Yemen: 2 killed in botched suicide attack

SANAA, Yemen—Yemeni military officials say a suspected al-Qaida suicide bomber died when his explosives detonated before reaching his target in the southern province of Aden.

They say a civilian who was likely tricked into giving him a ride also was killed.

The officials say the suicide bomber was on his way to attack an intelligence office in the city of Mansoura early Friday when the blast happened.

The officials say the civilian probably had no idea about the bomber's plans.

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