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Watch: Reveller gets hit by a pigeon on Ferrari rollercoaster

Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 09:43 Last update: about 10 years ago

A reveller trying Europe’s fastest and tallest rollercoaster was hit by a pigeon during the 112mph ride. The thrill-seeker was left with blood on his face after being whacked by the bird as...

Watch: Video of passenger getting dragged off flight sparks uproar

Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 07:47 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Video of police officers dragging a passenger from an overbooked United Airlines flight sparked an uproar Monday on social media, but United's CEO defended his employees, saying they followed proper...

Baby on board: Airline crew delivers baby girl mid-flight

Monday, 10 April 2017, 13:17 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

A Turkish Airlines flight landed with one more passenger than it took off with after a baby was born mid-air with the help of the airline's crew. The airline tells NBC News a woman who...

Eurozone head defends himself over 'liquor and women' remark

Monday, 10 April 2017, 12:47 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The eurozone's top official said "fatigue may have played a role" for comments he made last month that unleashed a storm of criticism across southern Europe. In an interview with Dutch newspaper...

Watch: TV presenter learns of husband's death live on air

Sunday, 9 April 2017, 11:40 Last update: about 10 years ago

An Indian TV news presenter learned of her husband's tragic death in a car crash as she delivered a breaking news report on live TV for India's IBC24. Supreet Kaur, 28, kept her composure as a...

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