Suicide bomber attempts to detonate near Kaaba, device malfunctions

A suicide bomber reportedly attempted to detonate explosive laden vest inside Grand Mosque here Friday night. The device malfunctioned and no blast occured.

According to reports the alleged bomber got close to Kaaba. Saudi authorities have not commented on the reports.

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