Unexploded mortars, possibly from World War I, found and detonated at airfield in Washington state
Multiple unexploded mortars were found and safely detonated at an airfield in Washington State, authorities said Thursday.
Archaeologist finds unexploded mortar at Pearson Airfield in Vancouver, police say
An archaeologist working in the Vancouver area unearthed what looked like an unexploded mortar on Tuesday, prompting a visit ...
Al Jazeera on MSN7d
Elusive peace: In India’s Manipur, bombs and mortars are civilian weapons
After two years of deadly clashes, the state chief minister has quit. But every hamlet is armed. Peace remains distant ...
News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. on MSN13d
Unexploded World War I mortars found at construction site, Washington police say
A police bomb squad responded to assess the situation, cops said. They safely exploded the first mortar shell with the help ...
Stars and Stripes11d
US, Thai troops detonate over 700 pounds of TNT during EOD training
PHU LAM YAI, Thailand — About 30 U.S. and Thai troops braced themselves Sunday as more than 730 pounds of TNT and nearly 20 ...
RTÉ Ireland10d
Service for Newry officers killed in IRA mortar attack
A church service has been held in Newry this afternoon to mark the 40th anniversary of the largest single loss of police ...
Belfast News Letter on MSN12d
40th anniversary of Newry IRA mortar attack which killed nine Protestant and Catholic RUC officers - and injured 25 members of the public
Bereaved families, injured survivors and their supporters will attend a memorial service this weekend to remember nine RUC ...
‘People jeered the emergency services helping the injured’: Former MLA recalls 1985 IRA mortar attack on 40th anniversary
A memorial service will take place on Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of an IRA atrocity which killed nine RUC officers.
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Elusive peace: In India’s Manipur, bombs and mortars are civilian weapons
Improvised mortar bombs and cartridges surrendered during an ultimatum issued by the governor over the past fortnight in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, India [Tanushree Pandey/Al Jazeera] A senior ...