May 16
2003
The 2003 Casablanca Bombings
A chilling account of the simultaneous attacks in Casablanca on May 16, 2003, carried out by a group of Moroccan youth from impoverished backgrounds, leading to widespread devastation and deeper insights into radicalization in Morocco. Read more
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May 22
The 2011 Joplin Tornado
The 2011 Joplin Tornado, which struck Joplin, Missouri, on May 22, was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history, with catastrophic effects on the local community and infrastructure.
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May 9
The May 9 Riots in Sri Lanka
The May 9 Riots were a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka's economic and political crisis, marked by violent clashes in response to government mismanagement.
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May 10
The Kader Toy Factory Fire
The 1993 Kader Toy Factory fire in Thailand was a devastating industrial disaster that claimed 188 lives and became a catalyst for global reform in factory safety standards.
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