Bahrain: Blast on parked bus near British Embassy

Bahrain's interior ministry says a blast occurred inside a minibus parked near the British Embassy, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries. 

A brief statement posted by the ministry says the explosion occurred in a public parking area near the British diplomatic compound in the capital Manama. Investigators sealed off the area. 

Security has been boosted sharply across Bahrain during annual Shiite religious ceremonies.