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Size of Blast and Number of Injuries Are Seen as Rare for a Rock From Space – New York Times
New York Times Size of Blast and Number of Injuries Are Seen as Rare for a Rock From SpaceNew York TimesThe meteor that exploded over Russia on Friday set off the largest explosion of its kind in more than a … Continue reading
Russian meteor causes blast; hundreds injured
A meteor streaked through the skies above Russia’s Urals region Friday morning, before exploding with a flash and boom that shattered glass in buildings and left hundreds of people hurt. CNN.com – Most Popular
Russian meteor shower causes blast; hundreds injured – CNN International
ABC News Russian meteor shower causes blast; hundreds injuredCNN InternationalMoscow (CNN) — A meteor shower sparked an explosion that left 247 people injured Friday in southern Russia, the local Emergency Ministry said. Nine people have been hospitalized, a spokesman for … Continue reading
Blast at coal mine in northern Russia kills 18 people – Washington Post
Irish Times Blast at coal mine in northern Russia kills 18 peopleWashington PostMOSCOW — A blast at a coal mine in northern Russia on Monday killed 18 people, officials said Monday. Rescuers have recovered 10 bodies at the Vorkutinskaya mine … Continue reading
At least 8 killed after firework truck blast causes bridge collapse in China
A truck carrying fireworks on an expressway bridge in central China exploded Friday, causing part of the bridge to collapse and sending dozens of vehicles plunging off the edge, authorities said. CNN.com – Most Popular
30 French warplanes blast Islamist targets in Mali – gulfnews.com
gulfnews.com 30 French warplanes blast Islamist targets in Maligulfnews.comImage Credit: AP; French Rafale jetfighters are prepared before heading to Mali from the Saint Dizier airbase, eastern France. French fighter jets bombed rebel targets in Mali's north. Timbuktu: France said it … Continue reading
Ambassador hails “hero” killed in embassy blast – euronews
euronews Ambassador hails “hero” killed in embassy blasteuronewsFrancis Ricciardone, the US ambassador to Turkey, has paid tribute to the security guard who died in Friday's suicide bombing at the American embassy in Ankara. “I paid my respects to the family … Continue reading
Accident suspected in deadly Pemex blast in Mexico – Los Angeles Times
Toronto Star Accident suspected in deadly Pemex blast in MexicoLos Angeles TimesMEXICO CITY — With rescue operations winding down, the head of Mexico's oil monopoly suggested Friday that a huge explosion that claimed at least 33 lives at the company's … Continue reading
Mexico’s Toll Rises in Blast as Hunt Ends for Survivors – New York Times
New York Times Mexico's Toll Rises in Blast as Hunt Ends for SurvivorsNew York TimesMEXICO CITY — Hundreds of rescue workers ended their search for survivors on Friday at the site of an explosion that tore through an office building … Continue reading
Mexico blast hunt for survivors at ‘dangerous’ phase – BBC News
BBC News Mexico blast hunt for survivors at 'dangerous' phaseBBC NewsRescue work after a deadly explosion at the headquarters of the Mexican oil company Pemex entered its final and most dangerous phase, the attorney general has said. Jesus Murillo Karam … Continue reading
