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Iranian rial hits record low at 128,000 to the dollar
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the U.S. dollar on the unofficial market on Monday amid a deterioration in the economic situation and the reimposition of sanctions by the United States. The dollar was being offered for as much as
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UAE announces first astronauts to go to space
The United Arab Emirates has selected its first two astronauts to go on a mission to the International Space Station, Dubai's ruler said on Monday (Sep 3). Sheikh Mohammed Rashed al-Maktou named the new astronauts as Hazza al-Mansouri, 34,
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Etihad Airways launches hand baggage-only fare
The ‘Deal Fare’ includes a complimentary carry-on baggage allowance of 7kg and is available on flights between Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Azerbaijan. Etihad Airways has launched a new
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Plane skids off runway in Nepal, airport closed for 12-hours
The incident disrupted all airport services, including international flights. However, no human casualty has been reported, the report said, adding
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Drunk Man Urinates On Woman Passenger's Seat In Air India Flight
A drunk man allegedly urinated on the seat of a woman passenger on-board an Air India international flight, prompting the Civil Aviation
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Earthquake with magnitude of 5.0 jolts central Greece
An earthquake with a provisional magnitude of 5.0 has shaken towns in central Greece. Police say there are no immediate reports of any serious
Read More17 dead in Ethiopia military plane crash: State media
An Ethiopian military aircraft with 17 people aboard crashed around Thursday morning while flying from the Eastern city of Dire Dawa to Bushoftu, according to the state news agency (ENA). All passengers aboard the ET-AIU aircraft died
Read MoreVideo: Pilot jumps out of moving plane to dance
A pilot was filmed the Kiki dance challenge to end all others – next to her moving plane. Alejandra Manriquez Pérez is filmed in the cockpit before jumping out onto the tarmac with her flight assistant.
Read MoreFirst flight lands at Kochi airport as it reopens : Video
Cochin International Airport - which was shut down on August 15 after floodwaters entered its runway and wreaked havoc to its operations system -reopened around 2 pm today. Indigo flight 667 from Ahmedabad to Kochi was the first flight
Read MoreFlydubai sacks pilot who failed alcohol test before flight
Flydubai has sacked a pilot who failed an alcohol test before being due to operate a flight to the UAE from Nepal. The captain was found to have a blood alcohol level over the legal limit and deemed unfit to operate the July 29 Kathmandu to Dubai
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