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Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction

The former SNP chief executive had been receiving government-funded support since last year.

Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction

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What happens if pilots fight mid-flight? UAE law explained after violence on flydubai plane

UAE aviation regulations prohibit assaults, threats, or intimidation against crew members when such conduct interferes with or impairs their ability to perform their duties.

  • Flydubai plane made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia due to reported pilot violence.
  • UAE law criminalizes violence against crew members that endangers aircraft safety.
  • Penalties for endangering safety can range from imprisonment to life imprisonment.

Passengers aboard diverted flydubai flight share details from moment of chaos in the sky

"From what I understand, the pilot tried to kill himself together with us," one passenger said. "Some of the passengers helped the other pilot take control of him until they landed the plane."

  • Pilot stabbed co-pilot mid-flight, attempting to force him out of cockpit
  • Passengers subdued attacker, two pilots took control of aircraft
  • Flight landed safely in Saudi Arabia after initial disappearance from tracking

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