Nobel winner Mo Yan's latest novel shows starkly realistic view of China

James Lasdun's latest book is a chilling, ongoing account of being stalked

Late rally lifts Al Nasr into group stage of Asian Champions League

Alma mater in cyberspace as Web courses take off

Premier League: Stoke City 2 Reading 1

Beauty business an eye-opener for Dubai entrepreneur

The Revolution for Real contains hard reporting from Tahrir Square

NBAD offering expats a pension-like savings plan

Tracey Thorn of Everything but the Girl pens sweet ode to husband, music

The Walking tells story of two boys escaping Iran during the revolution

1,000 athletes try their hand at Tri Yas

EU to cut budget for the first time

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China's aggression will increase, book portends

Big hopes on high seas before start of Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2013

Al Ain coach Cosmin Olaroiu already wary of Baniyas newcomers

Israel risks its place in America's affections by its tone-deaf policy

Sharjah Biennial prepares for its 11th art exhibition

Store promotes service with an Emirati smile

Syrian troops push back in see-saw fight for city

'I've resigned from my UAE job - but my boss refuses to acknowledge it'

African Cup of Nation: Stallions saddle up for one more ride

Tunisians rally at assassinated leader’s funeral

J.J. Abrams drops (minor) Star Wars hint

School bus 'safest mode of transport' in Dubai

England's Owen Farrell and Ireland's Jonathan Sexton in clash of upcoming fly-halves

Criticism of UAE's rights record a 'mistake', says EU official

Chaos as lorry flips on Sheikh Zayed Road killing driver

Premier League: Chelsea 4 Wigan Athletic 1

Short-handed Dubai Exiles fall just short of Jebel Ali Dragons

The iTunes music store dramatically changed the way recordings are sold

Women's rights progress in Afghanistan in danger of rolling back

Scientist wants to find cause of Beethoven's death through genomics

Depressed Dubai inmate fined for suicide attempt

It's time to chat about money, said a determined Sasha

Pierre Szalowski novel is a clever, but not especially memorable read

Premier League round-up: Southampton shock Manchester City

In pictures: Valentine's gifts for her

Shoppers buying fakes unaware of trade's crime links, UAE experts say

Islam offers student new life in the UAE

Emirati mother-of-3 killed in UAE car crash

Drone strike kills nine in Pakistan a day after Brennan hearing

Life in a cage: the story of Hong Kong's poorest

Dubai journalist killed in Seychelles boat accident

A Dubai caretaker's love for a life aquatic

Storm in Northeastern United States delays Emirates flights

England swing to record performance against New Zealand at Eden Park

The day that every dog has his day

For parents, there's always something… and it costs

Novel set in Dubai full of twists and turns, both fiscal and fictional