ATHENS, Greece- A strong explosion damaged eight cars outside a court building in the Greek capital on Thursday but caused no injuries, police said.

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The device was placed on a motorbike parked outside the Athens court. Police had evacuated the area after a warning call to a TV station. There was no claim of responsibility.

"The explosive device damaged cars and windows," said the police official, who did not want to be named.