- DUBAI: Security officials in Bahrain say an explosion has damaged at least two cars in the first such attack since the country's rulers began a crackdown on suspected dissidents last month.
The officials say Tuesday's blast struck vehicles belonging to Sunnis, including an employee of the Interior Ministry. No casualties were reported in the area south of the capital, Manama.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
Bahrain's leaders have detained more than 250 people and accused 23 political activists and others of plotting to overthrow the government.
