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Man detained after hijacking attempt on Russian plane

(Prague, Czech Republic-AP) December 28, 2006 - Authorities say a man claiming to have a bomb tried to take over a plane headed from Moscow to Geneva but was subdued by other people on the aircraft.

The Russian man was taken into custody after an emergency landing in Prague. Authorities do not suspect terrorism.

They say he demanded pilots fly the Aeroflot plane to Africa. He was traveling with eight family members, including three children. The family is not accused of being involved.

Posted 10:54am by Logan Smith