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US drops 'mother of all bombs'

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Was the US 'mother of all bombs' a warning to North Korea?

As the US drops its biggest non-nuclear weapon at ISIS targets in Afghanistan, we ask what the show of military might is all about and could it be sending a message to North Korea? As the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaches we have a special report on re-ignited hopes for a re-unified Ireland. Plus, the people of Skegness upset over their mascot's portrayal on the front cover of a pro EU newspaper.

(Image: Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) Weapon Testing In Florida. Credit: Getty).

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Thu 13 Apr 2017 22:00
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