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Small bomb explodes in Saudi Arabia, no casualties
Saudi Arabia said on Monday a small bomb exploded in a car in Riyadh but caused no casualties or damages. An Interior Ministry official said the car exploded while it was parked in front of a building in the Salam district, a residential area in the eastern part of the Saudi capital. Police surrounded the blast site, preventing journalists and passers-by from reaching the area. "It was a small blast and the car was not stuffed with explosives but we are investigating the incident," the official told Reuters."Nothing to see, move along" Another official said the car belonged to a major in the security forces, adding that the blast appeared to have been timed to coincide with the dusk Muslim prayers. "Forensic experts are now investigating the car to find out what substance was used," he added. Bet they donât pick up the major for being a "alk runner". Posted by: Steve 2003-12-29 |
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