President al-Assad issues an administrative order that refers about 7000 military volunteers to retirementMCHARAFIEH BLAST: CASUALTY TOLL INCREASES TO 6 MARTYRS

Damascus: President Bashar al-Assad, the commander-in-chief of the army and armed forces, issued an administrative order that refers about seven thousand volunteers to the retirement upon their desire. Source: Syrian Arab News Agency The casualty toll from the southern suburb explosion has increased to 6 martyrs, our reporter said on Tuesday. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon