A suitcase containing a fuse and a clock was found in an African airport probably intended to be loaded onto a Munich-bound flight, German authorities said today.

An Air Berlin flight from Namibia to Germany was delayed after police found a suitcase with a fuse in the luggage hall of the airport in the capital Windhoek.

Germany’s Interior Ministry said tonight al-Qaida has posted a new video threatening the country, highlighting an increased threat level ahead of national elections and prompting authorities to step up security.