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Blast reported in Yemeni capital

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Security officials say an explosion has struck a housing complex where foreigners live in Yemen's capital.

The blast went off late on Sunday in an upscale neighborhood that is home to Western diplomats, including Americans.

Police cordoned off the area of the explosions in al-Hadda neighborhood of southwestern Sanaa, residents said.

The compound houses the offices of Safer oil company, the former Hunt Oil firm which is now owned by Yemen.

There was no immediate word on casualties.

Two security officials described the incident, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to media.

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