# Explosions

This year

2023

# War in Ukraine

Strike on residential building in east Ukraine kills at least 5: officials

The strike hit the entrance of a nine-storey building, turning several floors into smouldering rubble.

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Jan 14th 2023, 7:00 PM

Last year

2022

# Ukraine

Putin vows more 'severe' attacks after Russian missiles batter Ukraine

The biggest wave of strikes across Ukraine in months killed at least 11 people.

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Oct 10th 2022, 8:17 PM

# Lviv

Five wounded in fresh attacks on west Ukraine city of Lviv

There were reports of explosions in the city earlier this afternoon.

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Mar 26th 2022, 5:10 PM

All time

# Lebanon

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

# Tripoli

Three dead as gunfire and explosions rock Libya's foreign ministry building

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.

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Dec 25th 2018, 11:22 AM

# Tultepec

'It rained fire' - At least 24 dead after explosions at Mexican fireworks factory

The victims included four firefighters and five police.

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Jul 6th 2018, 10:46 AM

# Explosions

At least 119 people killed as bomb attacks rock Baghdad

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the bombing in a statement posted online.

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Jul 3rd 2016, 6:40 PM

# Terror Alert

Flights cancelled as Europe freezes transport links with Brussels

Airlines across Europe, including Aer Lingus and Ryanair, have cancelled flights.

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Mar 22nd 2016, 1:48 PM

# Burkina Faso

Al-Qaeda gunmen kill at least 20 people outside African hotel popular with tourists

Around 10 vehicles were on fire in the street where the four-star Splendid hotel is located in a busy, central area of Ouagadougou.

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Jan 16th 2016, 8:15 PM

# Indonesia

Jakarta attack: Police identify extremist who may have plotted attacks

At least two people were killed in the early morning blasts, the first mass attack in the Indonesian capital since the bombings of two hotels in 2009.

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Jan 14th 2016, 10:23 PM

# Ballinrobe

Explosions heard as fire engulfs Mayo factory

Fire services are tackling the fire at McHale Engineering.

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Jun 2nd 2015, 9:02 PM

# blown up

Islamic State video shows militants destroying ancient city of Nimrud

The ruins of the city founded in the 13th century BC were one of the most famous archaeological sites in Iraq.

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Apr 12th 2015, 6:00 PM

# Cairo

Explosions at four subway stations in Egypt

Two people have been wounded.

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Jun 25th 2014, 9:37 AM

# Boko Haram

Death toll in Nigeria bus station bombs rises to 71

President Goodluck Jonathan is on his way to the scene, where a further 124 commuters were injured.

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Apr 14th 2014, 11:21 AM

# Peace Protest

Have you heard about the 'Not a Martyr' campaign?

The ‘selfie’ protest is ready to move onto its next step in the Lebanon.

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Jan 13th 2014, 10:00 PM

# Iraq

Dozens killed, more than 120 injured in Baghdad car bomb attacks

850 people have been killed in September alone as a result of Iraq violence.

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Sep 30th 2013, 11:52 AM

# Bombings

Military troops among 40 dead in Yemen attack

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula are targeting oil facilities, foreigners and security forces.

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Sep 20th 2013, 4:22 PM

# Canada

Two dead after explosion at fireworks factory

Around 150 firefighters battled the flames to bring them under control.

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Jun 20th 2013, 9:03 PM

# Turkey

Updated: Explosions leave 40 dead and 100 injured in Turkey

One of the car bombs exploded outside the city hall while the other went off outside the post office in the town of Reyhanli, a main hub for Syrian refugees and rebel activity in Turkey’s Hatay province, just across the border.

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May 11th 2013, 4:15 PM

# trading

This is how the markets reacted to fake news tweet

The tweet erroneously said there had been two explosions at the White House and President Barack Obama was injured.

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Apr 23rd 2013, 7:08 PM

Voices

Column: I’ll never forget the moment I heard the news of the explosions in my hometown

Boston native, Larry Donnelly reflects on the the horrific events that happened at the Boston Marathon this week, saying he’s been heartened by the expressions of solidarity from countless Irish people who have such a special affinity with the most Irish city in the US.

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Apr 21st 2013, 8:15 AM

Voices

Column: Downtown Boston is a crime scene and I’m sitting in my office a few miles away

Having just moved to the US, Jan Schneider had planned to go watch the Boston Marathon. Luckily, other things came up and he never made it. Here’s his account of living in the aftermath of the Boston bombings.

Apr 17th 2013, 2:00 PM

Voices

Boston, from Heartbreak Hill to Heartbreak Marathon

Stephen O’Byrnes, a veteran marathon runner who completed the Boston Marathon ten years ago, explains how bombing the finishing straight is a particularly wicked and cruel act.

Apr 16th 2013, 9:15 PM

# Solidarity

PHOTOS: New Yorkers offer solidarity with Boston after marathon terror

Informal tributes have mushroomed across the USA’s largest city, which has its own experiences of mass terror.

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Apr 16th 2013, 8:26 AM

# Boston Marathon

'We thought it was sparklers going off': Irish runners speak of Boston trauma

Irish participants in the Boston Marathon have spoken of the shock at the events at the finish line on Boylston Street.

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Apr 16th 2013, 7:45 AM

# Boston Marathon

UPDATED: Three dead, 140 injured in Boston Marathon blasts

US media outlets are reporting that an eight-year-old was killed in the explosions.

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Apr 16th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Boston Marathon

Hashtag #BostonHelp offers support to those in need

From a free bed to transport to a shoulder to cry on – the power of social media is put to good use.

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:35 AM

# Boston Marathon

President, Taoiseach and Tánaiste extend sympathies to Boston

President Michael D Higgins has issued a brief statement offering thoughts to the people of Boston after today’s explosions at the city’s marathon.

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Apr 16th 2013, 12:35 AM

# Boston Marathon

New York City on high alert after Boston explosions

Barack Obama to address the nation on the situation as NYC goes into security lockdown.

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Apr 15th 2013, 10:57 PM

# Boston Marathon

Video captures moment Boston Marathon was rocked by two explosions

Videos show the explosion and its immediate aftermath. Warning: Viewers may find some footage distressing.

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Apr 15th 2013, 10:08 PM

# Boston

Boston police: 'This is an ongoing event'

Three explosions have occurred in the city this afternoon. The public has been asked to remain at home and visitors have been asked to return to their place of accommodation.

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Apr 15th 2013, 10:07 PM