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Explosions And Gunfire at Istanbul Airport (28 June)
Jun 29, 2016 | 1:46 pm
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Jun 29, 2016 | 3:57 pm
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But this would not be feasible at all at DCA which has a very small access road; backups due to vehicle checks will have immediate significant impact on major interstate highway systems.