EgyptAir A320 hijacker arrested; Larnaca Airport operations restored

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EgyptAir has confirmed the hijacker of its Airbus A320—which was en route from Alexandria to Cairo and forced to divert to Larnaca, Cyprus—has been arrested and flight operations at Larnaca Airport have returned to normal. All hostages were released and are safe, the Egyptian flag carrier said on...

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