• Air New Zealand was among the top 10. AirRatings.com compiled its top 10, with the exception of leader Qantas, alphabetically. It said that there were 21 fatal accidents in 2014 with 986 fatalities, which is higher than the 10-year average. However, two of the crashes - MH370 and MH17 - were "unprecedented in modern times" it said with 537 fatalities. Stephen Brashear / Getty Images
    Air New Zealand was among the top 10. AirRatings.com compiled its top 10, with the exception of leader Qantas, alphabetically. It said that there were 21 fatal accidents in 2014 with 986 fatalities, which is higher than the 10-year average. However, two of the crashes - MH370 and MH17 - were "unprecedented in modern times" it said with 537 fatalities. Stephen Brashear / Getty Images
  • A Finnair flight from New York lands at the Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport. Lehtikuva / Jussi Nukari / AFP
    A Finnair flight from New York lands at the Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport. Lehtikuva / Jussi Nukari / AFP
  • A Cathay Pacific aircraft approaches Hong Kong International Airport. Brent Lewin / Bloomberg
    A Cathay Pacific aircraft approaches Hong Kong International Airport. Brent Lewin / Bloomberg
  • Planes of German flagship carrier Lufthansa. Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters
    Planes of German flagship carrier Lufthansa. Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters
  • British Airways made the top 10 this year having missed out on the previous list. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
    British Airways made the top 10 this year having missed out on the previous list. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
  • Etihad Airways was included in the list again. Kamran Jebreili / AP Photo
    Etihad Airways was included in the list again. Kamran Jebreili / AP Photo
  • As was fellow UAE airline Emirates. Tony Gutierrez / AP Photo
    As was fellow UAE airline Emirates. Tony Gutierrez / AP Photo
  • Singapore Airlines. The world's airlines carried a record 3.3 billion passengers on 27 million flights in 2014. Munshi Ahmed / Bloomberg
    Singapore Airlines. The world's airlines carried a record 3.3 billion passengers on 27 million flights in 2014. Munshi Ahmed / Bloomberg
  • EVA Air. AirlineRatings.com says its rating system takes into account a range of factors related to audits from aviation government bodies as well as government audits and the airline's fatality record. Sam Ywh / AFP
    EVA Air. AirlineRatings.com says its rating system takes into account a range of factors related to audits from aviation government bodies as well as government audits and the airline's fatality record. Sam Ywh / AFP

World’s top 10 safest airlines 2015 – in pictures


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AirlineRatings.com has revealed the safest airlines in the world for 2015 from the 449 airlines it monitors. Qantas was the leader last year, but which airline is it this year?

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
Emergency

Director: Kangana Ranaut

Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry 

Rating: 2/5

A cheaper choice

Vanuatu: $130,000

Why on earth pick Vanuatu? Easy. The South Pacific country has no income tax, wealth tax, capital gains or inheritance tax. And in 2015, when it was hit by Cyclone Pam, it signed an agreement with the EU that gave it some serious passport power.

Cost: A minimum investment of $130,000 for a family of up to four, plus $25,000 in fees.

Criteria: Applicants must have a minimum net worth of $250,000. The process take six to eight weeks, after which the investor must travel to Vanuatu or Hong Kong to take the oath of allegiance. Citizenship and passport are normally provided on the same day.

Benefits:  No tax, no restrictions on dual citizenship, no requirement to visit or reside to retain a passport. Visa-free access to 129 countries.

German intelligence warnings
  • 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
  • 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
  • 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250 

Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution