60-70 dead, hundreds hurt in Texas plant explosion: media
Some 60 to 70 people were killed and hundreds were injured by an explosion at a fertilizer plant outside Waco, Texas, local media reported, citing the local emergency manager.
Boston bombs possibly pressure-cookers full of shrapnel
The deadly explosives detonated at the Boston Marathon were homemade devices full of nails and metal fragments, possibly packed into kitchen pressure cookers.
At least 2 rockets hit Israeli resort town of Eilat: police
At least two rockets exploded in Israel's Red Sea resort town of Eilat early on Wednesday causing no casualties but prompting the authorities to close the airport.
Range of suspects 'wide open' in Boston bombings: FBI
There have so far been no claims of responsibility for the deadly Boston bombings, and investigators are considering a wide range of suspects.
'Family Guy' creator raps fake Boston bombs clip
"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane condemned Tuesday a doctored online clip of the show depicting its star using a cellphone to trigger explosions at the Boston marathon.
Two explosions in Boston kill 3, injure 144
Two explosions in Boston, Massachusetts, kill 3, injure at least 130. Federal authorities are classifying the bombings as a terrorist attack.
Afghan roadside bomb hits bus killing nine: officials
A roadside bomb in Afghanistan exploded under a bus on Monday, killing nine people and wounding at least 22 in an attack by suspected Taliban militants.
19 tourists killed as balloon explodes at Egypt's Luxor
A hot air balloon caught fire and exploded as it was flying over Egypt's ancient temple city of Luxor on Tuesday, killing 19 tourists.
Blast in Arcelor Mittal Aktau; 3 employees injured
Three people were injured by an explosion in a single-storey building at Arcelor Mittal plant in Mangistau obalst in western Kazakhstan.
Yemen gunmen blow up oil pipeline
Gunmen in southeast Yemen have blown up an oil pipeline that transports some 8,000 barrels per day to export terminals on the Gulf of Aden, suspending operations.
Large explosion reported in Massachusetts city
An explosion thought to have been triggered by a gas leak leveled a bar in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts on Friday, moments after dancers were warned to flee.
Colombia bomb blast kills two, injures more than 30
A bomb exploded near a town square in southwestern Colombia packed with dozens of children celebrating Halloween, killing two suspects and injuring more than 30.
PHOTO: Blast in Atyrau Interior Department, one wounded
Three unknown persons threw explosives into the lobby of the city's Interior Department late Friday evening in Atyrau, western Kazakhstan.
PHOTO: 5 terrorists eliminated in Atyrau oblast in Kazakhstan
5 terrorists dead, 1 officer heavily wounded in near Atyrau. The police operation is linked to the recent explosion in the Kazakhstan city.
Blast in Kazakhstan's Atyrau claimed one life
The message on the explosion on Moldagulova street was received at 01:16 p.m. on September 5.
Indian blaze death toll rises to 38
The death toll from a huge blaze at a fireworks factory in southern India rose to 38 on Thursday as police revealed that the plant's licence had been suspended only a day before the tragedy.
Death toll in China mine blast rises to 37
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in China has risen to 37, with another 10 people trapped, authorities said Friday, in one of the country's worst mining accidents of the last year.
Fire at Venezuela oil refinery spreads
A devastating fire at Venezuela's main oil refinery, which has already left 48 people dead, spread Monday to a third fuel storage tank, complicating the difficult task facing firefighters.
Venezuela refinery still ablaze as blast toll hits 41
The devastating fire that followed an explosion at Venezuela's main oil refinery was still burning strong on Sunday, as President Hugo Chavez surveyed the carnage that killed 41 people.
July 22, 2011, the day hell descended on Norwegian island
Ordinarily peaceful Norway, known for tolerance and high living standards, was wrenched out of its serenity that Friday, July 22, 2011, when two deadly attacks from within plunged the nation into horror.
