Posts Tagged ‘transportation’
Yemen’s Houthis announce campaign targeting Israeli airports
Yemen’s Houthi rebels said late on Sunday they would impose a “comprehensive” aerial blockade on Israel by repeatedly targeting its airports, in response to Israel expanding its operations in Gaza. The Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Sunday that hit near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, the latest in a string of attacks,…
Read MoreMore than 10,000 passengers hit by delays following sabotage and technical issues on Spain’s AVE line
Many passengers arrived at their destinations in the early hours of the morning, with high numbers travelling during the bank holiday weekend. More than 10,000 passengers in Spain experienced severe disruption on Sunday after cable lines were stolen at several points within the province of Toledo and a train suffered a technical fault. Travellers relying…
Read MoreAmerican citizen hijacks small plane in Belize, 3 injured: Police
Three passengers were injured after a U.S. citizen allegedly hijacked a small plane at knifepoint in Belize on Thursday, police said. Akinyela Sawa Taylor, a U.S. citizen, hijacked a plane with 13 other passengers on board, officials said. Police received information the plane was hijacked by a passenger on board shortly before takeoff. Taylor wanted…
Read MoreBomb goes off outside Hellenic Train offices in Athens
An explosion occurred outside the offices of Hellenic Train in Athens, Greek police said on Friday, adding there were no immediate reports of injuries. Police cordoned off the area after two Greek media organizations received warning calls that an explosive device would go off within 35 minutes, police officials said. A suspicious-looking bag was spotted…
Read MoreRacist comments from METRO bus stabbing suspect prompt HPD hate crime investigation, police say
A man with an extensive criminal and mental health history is now accused of stabbing a METRO bus rider based on her racial identity. Edward Scott, 66, is being held in the Harris County Jail on a half-million-dollar bond. He is accused of stabbing a woman multiple times in the back while both were on…
Read MoreMan charged with tossing explosive device from vehicle near railroad tracks
Authorities arrested a Maple Shade man on accusations he threw an explosive device from his vehicle near railroad tracks in town, police said Monday. Louis Monica, 61, was arrested Friday and charged with causing or risking widespread injury and damage, possession of prohibited destructive devices and weapons offenses. Police responded to a grassy area on…
Read More104 hostages rescued after Pakistani train attacked, 450 taken hostage
There have been 104 passengers rescued from a train in Pakistan on Tuesday after it was attacked and hundreds were taken hostage by the militant Balochistan Liberation Army, according to a Pakistani military official. At least 17 people have been injured and 16 terrorists have been killed as a military operation continues, according to the…
Read MoreTexas man arrested after assaulting 2 people on American Airlines flight, says he wanted to ‘speak to Trump’: FBI
A Texas man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant and a passenger while on board an American Airlines flight earlier this month, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. At approximately 9:00 p.m. on March 5, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department contacted the FBI regarding a disturbance on American Airlines Flight…
Read MoreTeen armed with gun overpowered by passengers onboard plane
Passengers and crew members had to overpower a 17-year-old who got onto a plane with a shotgun and ammunition in Australia. It happened as the aircraft prepared to take off from Avalon Airport, near Melbourne, ahead of a flight bound for Sydney on Thursday afternoon carrying about 160 people. Police believe the teenager got onto…
Read MoreAustrian authorities arrest teen for plotting Vienna railway station attack
A teenager has been arrested for allegedly plotting an attack on a major railway station in Vienna. A 14-year-old Austrian supporter of the so-called Islamic State group was arrested on 10 February for allegedly planning an attack at a railway station in Vienna, authorities revealed Wednesday. The suspect, an Austrian national with Turkish roots, is…
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