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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

The Leaving Cert, Alan Kelly and boarding passes had people talking today.

NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND

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INTERNATIONAL

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#NORTH KOREA: Reports say that a senior member of the North Korean cabinet was executed by firing squad.

#KAREN BUCKLEY: It was revealed that Karen Buckley’s killer Alexander Pacteau was previously accused of rape.

#CHINA: At least 300 people were hurt in the Chinese city of Tianjin after a massive explosion.

INNOVATION

PARTING SHOT

What happens your bag after you check in at an airport? The UK Independent found out at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

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