61.   The passenger list has not been released, but officials said that British, Canadian, Cuban and German nationals were aboard the plane.

62.   The Social Democrats said escalation must be avoided for the sake of the safety of German nationals in Iran.

63.   Under German laws to counteract paedophilia, German nationals can be tried for child sex abuse committed in another country.

64.   Kinkel said that up until now, Tehran had kept its promise to protect German nationals and interests in the country, despite the massive demonstations in Iran.

65.   Meanwhile police in Recklinghausen, Germany, arrested two German nationals early on Saturday after an attempted arson attack on the home of a Turkish family.

66.   On Tuesday the foreign ministry advised German nationals against travelling to Iran.

67.   On Tuesday the foreign minister advised German nationals against travelling to Iran other than in cases of absolute necessity.

68.   Other sources said British and German nationals were aboard the plane in addition to the Cuban crew, but Cuban authorities have yet to release the passenger list.

69.   Police have arrested two German nationals in Rio on charges of selling Brazilian women to a marriage broker in Germany.

70.   Police Saturday arrested two German nationals following an attempted arson attack on the home of a Turkish family, police in Recklinghausen said.