RIYADH: Loud explosions were heard today in the Saudi capital, witnesses said. The explosions came from the vicinity of the General Security building, which is affiliated to the Interior Ministry, in al-Nassiriyah neighborhood in central Riyadh, the witnesses said. A police official confirmed the explosions but did not provide details. Witnesses said the explosions, which occurred about 2 p.m. local time, shattered windows and damaged walls in surrounding buildings. It was not immediately known whether there were any casualties.
Additional from BBC: Reports say the explosion blew off the facade of a security forces building and destroyed a number of cars. Unconfirmed reports from witnesses say at least 10 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded. Police have repeatedly clashed with Islamic militants around Riyadh in the last two weeks and have intercepted five vehicles packed with explosives.
| Dire Revenge for the "militants" the Saudis have banged lately. |
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