14 days ago · United Arab Emirates
UAE prosecutor general says flydubai co-pilot 'attempted terrorist attack'
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What we know
The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 attempted to carry out a "terrorist" attack during the flight, the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general said on Saturday, according to the state news agency WAM. The co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with an axe and attempted to take control of the…
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UAE prosecutor general says flydubai co-pilot 'attempted terrorist attack'
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