Stray bullet hits plane landing in Beirut, no casualties

BEIRUT (AP) — The head of Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines says a stray bullet hit a jet landing in Beirut, causing some material damage. No one among the passengers or crew was hurt. The official says the jet was landing on its way back from Jordan when the bullet hit its roof on Thursday. He added that Beirut’s international airport often faces such incidents that endanger aviation. Shooting in the air is common in Lebanon, where people often open fire to celebrate passing schools or university exams, as well as during weddings and funerals.