3 terror suspects arrested in Germany
Three suspected Islamic militants were arrested for allegedly plotting "imminent" and "massive" attacks on the Ramstein Air Base, a major U.S. and NATO military hub, and Frankfurt's busy international airport, German authorities said Wednesday.
Nations:Germany Denmark Pakistan Uzbekistan Lebanon Italy People:Angela Merkel Activities:Islamic Terrorists
2007-09-05
Superjumbo jet arrives in U.S.
The latest jetliner to claim the title of world's biggest passenger aircraft completed its inaugural flight to the United States on Monday, flying on football field-length wings and a prayer that airlines will want to shell out $300 million to buy the behemoth double-decker jet.
Nations:U.S. France Germany
2007-03-19
Airbus A380 makes 1st flight to America
It may trail the historic impact of Charles Lindbergh's 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic, but the Spirit of St. Louis did not have a wingspan wider than a football field or space for more than 500 passengers.
Nations:Singapore Germany U.S. France Hong Kong
2007-03-19
Storms in Europe kill 46, disrupt travel
Europeans labored Friday to restore services across the continent after hurricane-force winds toppled trees, brought down power lines and damaged buildings, killing at least 46 people and disrupting travel for tens of thousands.
Nations:U.K. Germany Netherlands Czech Republic Poland France
2007-01-19
Radiation found on 2 jets in spy probe
Officials found traces of radiation on two British Airways jets, and the airline appealed Wednesday to tens of thousands of passengers who flew to Moscow or other cities to come forward -- the latest twist in the inquiry into the poisoning death of a former Russian spy.
Nations:U.K. Russia Italy Germany Switzerland Spain People:Vladimir Putin Tony Blair Activities:2006 Russian Spy Poisoning
2006-11-29
British arrest 21 in airline terror plot
British authorities said Thursday they had thwarted a terrorist plot to simultaneously blow up several aircraft heading to the U.S. using explosives smuggled in carry-on luggage. Home Secretary John Reid said 21 people had been arrested in England following a lengthy investigation, including the alleged "main players" in the plot.
Nations:Germany Netherlands Libya U.K. People:Tony Blair Activities:2006 UK Terror Scheme Air Travel Safety 1988 Lockerbie Bombing Case
2006-08-10
France show class to tame Brazil again
A France team reminiscent of a previous vintage knocked out holders Brazil 1-0 with a Thierry Henry goal on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Nations:Germany Portugal Brazil France People:Ronaldo Activities:2006 Soccer World Cup
2006-07-01
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