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# Bomb blasts

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Rescuers work through the night as death toll rises following massive Beirut explosions

Lebanon’s prime minister said the blast was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate.

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Aug 5th 2020, 7:02 AM

Condemnation for 'cowardly and callous' bomb explosions in Derry

Forensic examinations at the two scenes of the explosions last night will get underway this morning.

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Jan 20th 2012, 8:21 AM