Lethal explosions hit Bali
{{date|October 1, 2005}}

Several explosions hit popular tourist destination areas in [[w:Kuta|Kuta Beach]], [[w:Indonesia|Indonesia]] early today, killing at least 19 people and injuring 100 others.  Between 11:50 and 12:00 [[w:UTC|UTC]], three explosions hit the Kuta Square and [[w:Jimbaran|Jimbaran Beach]], two popular Western tourist areas in [[w:Bali|Bali]].

The Indonesian national news agency, [http://www.antara.co.id/en/ ANTARA], reported that the first two explosions occurred at 6:50 p.m. local time, near a Jimbaran food court and the third blast at 7:00 p.m. in Kuta Town Square. Other reports claim that the blasts occurred at around 7:15 p.m. The two major blasts are thought to have struck a crowded main square at central [[w:Kuta|Kuta]], and the other in a cafe on [[w:Bali|Jimbaran]] beach, near the [[w:Four Seasons Hotel|Four Seasons Hotel]], areas which are generally popular with Western tourists. At this time, it is not clear how many explosions were involved; however, 4 blasts have been reported. 

The bombings occurred just two days before the start of the [[w:Muslim|Muslim]] holy month of [[w:Ramadan|Ramadan]] and 11 days before the third anniversary of the [[w:2002 Bali bombing|2002 Bali bombing]].

== Helplines ==
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[[Image:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg|25px|United Kingdom Flag]]  United Kingdom Foreign Office emergency helpline:
*'''(020) 7008 8765''' for calls within the UK
*'''+44 20 7008 8765''' if dialled internationally.

[[Image:Flag of Australia.svg|25px|Australian Flag]] Australian DFAT emergency hotline:
*'''1800 002 214''' for calls within Australia
''(See also : [http://www.dfat.gov.au/bali-bombing/index.html http://www.dfat.gov.au/bali-bombing/index.html])''

[[Image:Flag of New Zealand.svg|25px|New Zealand Flag]] New Zealand Ministry Of Foreign Affairs & Trade has opened a Hotline:
*'''0800 432 111 ''' from within New Zealand
*'''+64 4 439 8401''' internationally
''(See also: [http://www.mfat.govt.nz/balioctober05.html http://www.mfat.govt.nz/balioctober05.html])''
}}

== Sources ==
{{wikipediapar|2005 Bali bombings}}
*{{source | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4302982.stm
| title=Police seek Bali bombers' names
| author=
| pub=BBC News
| date=October 3, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4300274.stm
|title=Explosions hit Indonesia resort
|author=
|pub=BBC News
|date=October 1, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=topNews&storyID=2005-10-01T131219Z_01_MOL147042_RTRUKOC_0_US-INDONESIA.xml
|title=Explosions hit two cafes on Bali: police
|author=
|pub=Reuters
|date=October 1, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://jkt3.detiknews.com/index.php/detik.read/tahun/2005/bulan/10/tgl/01/time/194525/idnews/453030/idkanal/10
|title=Ledakan Guncang Bali
|author=Dadan Kuswaraharja
|pub=Detik.com
|date=October 1, 2005}} (in Indonesian)
*{{source|url=http://www.antara.co.id/seenws/?id=19710
|title=Tiga Ledakan Bom Guncang Bali
|author=
|pub=ANTARA
|date=October 1, 2005}} (in Indonesian)
*{{source|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/10/01/bali.blasts.ap/index.html
|title=Deaths reported in Bali blasts
|author=
|pub=CNN.com
|date=October 1, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/detaillatestnews.asp?fileid=20051001215359&irec=0
|title=President Susilo condemns Bali blasts
|author=Jakarta Post
|pub=The Jakarta Post
|date=October 1, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-5314982,00.html
|title=Bali Bombings Leave 8 Dead, 13 Injured
|author=Associated Press
|pub=Guardian Unlimited
|date=October 1, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4300826.stm
|title= Blair condemns Bali bomb attacks
|author=
|pub=BBC News Online
|date=October 1, 2005}}

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[[pt:Suicidas causam novo atentado terrorista em Bali]]
Several explosions hit popular tourist destination areas in Kuta Beach, Indonesia early today, killing at least 19 people and injuring 100 others.  Between 11:50 and 12:00 UTC, three explosions hit the Kuta Square and Jimbaran Beach, two popular Western tourist areas in Bali.

The Indonesian national news agency,  ANTARA, reported that the first two explosions occurred at 6:50 p.m. local time, near a Jimbaran food court and the third blast at 7:00 p.m. in Kuta Town Square. Other reports claim that the blasts occurred at around 7:15 p.m. The two major blasts are thought to have struck a crowded main square at central Kuta, and the other in a cafe on Jimbaran beach, near the Four Seasons Hotel, areas which are generally popular with Western tourists. At this time, it is not clear how many explosions were involved; however, 4 blasts have been reported. 

The bombings occurred just two days before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and 11 days before the third anniversary of the 2002 Bali bombing.

Australian Flag Australian DFAT emergency hotline:
*'1800 002 214' for calls within Australia
(See also :  http://www.dfat.gov.au/bali-bombing/index.html)

New Zealand Flag New Zealand Ministry Of Foreign Affairs & Trade has opened a Hotline:
*'0800 432 111 ' from within New Zealand
*'+64 4 439 8401' internationally
(See also:  http://www.mfat.govt.nz/balioctober05.html)
}}

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