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# Russia

Hijack foiled in Moscow

A PLANE HIJACK has been foiled by airport authorities in Moscow, the BBC reports. One man who was suspected of attempting a hijack was arrested while on board. Upon landing, special forces entered the plane disguised as doctors and freed the other passengers.

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