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Multiple bombings rock Saudi Arabia, including Medina and an American site - CBS News
Now a bombing in the holly city. What next?
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Multiple bombings rocked the Arab world's richest country Monday, as violence against innocent Muslims continues to mar the holy Islamic month of Ramadan.
State-linked Saudi news websites say an explosion has gone off outside one of Islam's holiest sites in the city of Medina, the same day that two suicide bombers struck different cities in Saudi Arabia.
State-linked Saudi news websites, quoting unnamed security officials, say the explosion in Medina was caused by a suicide bomber.
Sabq reported that the suicide bomber detonated his vest near a security building outside the sprawling mosque where the Prophet Muhammad is buried, one of Islam's holiest sites. The area was packed with pilgrims for prayer during the final days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Now a bombing in the holly city. What next?