews .

“Preliminary reports suggest vehicles packed with explosives were blown up in a targeted attack against both the headquarters for aviation intelligence and criminal security.”

The intelligence chief for former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is being held in Mauritania. He is wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.

According to a BBC report , Abdullah al-Senussi is nicknamed "the butcher." He’s described by Libyan, Arab and western sources as a thuggish figure who beat and abused prisoners.

The U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians in a shooting rampage is back in the country. CNN has the latest on Staff Sgt. Robert Bales.

“He’s now in custody in a prison in Ft. Leavenworth. Military officials say he’s being held in a cell all by himself.”

Stay with Newsy for more news analyses throughout the day. For Newsy Now, I’m Nathan Byrne, highlighting the top headlines making you smarter, faster.