Hoax bomb threats disrupt flights in Europe
Several European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the temporary closure of an airport, but all planes landed safely and no explosives were found, authorities said.

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Several European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the temporary closure of an airport, but all planes landed safely and no explosives were found, authorities said.
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