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BREAKING NEWS | Kuwaiti accused of fire case to see shrinks
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Kuwaiti woman denies igniting wedding fire
Oct 27, 2009 at 14:31
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Nasra arrested on Aug. 16, a day after 55 women and children died in fire at wedding tent in Jahra.
  Fires
About 200,000 flee Taliban offensive
Oct 26, 2009 at 15:24
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Many families abandon homes in South Waziristan, where military presses offensive against militants -official.
  Pakistan Offensive
VIDEO: Violence erupts in Jerusalem
Oct 26, 2009 at 12:36
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Report from scene of clashes between Palestinians, Israeli riot police in and around Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
  Arab-Israeli Conflict
Kuwaiti Islamist MPs call to enforce hijab
Oct 25, 2009 at 23:27
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Kuwaiti Islamist lawmakers pressing authorities to force women to wear hijab headscarf.
  Women's Rights
Afghans torch Obama effigy over 'Koran abuse'
Oct 25, 2009 at 14:59
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Furious Afghans torched an effigy of U.S. president during mass protest over claims troops set fire to Koran.
Police clash with Palestinians at Al-Aqsa
Oct 25, 2009 at 14:30
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UPDATE 4: Police fight with stone-throwing youths in latest violence to shake Jerusalem flashpoint holy site.
  Arab-Israeli Conflict
Lebanon dips into world record with hummus
Oct 24, 2009 at 20:39
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Hundreds of garlic-loving Lebanese come together to make largest hummus serving on world's biggest plate.
  Most Curious
Saudi court orders female journalist flogged
Oct 24, 2009 at 19:22
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UPDATE 1: Court sentences female Saudi journalist to receive 60 lashes for ties with racy TV show.
Saudi region gets ready to open gun shops
Oct 22, 2009 at 08:15
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Three gun outlets will open in south after govt decision to relax arms ownership rules for citizens - paper.
Sharjah residents fume over power tariff hike
Oct 22, 2009 at 07:05
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Authorities double rates for businesses, hike by 50 pct for households in Sept to match output cost -paper.
Qatar licenses pvt security to buy arms
Oct 21, 2009 at 08:24
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Private security firms allowed to buy, import or rent guns from govt under strict permits scheme -paper.
Kuwait women win passport rights
Oct 20, 2009 at 22:06
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Kuwaiti women now able to obtain own passports and travel without prior consent of husbands, court rules.
  Women's Rights
Indian castrates self to join begging eunuchs
Oct 20, 2009 at 12:45
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22-yr-old poverty-stricken man in western India cut off genitals in an attempt to join eunuch community.
  Most Curious
Abu Dhabi buildings lack basic fire safety
Oct 20, 2009 at 07:05
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Civil defence slams fire safety standards in UAE capital following inspections of 5,300 buildings -paper.
  Fires
Iraqi shoe-thrower starts aid foundation
Oct 20, 2009 at 00:11
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Iraqi journalist jailed for throwing his shoes at U.S. President Bush to help widows and orphans.
Saudi to licence private gun shops
Oct 17, 2009 at 16:13
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Anyone over 25 with no criminal record can apply to open gun shop, move aimed at reining in illegal ownership.
Indian fireworks warehouse blaze kills 33
Oct 17, 2009 at 12:38
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UPDATE 1: At least 33 killed and 10 others injured when fire sweeps through warehouse on eve of Diwali.
  Diwali | Fires
Wife, son reveal Osama bin Laden in book
Oct 16, 2009 at 09:41
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New book reveals bin Laden was austere father who banned toys, modern appliances, was nature lover.
Women in top jobs invite God's fury -cleric
Oct 15, 2009 at 12:01
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'God's fury' will be unleashed if state appoints women as governors in some provinces -Iran hardline cleric.
  Women's Rights
VIDEO: Women's rights in Afghanistan
Oct 15, 2009 at 11:11
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Afghan women enjoy more freedom than ever since U.S. ousted Taliban but militants victory will change things.
  Women's Rights | War in Afghanistan

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Nov 25, 2009 at 02:53
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Arroyo's ally top suspect in massacre
11/25/2009 11:06:52 AM
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I guess you need to verify this claim, both of them are Arroyo's ally! Toto Mangudadatu is the owner of La Furtera Banana that we are eating here in the Gulf and he is a big contender of... MORE
Iran couples arrested for partner swapping
11/25/2009 10:33:46 AM
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I agree with Mr. Bin Salsal, it is allowed to have a Mu'tah (temporary marriage) that can last for a few hours, days or months in the Islamic Republic of Iran, so such illicit sexual... MORE
UK builders chase $331 mln unpaid Dubai bills
11/25/2009 1:10:16 AM
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What about the Irish investors that have bought off plan as far back as 2006? We have over half our units paid for and work has not even started yet and they will not tell us if it is ever... MORE
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Lights, cameras - but where's the action?
Nov 24, 2009 at 03:42
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There’s no point having Hollywood-style facilities without financial incentives in place argues Ben Flanagan.
When TV means ‘total vanity’
Nov 16, 2009 at 16:07
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It’s time rich Mideast investors stop viewing TV channels as mere trophies, argues Ben Flanagan.
Egypt, the land of the rising son?
Nov 15, 2009 at 13:37
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Will Egypt maintain democracy, or passively accept 'presidential inheritance' asks Sultan Sooud al-Qassemi...
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