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| | | Hello. Today we're covering the aftermath of a ground collision at New York's LaGuardia airport in which two pilots have died. In London, police are investigating an arson attack on ambulances operated by a Jewish community group. We also report on the war in the Middle East, French politics and the German labour market. | | | | | | |
| TOP OF THE AGENDA | | Flights cancelled or delayed at LaGuardia after deadly crash | | | | | The flight was operated by Jazz Aviation on behalf of Air Canada. Credit: EPA | | A crash between an Air Canada plane and a firefighting vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport has left the two pilots dead. The two officers inside the firefighting vehicle are said to be in a stable condition. All of the 72 passengers and four crew members travelling from Montreal have been accounted for, but some have sustained "serious injuries", Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia said. The airport will be closed until at least 14:00 ET (18:00 GMT) to facilitate investigations. Footage shows significant damage on the CRJ 900 aircraft, which came to a rest on the runway with its nose upturned. | | | | | | | | |
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| | | BEYOND THE HEADLINES | | Germany turns to India to fill shortage of workers | | | | | | | Ajay Kumar Chandapaka, from Hyderabad, is now a lorry driver in Germany. Credit: BBC | | From butchers to lorry drivers, Germany is struggling to fill positions in many industries. Some recruiters have brought young workers from India to fill jobs in small towns, and help the country cope with its shrinking workforce. | | | | | | |
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