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Abu Dhabi lender ADIB starts Sudan branch

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Indian PM urges calm as anger over gang-rape case escalates

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Hostages on Dubai's MV Iceberg 1 freed in rescue operation

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Kuwaiti anger over calls to ban Christmas

NBA: Clippers extend winning streak against Phoenix

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Syria airstrike hits bakery, killing dozens waiting to buy bread

Abe return could signal a shift for Japan in the region

Man accused of passport forgery thought he was buying original

UAE lawyer claims drug bust that snared Briton and Syrian was illegal

National Medical Care to list on Saudi Tadawul next year

Money supply rising in UAE Central Bank data

Saudi merchant forks out Dh160 million for camels at Al Dhafra

Odemwingie unhappy over Nigeria squad snub for African Cup of Nations

Saudi Arabian keeping an eye on his rear-view mirror in Porsche GT3 Cup

Video: Santa arrives at Emirates Palace in a speedboat

Man could not have raped woman because she was much bigger, court told

Afghan policewoman kills US adviser

Rising demand for fresh Christmas trees in the UAE

The role of the novelty song: will Psy end up a one-hit wonder?

Food for Thought: A mix to avoid

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Facebook contest winners get sneak preview of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

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Dubai man fined for damages after landing on car while chasing parrot

Syrian lenders hit by board resignations amid 'political exposure'

NFL: Luck shines on Indianapolis as Colts and Bengals grab play-off spots

Kuwait court upholds life term for policemen over torture death

Looming US 'fiscal cliff' sends oil sliding for a third day

'Libyan Lockerbie' remains a mystery

US gun advocates seek deportation of British CNN host Piers Morgan

New York Giants are not looking so super

Egypt's draft constitution gets a yes vote in polls, says Brotherhood

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Guptill praises Taylor for advice after last-gasp win over South Africa

Al Ain demolishes 175 building as part of city improvements

Banks lead gains on UAE stock markets

European football round-up: Marseille keep Ligue 1 title chase alive

Three art exhibitions to see at DIFC

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Lujain may never gain full vision again after attack, UAE doctors say

Uncertainty shakes Egyptian shares despite voting results

UAE brokerage firms hope for higher volumes next year

Sacramento Kings should trade volatile DeMarcus Cousins

Morsi's opponents demand vote probe

Video: Anti rape protests continue despite clashes with police

Beyoncé and Gwyneth Paltrow lead gun control ad

Video: Dozens die in airstrike as they line up for bread in Syria

Half of Vietnamese ship crew stranded in Dubai told they can go home

Three sentenced to death in Sharjah for drug dealing

US army to send teams to Africa to fight extremists

Video: 'The Hobbit' dwarfs Tom Cruise at the box office

Man posed as social aid worker to impress women, UAE court told

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Iran warns citizens to avoid US travel

Dubai airport passenger traffic up 10% to 4.88 million

Oscars release shortlist for Best Foreign Language Film

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Police shut down roads to stop India rape protests

Child protection 'most important part of our job'

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Swaziland bans 'rape-provoking' miniskirts

Syria and Iran to top agenda at GCC summit

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Video: Blaze rips through Kabul market

Santa comes to UAE, but it's 'too hot for reindeer'

West Antarctica warming fast, may quicken global sea level rise

UAE nursery staff 'face barriers' to reporting abuse

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Man cleared of smuggling magazine cartridge into UAE

Emirates Palace Santa: camels the obvious choice in the UAE

India rape protests widen as police shoot journalist

Parents offer to pay double tuition fees to keep Dubai school open

Eid and Formula One season boost Abu Dhabi airport traffic

Time to move beyond blaming the bankers

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Abu Dhabi resident grabs goods worth Dh5,000 in supermarket sweep

'We will not be a spoke in someone else's hub'

Retreat for Egyptian stocks

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Kurds mark tragic anniversary

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