Iran's threat is dangerous even if improbable

US natural gas index slumps 40% in a year

Cairokee: one Cairo band becomes a revolutionary discovery

Muslim leaders to boycott New York mayor breakfast over spying operations

House Doctor: Final touches before ringing in the New Year

Adec reforms teacher evaluations

In Pictures: 2011 in Review

Dubai 'seeing results' in effort to rid city of strays

Complaints pile up as Groupon fails to deliver

The time is ripe for a fermented-foods revival

Quarterback Romo should be good to go for NFC East finale for Dallas

A post-Soviet Union success story is being rocked by riots

Mubarak back in the defendants' cage as trial resumes

For good or bad, nothing will be the same after this year

Suspension tally mounts for Suarez after one-match ban

Paris is defending human rights in the wrong way

American milk shakes stricken global rivals

In reversal, Egypt to seek help from IMF

In Cinemas: Trespass tries to tackle high-brow subjects with action

Algeria leaders risk losing touch, a presidential review finds

Steve Jobs' last wish to play on iTV

Syria economy: Country should brace for a financial collapse

Employers help workers switch off

US to announce fighter jet sales deal with Saudi Arabia

Sangakkara's maiden century in South Africa could also be a match-winner

With Hugo, Martin Scorsese weaves a sentimental allegory

Origins buffet proves bright and breezy

Putin 'sidelines' strategist

Spectre of debt again stalks the land

Setback for Etisalat and du network-sharing plan

Berbatov's hat-trick proves beauty fades with time

Yanda among newcomers in all-star game

Frenchwoman leads fight over faulty breast implants

Cranky Australian crocodile steals a lawnmower

China leapfrogs US in race for Afghan energy

Franky Vercauteren says Jazira have worked on 'elementary mistakes'

An ideology has taken on life of its own in these uprisings

Closing Strait of Hormuz is 'easier than drinking a glass of water'

A whale of a find

At least 35 killed in Turkish raids on Iraq border

Lawyer says case against MD is flawed

Network-sharing between du and Etisalat delayed

Bank and property stocks soar

No clear answer to $15bn question

Timeline: Syria 2011

In Cinemas: Hugo is a celebration of the magic of cinema

Aldar to sell Dh16.8bn of assets

I'm allowed to kill infidels, man tells judge

House Keeping: Celebration clean-up

Salem Khamis has ambition to step forward with Al Nasr

US Library of Congress drafts Forrest Gump for posterity

Rest of NBA may not be able to take the Heat

Trendspotting: On the horizon for decorating in the new year

Home Shopping: Feather your nest at Bombay Duck

Saleh's request to enter has US administration stumped

Chips with everything on the menu

School bus conductor held over 'sex attack'

Dhoni's men have soul searching to do after Melbourne debacle

One whale of a history lesson

Observing Life: Standing strong in New Zealand

Tebow keen to get back to winning ways in virtual 'play-off game'

A crisis of credibility for overconfident old guard in Russia

Monfils and Tsonga are in 'great' company in Abu Dhabi

Dubai property must kiss and make up with investors

Chitra Roy to perform in the UAE

First geriatric care centre set to open

Rera chief backs residents

Professional flash of Pro League provides no substance for national side

Rafael Nadal to miss Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Check out: Shanghai Tang for Nespresso

Ambassador's life is hard labour at times

The Royal Opera House Muscat announces programme

Only few ranking spots away from big four, but miles apart in Abu Dhabi

Muslim Brotherhood backs free market

Today's entertainment news: Bachchan pays moving tribute to Mumbai

Six of the Best: Clocks and timepieces

Capital ramps up safety push

Cartoon 29/12/11

Syria for 2012: Compromise unlikely in the absence of 'third way'

Court upholds jail term for killer

Nigeria's Christians vow to defend themselves in wake of attacks

Alarab TV to be based in Bahrain

Elephant World Cup: Nepal's festival to lure back tourists

Ronaldo brings joy to autistic children

An anti-corruption fight for India's soul

Saudi women allowed to run and vote in municipal elections by 2015

To protect its trees, Ajman doubles fines

Clarke hails all-round bowlers as India lose Boxing Day Test

In Cinemas: 'Game of Shadows' a fun steampunk romp

Snakes on a plane: Man caught in Argentina with 247 exotic reptiles

Well-read David Ferrer thrives at number five ranking

Syria: From a regional giant to a pariah state

A regional newspaper is concerned that Syrian observes are off mission

Volvo Ocean Race fleet catching a lift to the UAE

Head injury mind over matter for a majority of NFL players

'People are all crying tears of blood' - Kim Jong-il's funeral

Gunfire and tear gas used on activists in Hama day before monitor's visit