Tougher laws needed to curb counterfeit trade in UAE

EU ‘should not pay Gaza public servants who don’t work,’ auditors say

The cream of the local crop performing at Creamfields Abu Dhabi

Japan’s Keisuke Honda to join AC Milan

Uefa Champions League round-up: Mourinho says Chelsea ‘are not favourites’

GCC elects UAE to host defence think tank to combat common security threats

Collapse of bribery case involving Alba deals blow to British watchdog

Video: Lifting an Abu Dhabi Louvre milestone

Wadeema’s Law renamed Child Rights law

Too many accidents in Pakistan cricket’s fast lane

In meeting of Eastern giants, Indiana Pacers prevail

Extra Time podcast: How 'Madiba' married politics to sports to build a nation – Ep 9

Chamas offers something for diners to get their teeth into

Gulf petchems warned over water consumption

Crony capitalism does not always lead to catastrophe

1001 Apples departs a poignant message

Rohit Sharma not on tour to ‘have fun’

‘It is a shame’ says Benfica coach Jorge Jesus after side eliminated despite win over PSG

Fans thrilled to see Lunchbox stars and director grace red carpet at Dubai International Film Festival

Dewa to cut carbon emissions as part of government drive

All’s well with Ronaldo as he returns and nets record-setting ninth Champions League goal

Mandela’s body arrives for public viewing in Pretoria

Singapore police question thousands of expat workers over riot in Little India

In pictures: Emirati traditions attract thousands to Zayed Heritage Festival

In pictures: Snow and wintery weather sweeps through Turkey, Syria and Lebanon

Like a Rolling Stone: Bob Dylan’s electric guitar sells for $965,000

Louvre Abu Dhabi chalks up another towering achievement

US budget deal ends stand-off that caused government shutdown

Turkey’s Ege sisters become first fashion designers to win Jameel Prize

Thousands flock to Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival

Libya’s oil security force expects eastern ports to reopen Sunday

‘We have to improve if we’re going to keep progressing’ says Moyes as United move on

Abu Dhabi Ship Building lands Dh870m order

GCC bonds can expect to benefit from sustained strong macroeconomic backdrop

Talent show auditions for children

Last chance to see the UAE National Day exhibition in DIFC

Desmond Tutu’s home burgled while he attended Mandela memorial

Rubberneckers, put down that camera and be considerate

Ukrainian president vows not to use force against ‘peaceful’ protesters

Ross Taylor continues to thrive against West Indies with another century

Uncle accused of raping 12-year-old niece

Oscar Isaac on how he won the lead role in the Coens’ Llewyn

Barcelona should just stay put at Camp Nou

Libya pins its hopes on foreign investors to develop shale gas

US suspends aid into northern Syria after Islamic Front seizes opposition bases

Debates on UAE pensions and tourism delayed

1,001 Arabian Bites: Our low tolerance for less than perfect food

Juliette Binoche talks about Words and Pictures

Galatasaray and Juventus set to resume Wednesday after snow interrupted match on Tuesday

A blockbuster night of giving at DIFF’s charity gala

Conte furious after Juventus slip up in snow against Galatasaray

Yousef recovers from ordeal of almost losing sight in left eye

South Africa could rest Dale Steyn in dead rubber against India

5 new designers land in Dubai boutique

Relief for oil exporters as IEA predicts rising demand

‘Once again my team showed real character’ says Hyypia as Leverkusen advance

French veil ban ‘unconstitutional and targets Muslims’

Protests in Ukraine are about financial incentives on offer

Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 12/12/2013

Movie review: Homefront

Ajax’s Serero expects emotional victory over AC Milan in Uefa Champions League

Misbah says Pakistan’s inability to schedule home fixtures is ‘taking its toll on the players’

Israel slams Dutch company for cutting water ties over settlements

In Pictures: Tuesday’s Champions League action

Sci-fi movie Serenity Now is short and sweet

India upholds law that criminalises homosexuality

Video: Police fire teargas at protesting Cairo university students

Sneijder saves Galatasaray to put Turkish side through to Champions League last 16

Former actress pleads guilty to sending ricin to Obama

Abu Dhabi dogs die from suspected poisoning on camping trip

Change of tack for third-biggest global smartphone vendor

Abu Dhabi flights to and from Heathrow Airport on schedule

GCC again India’s top remittance source

Brahma Group targets UAE investment in Indian property

Sprint cyclist Mark Cavendish to compete at inaugural Dubai Tour in February

Mission accomplished on Dubai’s second imaging satellite

Red carpet buzz

In pictures: Nelson Mandela’s body arrives for viewing in Pretoria

Llewyn Davis is blowing in the wind a bit

A celebration of life and melody with Asha Bhosle

New clauses in Child Rights law give more protection to the young

Aid for Syrian refugees will be a test of Iran’s intentions

Double the points for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2014 will add to the fun

Women robbed man of Dh20,000 after tying him up in hotel, Dubai court hears

Man accused of molesting salon worker fails to show up at court in Dubai

Al Wasl a club short on time

Homefront: In the doghouse because of another tenant’s pet

Bogus inspector conned building firm boss into paying Dh40,000 fine, Dubai court told

As Obama abandons democracy, the US foreign policy suffers

Al Ahli’s ‘outstanding players’ will find a way in ACL

Five minutes with: Yang Fudong

Emirati man injured in Sharjah stun gun attack by 10 masked men

Quinton de Kock show only saving light for South Africa cricket

Makhete Diop double makes Al Dhafra’s day

Dubai astronomer’s lifelong passion is stargazing

Video: Luxury magazine’s editorial Master Class

Oman has right – and reason – to take own decisions on proposed union

Mohammad Hafeez and Dinesh Chandimal discuss the Pakistan v Sri Lanka T20

Dubai Expo 2020: Homes, hotels, golf course and mall deal for Burj Khalifa developer

Fine print of UAE’s Child Rights law