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10 ways you might be breaking the law with your computer: UPDATED Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:15PMLegislation that affects the use of Internet-connected computers continues to grow in its reach and its complexity. To help you avoid any infractions, we've revised this list to include new and pending laws and recent rulings.
Dubai killing: a closer look Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:13AM"Look," said Dubai's police chief. "There is Gail and Kevin."
Dubai killing: a closer look Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:48PM"Look," said Dubai's police chief. "There is Gail and Kevin." The video he was pointing to was a compilation of clips from security cameras that show the events surrounding the assassination of Hamas operative Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.
Dubai killing: a closer look Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:39PM"Look," said Dubai's police chief. "There is Gail and Kevin." The video he was pointing to was a compilation of clips from security cameras that show the events surrounding the assassination of Hamas operative Mahmoud al-Mabhouh. At his one and only news... Dubai - Hamas - Assassination - Police - United Arab Emirates
Who are Kevin and Gail? Tape reveals much, but not all in slaying of Hamas agent Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:34PMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — "Look," said Dubai's police chief. "There is Gail and Kevin."
Dubai killing: a closer look Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:18PMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates—"Look," said Dubai's police chief. "There is Gail and Kevin." The video he was pointing to was a compilation of clips from security cameras that show the events surrounding the assassination of Hamas operative Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.
Singing Angels perform for Sarah Palin: Michael K. McIntyre's Tipoff Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:40PMFormer Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a detour as she shook hands and chatted up about a hundred guests at a private Right to Life fundraiser Saturday at the Gates Mills home of Umberto Fedeli. She followed the music, heading out the double doors of the mansion and into the circular driveway where the famous youth choir the Singing Angels were assembled to greet guests with song.
Scene clips March 6-9 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:13PMFireside Chat with Aaron David MillerAaron David Miller will present and sign his book, "The Much Too Promised Land, America's Elusive Search for
Changing the nation Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:58AMIn the early 1970s I was a postgraduate student in North Illinois University and I shared a room with a British colleague. We were both studying and working as teaching assistants. We used to chat a lot. We'd talk about what we were studying, what we taught, and what was going on in our countries.
Blogs air views on stifled Gulf finance Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:07AM03 March 2010 Local media coverage of financial affairs can be anodyne in the Gulf, largely thanks to stifling press laws, corporate meddling and a culture of self-censorship. But financial blogs are starting to proliferate and can offer a valuable, alternative, take on events.
RTA Travel Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:03PMOVER 24 turbulent years, Filipinos used People Power twice: first to boot out a dictator, and second, to cashier a plunderer. From Edsa, peaceful “revolt from below” spilled across borders.
Internet in Iraq, promising market and new opportunities Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:05AM01 March 2010 Despite the negative effect of the recent financial crisis on many market sectors, the internet in the Arab world has grown by 3,567% between 2000 and 2009.
Thailand offering more tour packages Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:33AMDUBAI: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this March by launching a program of special events in Bangkok as well as 50 new tour packages.
Matt Osborne: ABC: Always Broadcast Controversy Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:03PMAt some point, the mavens of journalism decided there can be no story without two sides -- never mind if one side has nothing to offer. The rules just require a contradictory quote, is all. Because why report straight news without controversy?
Swapping prisms Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:37PMOver 24 turbulent years, Filipinos used People Power twice: first to boot out a dictator, and second, to cashier a plunderer.
Nigeria : Yar'Adua - What We Saw, Heard in Saudi Arabia - Representatives Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:43AMSIX days after returning from Saudi-Arabia in a futile search for ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua, the five-man delegation of the House of Representatives failed to submit a report of their visit to the House last Thursday.
Nigeria : BPE May Revoke $2.5 Billion Bid for Nitel Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 2:46AMLagos — Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) may revoke the successful bid for the nation's foremost national carrier, the Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd (NITEL) by New Generation consortium Ltd., a Hong Kong -backed consortium.
Nigeria : Stakeholders Back BPE On New Generation Telecom Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:50PMBaring any positive twist from what is currently on ground, the $2.5b sale of Nigeria's national telecommunications carrier, Nitel to New Generations telecom may hit the rocks.
World News Quick Take Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:41AMA Frenchman has set sail in an eco-friendly boat partly made of jute in a bid to promote the natural fibre and highlight the plight of Bangladeshi fisherman. Corentin de Chatelperron said the journey from Bangladesh to France will take around six months.
Travelport Connects Middle East Travel Agents with TravelChat™ Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:52AMDubai, United Arab Emirates 18 February 2010 - Travelport, one of the world's leading providers of global distribution systems (GDS), is connecting Galileo and Worldspan users in the Middle East through Travelport TravelChat™, an interactive, web-based forum tailored specifically to the travel trade.
After Taliban Baradar arrest, does Bin Laden matter? Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 1:56PMThe arrest of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, second within the Afghanistan Taliban only to the group's leader Mullah Omar, near Karachi about ten days ago was the latest sign of growing intelligence cooperation between Pakistan and the United States.
Media Watch keeps eyes on Arabic social networks Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 1:31AMAs social networking becomes an accepted norm with the number of users multiplying on monthly basis, monitoring traffic on such networks becomes an essential tool for the marketing communication.
Riquelme, Ronaldinho on hot seats for World Cup Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 8:27PMJuan Roman Riquelme appears out and Ronaldinho could become another World Cup roster casualty.
Valentine's police see red Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:10AMThe Saudi religious police have launched a nationwide crackdown on stores selling items that are red or in any other way allude to the banned celebrations of Valentine's Day.
