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U.S. Journalist Abducted in Baghdad Amid Rising Security Fears

                                   FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of Baghdad An American journalist was kidnapped in central Baghdad, according to Iraqi police officials who reported the incident early Tuesday. The abduction occurred near a busy commercial district where foreign media workers often travel, underscoring ongoing concerns about the safety of international personnel operating in the region. Witnesses told authorities that armed men intercepted the journalist’s vehicle and forced them into another car before speeding away. Police have launched an investigation and are coordinating with federal security forces to track the kidnappers and determine the journalist’s whereabouts. No group has yet claimed responsibility, but officials say the method of the abduction resembles tactics used by organized militias and criminal networks active in the capital. U.S. diplomatic represe...

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TSB Investigates Cause of Halifax Plane Incident: Tilt and Flames During Landing

 

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has launched an investigation into a dramatic incident involving an Air Canada Express flight at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The incident occurred late Saturday night when the Bombardier Q400 aircraft, operated by PAL Airlines, experienced a rough landing that caused the plane to tilt and sparks to fly from its wing, igniting flames.

Passengers on board reported feeling a "massive rumble" upon landing, followed by the sight of sparks and flames, and smoke entering the cabin. Airport spokesperson Tiffany Chase confirmed that the plane, arriving from St. John's, N.L., experienced a suspected landing gear issue, which prevented it from reaching the terminal.

Despite the alarming situation, all 73 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated by bus, with no serious injuries reported. The airport was temporarily closed for about 90 minutes, causing flight diversions and cancellations.

The TSB's investigation aims to determine the exact cause of the landing gear malfunction and assess whether any safety protocols were breached. The aviation community is closely watching the investigation, hoping to prevent similar incidents in the future.



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