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Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti; FBI investigating
A third plane was hit by gunfire in Haiti amid a surge in gang violence. The FAA banned flights to the country for a month following the incidents, which are being investigated by the FBI. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Airlines suspend Haiti flights after plane hit by gunfire
It is the second time in weeks an aircraft has come under fire over Port-au-Prince, as gang violence worsens.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Flights to Haiti Canceled After Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Planes Hit by Suspected Gunfire
The main airport in Port-au-Prince is temporarily closed to air traffic. The country is embroiled in political unrest.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
U.S. airlines cancel flights to Haiti after plane is hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines canceled flights into and out of Haiti after a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale was hit by gunfire as it approached the airport in Port-au-Prince. The plane was rerouted to ...Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Airlines halt flights to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire
Spirit Airlines flight heading from Florida to Port-au-Prince diverted to Dominican Republic after flight attendant was grazed by bullet, amid broader violence in Haiti’s capital. Haiti’s ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Airlines pausing flights to Haiti after planes hit by gunfire
JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines have paused flights to Haiti after two planes were struck by bullets amid escalating gang violence in the country. JetBlue cited the “ongoing ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Haiti's main airport shut down after planes hit by gunfire
Flights were suspended at Haiti's main international airport after a Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire while trying to land in the capital of Port-au-Prince and then a bullet hole was found ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
U.S. halts flights to Haiti after 3 planes hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines are barred from flying to Haiti for a month after 3 American carriers' planes are hit by gunfire amid relentless gang violence in the Caribbean nation.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Several airlines suspend flights to Haiti after JetBlue and Spirit planes hit by gunfire
A number of airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines plane and a JetBlue plane were hit by gunfire amid escalating gang violence in the Caribbean nation. CBS News senior ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Haiti's largest airport temporarily shuts down after at least two planes hit by gunfire
At least two U.S.-based flights have been hit by gunfire in Haiti, temporarily shutting down the country's largest airport. First, a Spirit Airlines flight was hit while landing in Port-au-Prince. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
FAA bans U.S.-Haiti flights over gang violence, gunfire hitting planes
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned U.S.-Haiti flights for 30 days after planes coming from Florida and New York were struck by gunfire in Port-au-Prince. Christopher ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti
Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight attendant injured after plane to Haiti struck by gunfire
A Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti was hit by gunfire on Monday, injuring a flight attendant, as the State Department warned of "gang-led efforts" to stop travel to the country.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight attendant hurt after plane struck by gunfire
A Spirit Airlines flight from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was hit by gunfire as it was landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. One flight attendant was hurt and the flight diverted to the Dominican Republic.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
US bans flights to Haiti after three planes struck by gunfire
Violence escalates as new interim prime minister is sworn inWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Gunfire strikes Southwest plane on tarmac of Dallas airport, officials say
No one was hurt when Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was struck by gunfire while preparing to depart Dallas Love Field for Indianapolis.Top stories - CBS News - November 16 -
FAA bans US flights to Haiti for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire
Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended by Spirit and JetBlue after planes were struck by gunfire.Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
Gang Gunfire in Haiti Hits U.S. Embassy Vehicles and U.N. Helicopter
The attacks this week point to an escalation of violence as the situation worsens and gangs overwhelm security forces, including a multinational force.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince
A Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The flight was headed to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and was diverted when it was hit. The airline said Flight 951 landed safely in ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight hit with gunfire trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight diverted to the Dominican Republic after it was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti. One flight attendant was injured by flying debris, according to their union. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Trump's Cabinet picks and flights hit by gunfire in Haiti: Morning Rundown
Marco Rubio, Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, Stephen Miller, Mike Waltz, Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake, Arizona senate results, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, American AirlinesTop stories - NBC News - November 12 -
US airline temporarily suspends flights to Haiti's capital after UN helicopter hit by gunfire
At least one U.S. airline has temporarily canceled flights to Haiti’s capital after gang members opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter flying near the country’s main airportWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Evo Morales accuses Bolivian government of trying to kill him
Ex-leader implicates former ally Luis Arce after his vehicle hit by gunfire amid rising unrest in country. Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales has accused the government of his one-time ally Luis ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Eye Opener: Two U.S. flights over Haiti's main airport hit by gunfire with passengers on board
Two U.S. flights are hit by gunfire over Haiti's main airport with passengers onboard amid political unrest and violence. Also, President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill his Cabinet. All that ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
US bans Haiti flights for 30 days after Spirit jet hit by hail of gunfire
Move by US authorities comes after plane was shot at on Monday, injuring attendant and forcing airport shutdown. The US Federal Aviation Administration has banned civilian flights into Haiti for 30 ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
A party, a fight, then gunfire: Witnesses describe a war zone after Tuskegee's homecoming
What started as a joyous weekend to celebrate Tuskegee University’s centennial homecoming, within seconds, descended into violent tragedy early Sunday.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
N.Y.P.D. Fatally Shoots Man as Gunfire Also Wounds Officer
A bystander was also struck by a bullet in the Queens shooting. It was not clear who had fired the shot that hit her.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
3 dead after light planes collided in Australia
Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on SaturdayWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery
The crash happened on 6 August 1945, the same day United States military dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan
A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead
Ben Crook fought with his partner on their journey to Turkey before going missing, an inquest hears.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans
Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Qantas plane makes emergency landing in Sydney
A Qantas plane bound for Brisbane made an emergency landing in Sydney shortly after takeoff. The airline said there were potential issues with an engine. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang, ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert
A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed because of the attack on the aircraft. A JetBlue plane was also struck.World - The New York Times - November 12