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A midair stabbing on a flight to Israel is investigated for possible terrorist links
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Saudi Arabia says the attacker and pilot who was stabbed have both been sent back to United Arab Emirates. Emirati officials are investigating the incident for possible terrorist links. (Image credit: Erik Marmor)
Saudi Arabia says the attacker and pilot who was stabbed have both been sent back to United Arab Emirates. Emirati officials are investigating the incident for possible terrorist links. (Image credit: Erik Marmor)
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