Bomb explodes south of Beirut
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A Lebanese security official says a small bomb has exploded near a car in a Hezbollah stronghold south of the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
It was not immediately clear whether there were any casualties from the blast in the Hay el-Sellom district or what was being targeted.
The Hezbollah-owned Al Manar TV said two people were wounded in the Monday night explosion.
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The security official said the bomb exploded near an office belonging to the Shiite Muslim Amal militia, which is a rival of the militant Hezbollah group. Militiamen in the area opened fire following the blast, causing panic among residents.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.