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'Combined special forces ops' against ISIL possible

Combined joint special forces operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) in Syria and Iraq could be a possibility in the coming days, said John Allen, who has just handed over his position as the anti-ISIL coordinator for U.S. President Barack Obama, speaking at a security conference in Halifax, Canada on Nov. 21.

No Bomb on Board Turkish Plane Diverted to Canada

Canadian police have found no explosive device on board the Turkish Airlines plane flying from New York to Istanbul that was diverted to the Halifax Airport in Canada, officials say.

No "suspicions packages" were discovered as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, according to an announcement by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for Nova Scotia.

Turkish Airlines flight lands after a bomb threat

A Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Istanbul was diverted to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Canada, after a bomb threat.

After the emergency landing of the aircraft, Royal Canadian Mounted Police evacuated the aircraft carrying 256 passengers and crew members and started searching the aircraft for explosives.

Bomb Threat Diverts Turkish Plane to Canada

A Turkish Airlines flight en route to Turkey from New York has been diverted to Canada following a bomb threat, according to Canadian officials.

The bomb alert was received at 02:50 after the plane had taken off from the John F Kennedy International Airport, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police office for Nova Scotia said on Twitter.

Turkish Airlines plane diverted to Canada after bomb threat: Police

A Turkish Airlines plane flying from New York to Istanbul was diverted to Canada on Nov. 22 because of a bomb threat, but police said no explosives were found.
 
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said the plane, with 256 passengers and crew, landed at Halifax Stanfield International Airport early Sunday after being alerted to the bomb threat.
 

100-200 People Apply Daily for Certificates Proving Their Bulgarian Descent

Between 100 and 200 people are applying on a daily basis for certificates proving their Bulgarian descent.

This was revealed by Ivanka Slavcheva, a chief expert at the State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, at the opening of the sixth session of the world parliament of Bulgarians.

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