No Valentine's Day for Saudi-based OFWs Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 1:55AMMANILA, Philippines – Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are urged not to wear or bring anything that may be associated with Valentine's Day, as the event is considered banned in many Arab countries in the Middle East.
Friday February 12 2010 Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 11:21PMFEB 12 — Last December, the High Court ruled that the Herald , a weekly Catholic magazine, was allowed to use the Arabic word “Allah” to refer to God in its Malay-language section.
Friday February 12 2010 Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 9:51PMFEB 12 — Last December, the Malaysian High Court ruled that the Herald, a weekly Catholic magazine, was allowed to use the Arabic word “Allah” to refer to God in its Malay-language section.
No Valentine's: Saudi Religious Police See Red Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 8:59PMThe Saudi religious police launched Thursday a nationwide crackdown on stores selling items that are red or in any other way allude to the banned celebrations of Valentine's Day, a Saudi official said.
Saudis Show No Love for Valentine's Day Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 1:35PMThe Saudi religious police are targeting stores selling items that are red or in any other way allude to the banned celebrations of Valentine's Day, a Saudi official said.
No Valentine's: Saudi religious police see red Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 11:54AMThe Saudi religious police launched Thursday a nationwide crackdown on stores selling items that are red or in any other way allude to the banned celebrations of Valentine's Day, a Saudi official said. Members of the feared religious police were inspecting...
Valentine's Day Makes Saudi Cops See Red Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 10:30AMReligious Police Launch Crackdown on Stores Selling Roses, Heart-Shaped Products, Other Red Gifts
Saudi religious police see red Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 8:59AMThere may be cheaper ways to declare your love on Valentine's Day than by saying it with flowers, but that doesn't mean having to forgo a bouquet. Just put more thought into the presentation. Sometim...
Iran is now a 'nuclear state' says Ahmadinejad as thousands take to the streets Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 5:32AMToday Ahmadinejad told scores of cheering Iranians that the Islamic Republic is capable of producing weapons-grade uranium.
Air China places $1.63b order with Airbus Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 12:19AMAir China places $1.63b order with Airbus
US trade gap widens to $40.2b in December Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 12:18AMUS trade gap widens to $40.2b in December
South Korea freezes key interest rate at 2% Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 12:18AMSouth Korea freezes key interest rate at 2%
Busted selling ‘witchy’ books Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 6:10PMDAMMAM: It’s no secret that Saudi authorities frown heavily on “sorcerers” (aka shysters) who perform “black magic” (aka confidence rackets).
International Capsules: Strained relationship with father for top U.S. skier Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 6:31PMThe Vancouver Olympics are shaping up to be Lindsey Vonn’s shining moment, the apex of a career that began years ago when her father introduced her to skiing. He saw enough talent in his daughter to move the whole family to Colorado.
Internet gives Saudi women a rare outlet for social interaction Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 10:57AMRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Ashwaq's father had heard the scary stories about men using the internet to seduce young, impressionable girls. So when his three daughters asked permission to go online, the answer was an emphatic "no."
Trail of Shadowy Arms Deal Leads to Kazakhstan Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 3:38PMSHYMKENT, Kazakhstan — The trail of the plane busted in Thailand in December 2009 for allegedly smuggling North Korean weapons to Iran leads back to a small airfreight company housed near an old Soviet airfield on the edge of the Kazakh steppe.
Another week of GW News, February 7, 2010 [A Few Things Ill Considered] Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 10:29AMLogging the Onset of The Bottleneck Years This weekly posting is brought to you courtesy of H. E. Taylor . Happy reading, I hope you enjoy this week's Global Warming news roundup Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post...
At home in the Middle East Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 11:15PMNot many people from Danville can say they work in Dubai, rode a camel in Egypt, visited the Dead Sea, and attended the grand opening of the tallest building in the world — the Burj Khalifa (located in Dubai).
Egypt cleric slams use of Facebook, says it promotes improper values Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 3:16PMAn Egyptian cleric has issued a decree banning the use of Facebook, on the grounds that it encourages adultery.
indieWIRE This Week: Sundance, Oscars, SXSW & More Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 5:23PMTHIS WEEK IN FILM: Sundance wrapped up another run on Sunday, followed by a number of acquisition deals and bidding wars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its annual list of Oscar nominees on Tuesday, while Wednesday saw South by Southwest unveiling its 2010 lineup. OSCARS: Reporters in Los Angeles woke up at the crack of dawn to hear the nominees for this year's 82nd ...
Voyage of the absurd Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 4:24PMThe centenary of the birth of the Romanian-born playwright Eugène Ionesco, one of the best-known exponents of the "theatre of the absurd" that swept across world stages in the 1950s and 1960s, is offering France a fine excuse to draw renewed attention to his work.
Beyond Guantanamo Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 11:58AMThe SOS from Oybek Jamoldinivich Jabbarov came to Julia Hall in 2007 via his attorney, Michael Mone. The plea for help, originating behind the concrete walls of Guantánamo Bay, carried the message of a man locked in a nightmare.
Ami Kaufman: Maybe We Can? Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 4:26PMIsraeli leftists (the few of us that are left) can be divided into two. Well, probably more than two, but stay with me a sec......
Kuwait- Ministry set to receive applications from Net providers Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 12:36AMKuwait- Ministry set to receive applications from Net providers
Adoration (15) Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 11:16AMWith its mournful music, alienating atmosphere and dour dialogue, Atom Egoyan returns to familiar territory with this fascinating but flawed film about the dangers of blind faith.
Live chat hopes to break barriers between US, Middle East Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:11PM"Why Do You Fear Me?" -- That's the title of an unscripted conversation about America, the Middle East and how Jesus changes everything.