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Soccer Capsules: Banfield draws 2-2 with Nacional, stays on top Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:47AMBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — James Rodriguez scored twice as Argentine league champion Banfield played to a 2-2 draw at Nacional of Uruguay on Wednesday to stay in control of Group 4 of the Copa Libertadores.
Biden seeks to reassure Palestinians on U.S. role in peace talks Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:09AMThe vice president says Palestinians deserve a 'viable' state after meetings in West Bank and again scolds Israel over plans for new housing in Jerusalem that U.S. calls a threat to a peace deal. Vice President Joe Biden sought Wednesday to reassure Palestinians that the United States intends to push ahead with its Mideast peacemaking effort, despite a diplomatic blowup with Israel this week ...
Biden tells Palestinians U.S. won't be deterred Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:08AMDespite the row with Israel over its housing plan, brokering peace talks is still a key priority, he declares. Vice President Joe Biden told Palestinians on Wednesday that the United States intends to push ahead with its Mideast peacemaking effort, despite a diplomatic blow-up this week over Israel's plans to build 1,600 housing units in disputed East Jerusalem.
Credit card woes hit youths Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:15AMJEDDAH: Misuse of credit cards by young people is a major problem in Saudi Arabia. According to a new survey, some 52 percent of Saudi youths struggle with debt because of this.
Abu Dhabi promotes itself as communications nexus Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:26AMAbu Dhabi, holder of more than 7 percent of the world's oil, is hosting top media executives this week as it seeks to promote its role as a communications center and ward off criticism over curbs on the press.
A Saudi charm, talent comes to Paris Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:19AMGovernor of Mecca Province leads Saudi delegation to emphasize women’s role in conservative society at IMA.
Abu Dhabi Hosts Media Chiefs Amid Press Law Debate (Update1) Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:36AMAbu Dhabi, holder of more than 7 percent of the world’s oil, is hosting top media executives this week as it seeks to promote its role as a communications center and ward off criticism over curbs on the press.
Abu Dhabi Hosts Media Chiefs Amid ‘Draconian’ Press Law Debate Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:15AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Abu Dhabi, holder of more than 7 percent of the world’s oil, will host top media executives this week as it seeks to promote its role as a communications center and ward off criticism over curbs on the press.
Biden tries to restrain, reassure Israel over Iran Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:08PM&$ &$Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) shakes hands with visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden during a joint statement at Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, March 9, 2010. (Xinhua/GPO)&$ &$ by Dave Bender, Geng Xuepeng The United States is determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday, apparently in an effort to ...
Sorting by most popular A - Z Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:16PMHaaretz.com, the online edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, offers real-time breaking news, opinions and analysis from Israel and the Middle East. Haaretz.com provides extensive and in-depth coverage of Israel, the Jewish World and the Middle East, including defense, diplomacy, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the peace process, Israeli politics, Jerusalem affairs, international relations, Iran ...
Ahead of Iraq election results news reports say Sunni, Kurd turnout strong Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:36PMWhile preliminary Iraq election results aren't due out until Wednesday, turnout in Sunni provinces was as high as 75 percent, say news reports. Many Sunnis boycotted the last election.
Rupert Murdoch: Gulf should lift media restrictions Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:38PMRupert Murdoch, chairman of News Corp, has called on the Middle East to open itself up to foreign competition to fulfil its potential as a future media hot spot.
U.S. Tanker Jet - EADS Abandons Airbus 'Deal Of The Century' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:26PMThe stakes were huge - a $35 billion contract for 179 tanker jets - but in the end European aerospace giant EADS saw no chance in winning. On Monday, its U.S. partner Northrop Grumman withdrew its joint bid with EADS to build tankers for the Pentagon based on an Airbus aircraft model.
Murdoch urges more transparency in Arab media Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:18PMABU DHABI (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch urged Arab governments on Tuesday to reject media censorship and open their markets to foreign competition as he opened a high-profile conference aimed at furthering oil-rich Abu Dhabi's ambitions as a cultural hub.
Murdoch urges more transparency in Arab media Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:12PM* Murdoch calls for lighter regulation, more competition
Turkey Criticizes House Committee Vote on Armenian Killings Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:41PMTurkey recalled its ambassador in Washington the day after the House Foreign Affairs Committee condemned as genocide the mass killing of Armenians in the early 20th century.
BlackBerry Messenger faces closure Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:35AM05 March 2010 JEDDAH: Subscribers might soon be saying bye-bye to the BlackBerry -- at least if they use the phone because of its unique messaging service.
McLaughlin: caucus step to equality in Legislature Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:32AMThe bad news is the hit taken this year to the Alabama General Fund budget and the budget for the Education Trust Fund. The good news is $500,000 might be headed to Marshall County.
Over-the-top summit Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:53AMEight days after Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns visited Damascus, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived for the third time since he came to power. But this visit was unlike any other because it was accompanied by exaggerated sound bites and bold anti-US language.
Puppet cleavage a no-no for Colorado bus shelter ads Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:16AMPuppet cleavage has been ruled out for advertising posters in Colorado Springs, Colo., bus shelters.
Association for Saudi cartoonists formed Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:49AMAssociation for Saudi cartoonists formed
Portuguese police disregard Madeleine sighting Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:06PMNew Zealand police have confirmed that that an investigation was launched in December 2007 when a security officer reported a suspected sighting of missing British child Madeleine McCann.
