State TV: Syrian Defense Minister Killed In Suicide Blast

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Syria’s defense minister General Daoud Rajha has reportedly been killed in a suicide blast in Damascus, the nation’s capital, according to state TV.

The AP reports that a suicide bomber struck the National Security building on Wednesday during a meeting of Cabinet ministers and security officials. 

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