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It could take 100 years to be free of explosives: official

Colonel Nguyen Hanh Phuc, deputy director-general of the Viet Nam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC), speaks to Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspapers on Vietnam’s efforts to deactivate bombs and mines left over from the wars.

Indian temple blaze kills 100, more than 380 injured

 A fire and explosions during a fireworks display to mark the start of the local Hindu new year killed 100 people and injured more than 380 at a temple in India's southern Kerala state on Sunday.

Explosions hit Brussels airport, one killed: Belgian media

 Explosions tore through the departure hall of Brussels airport on Tuesday morning killing one person and injuring several others, the Belgian news agency Belga said.

Firefighters battle inferno in central HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze that devastated at least eight houses and caused chaos for many hours in central HCM City yesterday, Dec 1st.

Nigeria blasts: Dozens dead as Maiduguri mosque targeted

At least 30 people have died after two explosions at a mosque near the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, an emergency official says.

China blasts: Casualties in Tianjin port city explosions

 Massive explosions have hit China's northern city of Tianjin, leaving at least 17 people dead and hundreds more injured.

Road accidents kill 2,300 in three months

 VietNamNet Bridge – The public security ministry on Tuesday said 1,744 road accidents occurred nationwide, killing 788 persons and injuring 1,726, during the one month between February 16 and March 15.

Government issues February meeting Resolution

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has issued a resolution on its February meeting with important tasks for the coming time stated.

Explosions and fire at Dutch Shell plant

 Fire crews are tackling a blaze at a Shell chemical plant in the Netherlands following a series of explosions.