RIYADH, Nov. 8 (Xinhuanet) -- A big explosion shocked the Saudicapital Riyadh at around 24:00 pm Saturday (2100 GMT), a Xinhuacorrespondent reported.

    The blast occurred near the district where the Saudi royal palace and diplomatic buildings are located in the western part of Riyadh, he said. Reports on causalities are not available. Enditem