Explosion hits near Hezbollah centre

A car bomb exploded near a Hezbollah position in eastern Lebanon at dawn Tuesday, causing an unknown number of casualties, a security source told AFP on condition of anonymity. "A blast went off at around 4:00 am (0200 GMT)... near a Hezbollah position in Sbouba... causing deaths and injuries," said the source, adding that the explosion was caused by a car bomb. Residents of the area meanwhile said they heard the sound of sirens as ambulances headed towards the scene of the blast. The source said members of the powerful Shiite movement Hezbollah and security forces quickly deployed in the area. Source: AFP