The planes are expected to take back Russian citizens on the return flight, which would be the first direct evacuation.

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Next morning, my taxi came at 4 a.m. to take me back to Dum Dum for my return flight to Delhi.

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But the Blues held on for a scrappy win, although Biarritz have a precious losing bonus point to take back to France for next weekend's return fixture.

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