Deadly Explosion Destroys Fireworks Factory in China
An explosion on Monday in a fireworks factory in southern China killed at least 26 people. State media footage showed several damaged buildings.
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Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26
Other fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang, in central Hunan province, ordered to halt production after deadly blastAn explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61, prompting the halting of all…
Meta adds proof-based security to encrypted backups
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