4 h. ago At least 40 killed and 80 injured as paraglider drops bombs on Buddhist festival in Myanmar

Officials had received information about a potential airborne attack as hundreds had gathered in Chaung U township

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5 h. ago Myanmar festival bombing sees dozens of protesters killed in paraglider attack

A paraglider dropped two bombs on a crowd of protesters in Myanmar, killing at least 24 and injuring more than 100 others at a major festival.

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5 h. ago Dozens killed and 47 wounded after paraglider drops bombs on Buddhist festival in Myanmar

A group of 100 people had gathered to celebrate the Buddhist festival

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6 h. ago 40 people killed as paraglider drops bombs on festival in Myanmar

Hundreds of people were gathered in central Myanmar's Chaung U township for a festival on Monday evening when the military dropped bombs on the crowd.

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6 h. ago At least 40 dead and 80 injured as paraglider drops bombs flying over festival

It is understood that at least 40 people were killed and another 80 were left injured as they gathered for a festival, with potential military involvement thought to be the cause

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2 w. ago Spectacular lake festival in Myanmar shines despite political upheaval and natural disasters

Myanmar’s Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is a major Buddhist celebration, but recent challenges have dampened its spirit

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