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What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe

New York Times World and Washington's Top News (WTOP) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe.
The headline split The left frames it as "What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe". The center frames it as "State will ‘go after’ those responsible for bomb threats, Taoiseach says".
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)Analysis · Nov 7, 10:07 AM

What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe

Bomb threats targeted dozens of flights across Europe this week following a string of hoaxes that caused flight diversions and forced airlines to scramble to keep passengers safe and air tr...

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Arkansas Democrat-GazetteNews report · Nov 7, 9:41 AM

Europe faces more bomb threats

PRAGUE -- Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Three...

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The IndependentAnalysis · Nov 7, 10:05 AM

What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe

Dozens of flights across Europe have been targeted by bomb threats this week, causing diversions and emergency landings

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Irish TimesNews report · Nov 7, 6:00 AM

State will ‘go after’ those responsible for bomb threats, Taoiseach says

Media organisations received an emailed threat shortly after 8.30am, with evacuations resulting in broadcast disruption

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New York Times WorldNews report · Nov 7, 10:02 AM

Bomb Threats and Cyberattacks in Europe Inject Unease Into Everyday Life

A cyberattack on supermarket fridges, bomb threats to planes and software vulnerabilities have Europe on edge as government officials encourage resilience and stockpiling.

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