UAE investigates possible ‘terrorist’ link in attack on flight to Israel
Investigators will probe whether incident was linked to any 'terrorist activity or intent', UAE state media reports.
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Investigators will probe whether incident was linked to any 'terrorist activity or intent', UAE state media reports.
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