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‘The last push, Smit’: FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar recounts harrowing cockpit attack

Friday, October 2 by ABC News

FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar recounted the harrowing moments when he was attacked by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv Wednesday, telling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he knew he had to act to save the passengers aboard the plane.Machchhar... Read More.

Tel Aviv flight passengers recount harrowing moments during mid-air attack

Thursday, October 1 by ABC News

Passengers aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073 expressed fear, anger and ultimately elation after they survived what Israeli officials said was an attempted terror attack thousands of feet in the air on Wednesday.After the passengers, many of whom were Israeli citizens, returned to Tel Aviv... Read More.

Modi praises FlyDubai co-pilot credited with preventing disaster as UAE investigates incident

Thursday, October 1 by ABC News

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Capt. Smit Machchhar, the FlyDubai captain credited with intervening to help save the flight from disaster on Wednesday."Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage. Without fearing for his own life, he fought... Read More.

Man who helped subdue knife-wielding suspect aboard flight to Tel Aviv honored

Wednesday, September 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A man who was among a group of passengers who subdued an attacker on a flight to Tel Aviv on Wednesday was welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he returned to Israel later in the evening.The prime minister posted a... Read More.

Last US troops expected to leave Iraq on Wednesday following 12-year fight against ISIS

Wednesday, September 30 by ABC News

The U.S. military is expected to complete the total withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq on Wednesday after a 12-year presence prompted by the war against the Islamic State militant group ISIS.It will be the second time that the U.S. has withdrawn all of... Read More.

Flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after potential terror incident in cockpit, Israeli security source says

Wednesday, September 30 by ABC News

A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia Wednesday morning after an incident took place inside the cockpit, an Israeli security source told ABC News.An Israeli security source confirmed to ABC News there was a violent altercation on the... Read More.

Russian strikes kill 3 in Kyiv, prompt NATO to scramble aircraft in Poland, Romania

Wednesday, September 30 by ABC News

NATO military aircraft were scrambled in both Poland and Romania overnight into Wednesday morning, as Russia launched its latest deadly drone and missile attack on Ukraine, which authorities said set multiple fires in Kyiv and left a dense fog hanging over the capital.Ukraine's air... Read More.

Hurricane Polo makes Baja landfall, headed for a 2nd in Mexico

Tuesday, September 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California overnight and is expected to make a second landfall on the mainland of Mexico on Tuesday.Polo slammed the Baja California Peninsula near Las Barrancas as a Category 2 hurricane, packing dangerous winds of 96... Read More.

UK air base ‘terrorism’ plot probe continues after suspects released on bail

Tuesday, September 29 by ABC News

Police roadblocks and a cordon remained in place in the southwestern British village of Whelford on Tuesday morning, as the investigation continued into a possible terrorist plot near a key U.S. air base, with five men suspected of involvement arrested on Sunday but Read More.

UK police arrest 5 men under terrorism, explosives acts close to US air base

Monday, September 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- British police announced on Sunday morning that five people were arrested "on suspicion of offenses under the explosives act" close to a major air base hosting U.S. forces in the southwest of England."A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the... Read More.

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‘The last push, Smit’: FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar recounts harrowing cockpit attack

Tel Aviv flight passengers recount harrowing moments during mid-air attack

Modi praises FlyDubai co-pilot credited with preventing disaster as UAE investigates incident

Man who helped subdue knife-wielding suspect aboard flight to Tel Aviv honored

Last US troops expected to leave Iraq on Wednesday following 12-year fight against ISIS

Flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after potential terror incident in cockpit, Israeli security source says

Russian strikes kill 3 in Kyiv, prompt NATO to scramble aircraft in Poland, Romania

Hurricane Polo makes Baja landfall, headed for a 2nd in Mexico

UK air base ‘terrorism’ plot probe continues after suspects released on bail

UK police arrest 5 men under terrorism, explosives acts close to US air base

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