Bombs hit Hezbollah convoy in east Lebanon

ZAHLE: Two small bombs hit a Hezbollah convoy in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon on Friday, causing no casualties and only limited damage, a security source said.

The twin bombs were detonated at 5:30 am (0230 GMT) as the convoy of four vehicles passed through the town of Zahle, the source said.

"After the explosion, which caused no casualties, armed men left the vehicles and shot into the air, before continuing on the road to Shtura," the source told on condition of anonymity.

An AFP photographer reported only minor damage to the central reservation.

On June 10, a bomb targeted two vehicles headed to the Syrian border that were also reportedly carrying Hezbollah supporters.

Sectarian tensions have soared in Lebanon as the 27-month conflict in neighbouring Syria has escalated.