Japanese company says it ended production of walkie-talkies used in Lebanon blasts 10 years ago
The walkie-talkies that exploded in Lebanon Wednesday have not been made for over a decade, according to Japan's Icom Inc. The company's brand name was on the devices.
Japan firm says it stopped making walkie-talkies used in Lebanon blasts
A Japanese handheld radio manufacturer has distanced itself from walkie-talkies bearing its logo that exploded in Lebanon, saying it discontinued production of the devices a decade ago. At least 20 people were killed and 450 injured after hundreds of walkie-talkies,
Japanese walkie-talkie maker investigating Lebanon explosion reports
Icom is looking into reports that its two-way radios were denotated in attacks across Lebanon Wednesday, which killed at least 20 people and injured more than 450.
Hundreds more hurt in Lebanon after walkie-talkies, pagers explode in new round of blasts
Walkie-talkies and pagers used by Lebanon's Hezbollah group detonated in homes and businesses across the country.
What we know about the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon
At least nine people were killed and nearly 3,000 wounded when pagers used by Hezbollah members - including fighters and medics - detonated simultaneously across Lebanon. Here's what we know so far about the pager blasts.
Live updates: Further explosions hit Lebanon a day after pager attack
New explosions linked to electronic devices killed at least one person and injured at least 100, a day after pagers used by Hezbollah exploded, wounding thousands.
Death Toll Rises to 12 in Lebanon Pager Blasts
The death toll from exploding pagers in Lebanon rose to 12 including two children, Lebanese health Minister Firass Abiad said on Wednesday. Hezbollah and the Lebanese government have accused Israel of responsibility for explosions of hundreds of pagers.
Walkie-Talkies in Lebanon Blasts Were Made at Least a Decade Ago
Japan’s Icom Inc., whose brand appears on walkie-talkies that exploded in Lebanon, said it discontinued production a decade ago of the model photographed in the attacks and is still investigating the situation.
A new wave of explosions sweeps Lebanon after deadly pager attacks
More wireless device explosions hit Lebanon today killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds more. On Tuesday, 12 people died when pagers belonging to Hezbollah members exploded. Two U.S. officials tell NBC News Israel is behind the attacks.
Walkie-talkie explosions injure hundreds in Lebanon a day after pager attacks. Here’s how the news unfolded
Walkie-talkies and other devices exploded suddenly Wednesday at the site of a funeral for three Hezbollah members and a child killed by exploding pagers the day before. Lebanon’s health ministry says at least nine people were killed and 300 were wounded.
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