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Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has banned passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board. This happened after Hezbollah militants’ communication devices exploded in an attack in September, states Reuters. “All passengers traveling to, from, or via Dubai are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie-talkies in checked or cabin baggage. Any prohibited items found will be confiscated by Dubai Police as part of heightened security measures,” the airline’s website says. The largest airline in the Middle East also added that flights to Iraq and Iran will be suspended until Tuesday, …

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