Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
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BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Exploding pager hell' and 'Middle East on brink'
Wednesday's front pages focus on an attack involving exploding pagers injuring thousands in Lebanon.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hezbollah Pagers Explode in Apparent Attack Across Lebanon
Lebanon’s health minister said exploding devices across the country injured almost 2,800 people and killed nine, including a child.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Thousands injured, several dead after pagers explode across Lebanon: Health officials
Pager devices "exploded in the hands of their owners in a number of Lebanese regions" on Tuesday, according to Hezbollah-owned Lebanese media outlet Al-Ahed News.Yesterday -
CBS News - World
Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria
In an apparent attack on Hezbollah, hundreds of wireless pagers exploded at the same time in Lebanon and Syria. At least nine people were killed and more than 2,700 injured. Elizabeth Palmer has more.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
At least 8 killed, 2,700 injured by exploding pagers belonging to Hezbollah
The militant group Hezbollah said Tuesday that pagers belonging to its members had blown up across Lebanon, killing at least eight and injuring more than 2,700, according to the country’s Health ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: Hundreds of Pagers Explode in Lebanon
Plus, how a rate cut could affect you.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Exploding pager attack in Lebanon is another blow for US peace hopes
Violent blow against Hezbollah leaves the militia vengeful and vulnerable – and again dashes Washington’s diplomacy. Hezbollah vows retaliation after exploding pagers kill at least 9 and hurt ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Wednesday Briefing: Exploding Pagers Kill at Least 9 in Lebanon
Plus, China’s “silver economy.”2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Israel has a long history of pulling off complex attacks like the exploding pagers
Thousands of pagers used members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people and wounding several thousand, officials said2 days ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Hezbollah vows retaliation after exploding pagers kill at least nine and hurt almost 3,000
Israel yet to make statement about detonations across Lebanon that killed a 10-year-old girl and left 400 in a reported critical condition. What we know about the Hezbollah pager explosions ...2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher after exploding-pagers attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, appearing to get a lift after pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time in an apparent attack — raising fears of a broader ...2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
The Mystery of Hezbollah’s Deadly Exploding Pagers
At least eight people have been killed and more than 2,700 people have been injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers. Experts say the blasts point toward a supply chain compromise, not a cyberattack.2 days ago -
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NBC News - Top stories
Exploding pagers belonging to Hezbollah kill 8 and injure more than 2,700 in Lebanon
Exploding pagers killed at least eight people and injured more than 2,700 in Lebanon, the country's Health Ministry said Tuesday.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Hezbollah says handheld devices exploded causing injuries across Lebanon
Hezbollah is advising the Lebanese public to stay away from handheld devices after reporting that pagers throughout the country had exploded. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports the Lebanese Red Cross is ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
2 Hezbollah members killed, many injured by exploding pagers, group says
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.2 days ago -
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Inquiry reveals new details of serial killer's death
Peter Tobin had multiple health issues after falling and breaking his leg in his cell at HMP Edinburgh.2 days ago