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A US federal judge postponed on Monday the trial of a Libyan man accused of making the bomb that destroyed a Pan Am flight over Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people, citing new evidence.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

In 2006, North Korea conducted its first nuclear bomb test.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

In 2006 it was confirmed that North Korea had successfully conducted an underground nuclear test and was on its way to building a bomb.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

The minister said prosecutors were investigating a suspect in Romania, who is being held in connection with planned parcel bomb attacks there.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Of course, a species that is smart enough to pack the power of the stars inside a bomb is also smart enough to avoid fighting a war with such weapons.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

Except for Iran, of course, which he alternately bombs, demonizes and flatters.

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026

Earlier US media reports suggested the deal could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium in the future - which can be used as fuel for power plants, but also potentially to make nuclear bombs.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Under Senate questioning Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say whether American bombs were capable of destroying whatever is under Pickaxe Mountain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

There were no streetlights to dim in Souilly to protect the town from bombs; many of the residences appeared to have no electricity at all.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

They also came after Israel bombed the disused Abu Duhur airbase in the country's northwest earlier in the week, claiming it wanted to avert Turkish troops deploying to the facility.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

Surviving crews say they were bombed, and detained, by U.S. forces.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

Lukyanivka residents show determination to stay and rebuild, with businesses reopening near bombed sites despite heavy destruction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Heavily bombed during World War Two because of its huge manufacturing capacity, Manchester became a creative hub from the 1980s onwards with bands like New Order and Oasis achieving global fame.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

They flew in formation, fired at targets pulled by tow planes, simulated combat runs, and dive- bombed.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Croatia on suspicion of taking part in the bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The singer is a survivor of tragedy and heartbreak, including the death of her former boyfriend Mac Miller and the Manchester bombing that killed 22 fans after one of her concerts in 2017.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

More than 100 firefighters and two water bombing planes battled through the night to contain a major forest fire that broke out on Friday on the Croatian island of Dugi otok, threatening many homes.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

“You could end up bombing Paraguay,” Rubio joked.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

When the nighttime bombing missions were over, the technicians could snatch about two hours of sleep.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein