(Al Jazeera English News Headlines: February 18, 2010) Dubai's police chief claims there is a 99% certainty that the Israeli Mossad intelligence service was behind the murder of visiting Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh. Two more Afghan Taliban leaders were arrested in Pakistan on day six of the NATO-led offensive. Also, a new United Nations initiative aims to cut emissions of greenhouse gases by paying countries to preserve their forests.

Dubai Police Chief: Mossad Responsible for Hamas Figure's Murder