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• Jenni Reid
European officials reported a new wave of bomb threats Friday after dozens of flights had been targeted across the continent during the week. Three passenger aircraft were escorted by fighter jets through Hungarian airspace, while other flights were diverted or inspected; the threats reported in the coverage were hoaxes.
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European officials reported a new wave of bomb threats Friday after dozens of flights had been targeted across the continent during the week. Three passenger aircraft were escorted by fighter jets through Hungarian airspace, while other flights were diverted or inspected; the threats reported in the coverage were hoaxes.
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