Austrian skydiver plans to break sound barrier in free fall (Lead)
London, Feb 13 An Austrian skydiver will try to break the sound barrier during a free fall from a balloon high up in the stratosphere.
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Dubai to build new zoo
Dubai, Feb 13 The emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to build a new world-class zoo, a top official said.
Man held over bomb threat to Amsterdam airport (Lead)
The Hague, Feb 13 A man who claimed to have a bomb at the Schiphol airport in the Netherlands capital Amsterdam was arrested Monday, police said. Two airport terminals were evacuated after the man locked himself in a toilet.
Iran behind attack on Israeli missions: Netanyahu (Lead)
Jerusalem, Feb 13 Iran was behind a car bomb attack on Israeli officials in New Delhi and a thwarted attack in Georgian capital Tbilisi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday.
Iran behind attack on Israeli missions: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Feb 13 Iran was behind a car bomb attack on Israeli officials in New Delhi as well as a thwarted attack in Georgian capital Tbilisi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday.
Two tonnes of fake cosmetics seized in UAE in 2011
Abu Dhabi, Feb 13 Inspection of men's barber shops, women's beauty parlours and cosmetics outlets in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2011 led to the confiscation of two tonnes of fake cosmetics and herbal medicines.
Blast in Israel embassy car injures four, Iran blamed (Intro Roundup)
New Delhi/Jerusalem, Feb 13 An Israeli embassy car was gutted after an explosion Monday in the heart of the Indian capital, leaving the wife of the defence attache and three Indians injured. Israel immediately blamed Iran, triggering a potential diplomatic war.
British navy sacks 63 sailors for failing drug tests
London, Feb 13 The Royal Navy has sacked a total of 63 sailors who tested positive for illegal substances, a media report said Monday.
Seven kids killed in Ukraine fire
Kiev, Feb 13 Seven children were killed and their mother badly burnt when their home in Ukraine caught fire Monday, officials said.
Austrian plans to jump from stratosphere
London, Feb 13 An Austrian stuntman is planning to jump from a balloon high up in the stratosphere.