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Catastrophe averted on UAE flight to Israel

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According to Israeli authorities, a plane traveling into Tel Aviv from the United Arab Emirates nearly crashed after a pilot stabbed another pilot and appeared to have tried to crash the aircraft, but the plane eventually landed safely after being diverted to Saudi Arabia. Also, a look at Cuba’s shifting economy. And, students in more than 400 high schools across France are protesting funding cutbacks, overcrowded classes and teacher shortages, with demonstrations in some cities turning violent. Plus, how Ghana’s college admissions are largely tied to one major exam.

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