Gun found at home of Michael Jackson's kids, probe begins Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:07PMLos Angeles, March 4 (DPA) Child protective services are investigating the presence of a stun gun at the house where the children of Michael Jackson live, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
33 killed in Iraq bombings days before elections Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:07PMBaghdad, March 4 (DPA) The Iraqi city of Baquba was hit by four bomb blasts Wednesday, police said - including one targeting ambulances carrying the wounded from the two earlier attacks.
Yemen apologises for killing 42 civilians in airstrike Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:07PMSana'a (Yemen), March 4 (DPA) The Yemeni government Wednesday apologised to families of 42 civilians killed in an airstrike that targeted Al Qaeda figures in southern Yemen in December.
DiCaprio's girlfriend denies engagement rumours Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:06PMLondon, March 4 (IANS) Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend Bar Refaeli has brushed off rumours that the actor recently proposed to her and maintained that the gold band she's wearing on her left hand is not an engagement ring.
Rihanna sued by trainer over unpaid services Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:06PMLondon, March 4 (IANS) American singer Rihanna faces a lawsuit as her former personal trainer alleges she owes her $26,000 in unpaid wages.
Timberlake to reunite with Diaz for film Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:06PMLondon, March 4 (IANS) Pop star Justin Timberlake will reunite with ex-girlfriend Cameron Diaz on screen for a new comedy flick.
Dustin Hoffman to star in TV show Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:06PMLondon, March 4 (IANS) Hollywood actor Dustin Hoffman is all set to star in a new TV show.
Radcliffe dismisses gay rumours again Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:06PMLondon, March 4 (IANS) Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has once again made it clear that he is 'straight' after his new anti-homophobia advertisement reignited rumours over his sexuality.
Report: Dubai seeks Netanyahu arrest Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:31PMAl-Jazeera reports that Dubai's police chief plans to seek the arrest of Israel's prime minister and the head of Israel's spy agency over the assassination of a Hamas leader in the emirate.
Saudi vice police accused of beating youth Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:46AM21-year old claims Hai'a attacked him and imprisoned his parents for four days.
GACA to spend SR2.5bn on airports Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:50PM28 February 2010 JEDDAH: The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) has put out a statement that it has set aside SR2.5 billion for 34 projects to develop some of the Kingdom's existing domestic airports and build new ones.
'France and Germany to help Greece raise money Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:24PM'France and Germany to help Greece raise money
Saudi Arabia- GACA to spend SR2.5b on airports Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:20PMSaudi Arabia- GACA to spend SR2.5b on airports
Saudi Arabia- Official calls for premarital medical test Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:02AMSaudi Arabia- Official calls for premarital medical test
Low expectation for US withdrawal from Iraq Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:59AMUS seen as using Iraqi political discord to justify continuance of American troops' presence.
A blueprint for murder Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:01AMAll eyes are on Israel to explain how five countries, including Australia, were drawn into a dirty game of espionage, writes Daniel Flitton
A web of spies, lies and troubled ties Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:28AMWestern relations with Israel have been strained by an assassination involving stolen identities, writes Daniel Flitton.
Saudi cleric's fatwa urges death for co-education Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:24AMReligious and political figures in Kuwait heavily criticise the announcement.
Qatari citizenship for noted Indian painter M F Husain Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:58PMDOHA: India’s iconic and controversial painter M F Husain has disclosed that he has been given Qatari citizenship. Husain, who has received threats in India for his controversial paintings of Hindu deities, has been living abroad for the last several years.
Shark-filled aquarium in ritzy mall springs leak Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:58PMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - One of the world’s largest shark-filled aquariums sprung a leak Thursday in Dubai. The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, located in the upscale Dubai Mall, boasts it has the “world’s largest acrylic viewing panel” - a structure 32.8 metres wide by 8.3 metres high.
French election: Is Muslim candidate's criminal record fair game or race baiting? Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:13PMAhead of next month's French election, allegations about a French-African Muslim candidate's criminal record is raising questions about whether France offers a level playing field for ethnic minorities. Ali Soumaré, a candidate in regional elections, says he is the victim of slander.
French election: Is Muslim candidate's criminal record fair game or race baiting? Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:06PMDespite ideals of equality and suburbs packed with ethnic minorities, politics in France is still mainly populated by whites. As the country prepares for regional elections, a popular candidate with African origins and a Muslim name is facing serious attacks that demonstrate the barriers that still remain for minority groups trying to break into French politics.
Shark-filled aquarium mall springs leak Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:00PMThe Middle East's biggest shopping mall was partially evacuated Thursday.
Aussies hunted over assassination Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:53PMTHREE Aussies are named as suspects in a major foreign leader's assassination - and Kevin Rudd has demanded Israel reveal what happened. First photos
'Aussie passports used in UAE murder' Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:08PMPolice say 15 new Western passport holders, including some with Australian passports, are now suspects in the murder of a Hamas militant.
Aussie passports used in Hamas killing Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:10PMPOLICE today widened their search in the hunt for the killers of a top Hamas militant in a luxury hotel, saying 15 new Western passport holders, including some with Australian passports, are now suspects, with the total number sought now 26.
Better Communication Begets Trust Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:33AMSAN DIEGO—Amidst growing polarization and public confusion over global climate change, there has been plenty of finger pointing about the shortcomings of scientists, politicians, and the media.
Better Communication Begets Trust Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:33AMSAN DIEGO—Amidst growing polarization and public confusion over global climate change, there has been plenty of finger pointing about the shortcomings of scientists, politicians, and the media.