The toll from twin bombings targeting Shia pilgrims in Syria's capital, Damascus has risen to 74 dead. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, among the victims of yesterday's blasts were 43 Iraqi pilgrims. The pilgrims had come to Damascus to visit shrines in famed Old City.<br/><br/>The Britain-based monitor said, 11 bystanders and eight children were among those killed, as well as 20 members of pro-government security forces.<br/><br/>Iraq's foreign ministry said around 40 of its nationals had died. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.