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At least 2 dead, 28 injured in Boston Marathon explosions

At least two were dead, 28 injured in two explosions taking place near the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday afternoon, media here reported.

President Barack Obama has been notified of the incident in Boston, a White House official told White House pool media.

Boston police confirms third explosion at JFK Library
Police said on Monday that a third explosion hit the Boston JFK Library, but it remains unclear whether it was related to the previous two blasts near the finish line of the Boston marathon.

Obama orders assistance to Boston bombings
US President Barack Obama has directed his administration to provide whatever assistance necessary in the investigation and response to the deadly Boston Marathon explosions on Monday afternoon.

Obama says to hold accountable whoever behind Boston Marathon explosions
President Barack Obama said here on Monday that the US government has not yet got "all answers" about the explosions that rocked Boston, Massachusetts earlier in the day, but vowed to hold anyone behind them accountable.

New York police increasing security following Boston marathon blasts
The New York Police Department ( NYPD) has beefed up security around landmarks in New York City in the aftermath of two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

London Marathon to be held as scheduled, organizers
The London Marathon will be held as scheduled on April 21 despite the explosions in Boston Marathon killed two and injured 23 on Sunday, organizers said.

Backgrounder: Boston Marathon race
The 2013 Boston Marathon is the 117th version of the historical event, which was first held in 1897. The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and one of six World Marathon Majors.