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World

German arms giant boss says no ‘chickening out’ amid alleged Russian threats

The head of German arms giant Rheinmetall is refusing to be intimidated despite round-the-clock security due to a litany of threats to his safety. On Sunday, Armin Papperger said “chickening out” was not an option in his field. “These jobs must be done and anyone that can’t take the pressure doesn’t belong in this job,” Papperger said. The 63-year-old is under police protection due to alleged…

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German arms giant boss says no ‘chickening out’ amid alleged Russian threats

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"That was easier than an amusement park ride~" A 97-year-old woman who flew through the sky on a plane's wing At 10:30 a.m. on the 6th, a small plane with one person on board took off from an airfield in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province. The aircraft, which was heading to Ulju-gun, flew at an altitude of 500 meters and then made a sharp turn. The woman in her 90s, who was sitting on the wing of the plane, was seen waving her hand at onlookers. The aircraft then flew over the Han River and turned again, flying over Gangnam Station in Seoul. The woman on the wing was seen smiling and looking around. The plane then headed to Gimpo Airport and landed safely at 11:03 a.m. The woman, who was identified as Ms. Lee, said in an interview after the flight, "It was easier than an amusement park ride. I felt like I was walking on air." The pilot of the plane said, "The flight was conducted with safety in mind, and we used a specialized harness to ensure the passenger's safety during the flight." The flight, which was planned to celebrate Ms. Lee's 100th birthday, was made possible by the Civil Aviation Authority's special permission. Ms. Lee's family said, "We are grateful to the pilot and the authorities for making this flight possible. We will cherish this moment forever."

·hani.co.kr

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