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Ukraine August 8, 2023

Ukrainian officials accuse Russian forces of targeting rescue workers with missile strikes

Russia has been accused of targeting Ukrainian rescue workers with two recent missile strikes. The two strikes slammed into buildings in the city of Pokrovsk.

Mexico August 4, 2023

Mexican marines find 110 pounds of dynamite in meth lab, possibly meant for attack on law enforcement

Marines in Mexico discovered 110 pounds of dynamite hidden in a meth laboratory. The drug cartels that ran the lab may have intended to use the explosives to attack law enforcement.

Middle East July 27, 2023

Kuwait executes 5, including perpetrator of 2015 mosque bombing claimed by Islamic State

Kuwait announced on Thursday that it carried out the execution of five prisoners at the Central Prison, including one who was convicted for his role in the 2015 bombing of a Shiite mosque in Kuwait City.

Africa July 24, 2023

Deadly suicide bombing at Somali military academy in Mogadishu claims lives of 25 soldiers

A suicide bombing at the Somali military academy killed 25 soldiers in Mogadishu. The attack was carried out by al-Shabab, and resulted in over 40 soldiers sustaining injuries.

California July 20, 2023

California man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend by leaving package bomb at her spa business

A California man was convicted of four felonies Wednesday. In 2018, the man left an explosive package at his ex-girlfriend’s spa business, which sent body parts across the parking lot.

Pakistan July 18, 2023

Suicide bomber attacks truck carrying Pakistani security forces, at least 8 wounded

A truck carrying Pakistani troops was attacked by a suicide bomber in Peshawar. At least eight troops were wounded, and the truck was badly damaged in the attack.

Mexico July 12, 2023

6 Mexican police officers, prosecutors killed in series of roadway bomb blasts

A series of coordinated bomb blasts in western Mexico killed six police officers and prosecutors. The bomb blasts are suspected to be coordinated by the country's cartels.

Washington July 7, 2023

Seattle-bound plane passenger accused of making bomb threat that caused pilot to make emergency landing

A passenger on a flight from Atlanta to Seattle made a bomb threat that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in Spokane, Washington.

Washington DC July 3, 2023

Suspects wanted after D.C. businesses hit with explosive devices, Molotov cocktail: police

Police in Washington, D.C., say they are seeking a suspect after three local businesses were hit with explosive devices and a Molotov cocktail-style device.

California June 28, 2023

Woman throws Molotov cocktail inside CA bank after waiting in line for ‘too long,’ sentenced to 2 years

A woman was sentenced to two years in prison after trying to firebomb a bank near Los Angeles, California, with a Molotov cocktail for waiting in line for “too long."

Ukraine June 13, 2023

Russian missile attack on Zelenskyy's hometown kills at least 11, wounds over 2 dozen more

Russia carried out a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, on June 13, 2024. At least 11 people were killed, and over two dozen others were hurt.