Archive: December 29, 2013
Ahlem Mosteghanemi releases first book in English
Work starts on expansion of Abu Dhabi to Al Shahama motorway
NHL going back to hockey’s roots with Winter Classic
Palestinian prisoners await release as settlement reports strain talks
Suicide bomber targets Russian railway station, killing at least 16
Video: Five decapitated bodies found in Mexico
Iron Man 3, Fast & Furious and holiday flicks put Hollywood ahead in box office gains
In pictures: Top 10 games of 2013
Zayed races aim to support kidney charities
New era of portability for mobile phone users
Dubai water taxis deployed for New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations
Top 10 games of 2013
F1 legend Michael Schumacher injured during skiing accident in France
Abu Dhabi passes tourism target a month early
Kallis’ farewell century puts South Africa in winning position
Steve Bruce’s genius is in spotting talent
First image of David Fincher's Gone Girl
Time for AFC to find a new path for flagging Champions League
Hazard lights up Stamford Bridge as Chelsea edge their way past Liverpool
2013 in review: Dire prophecies come true in Syria
Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim 29/12/2013
Bangladesh embassy opens new consular building to cope with passport demand
The case for Turkey remains strong
Editorial cartoon by Shadi Ghanim for 30/12/13
Aleppo airstrikes ‘kill 517 in two weeks’
Video: Hundreds flee Central African Republic as violence continues
Interactive: Drink driving statistics in the UAE
Car dealers in rent protest over Motor World
2013 in review: Indian government stumbles in pre-election year
Married life: Ending with fond reminiscences instead of futile resolutions
YourLittleDubai.com: A guide to all that’s cool in Dubai
Children’s magazine promotes reading over electronics
Arsenal reclaim top spot in Premier League
2013 in review: Crisis-weary Egyptians hold out for new year referendum
Manila hopes to finalise workers’ contract and rights deal
Jilted man harassed married woman after she ended affair, Dubai court hears
Speaking with Lukas Podolski
Bigger may not be better for Mubadala World Tennis Championship
The best airports to lounge around at
How to rein in a wayward manager, even at breakfast
Photos of the year, 2013
RTA sets out traffic plan for New Year’s holiday
Stock-market outlook: bullish especially for Saudi Arabia and UAE
Mental health is a topic to talk about, not hide
Dubai’s DSI wants a slice of India’s big spending programme
Bahrain Shiite cleric to face incitement charges
Western Region Police urge public safety for Tel Moreeb Race
Family will take actor’s body to Mumbai
India-Pak relations should make haste slowly to succeed
Abu Dhabi hotel to host free party after New Year concerts cancelled
The historic calligraphy of Bangalore’s Institute of Indo-Islamic Art and Culture
Is Justin Bieber retiring? Better beliebe it
Video: Pakistan to play against India at the Under 19 Asia Cup in Dubai
Musharraf denounces treason charges as ‘vendetta’
Amitabh Bachchan courted for Hollywood adaptation
Police warn drivers over New Year drink-driving
A proxy civil war is underway in Lebanon
Where powering up the UAE desert pays off
Take it easy and let the machines do the talking
Right Bite comes to Abu Dhabi: Day 1 of my 5-day, 1,200 calorie test drive
Solar power ready to light up the emirates
Lightning defying their modest expectations
Israel shells Lebanon border after rocket fire
Kerry back to ease Mideast peace talks tension
Bogus police kidnapped and robbed motorist, Dubai court hears
Wadeema’s killer accused of attacking fellow prisoner over bag of crisps
Arctic resources: don’t rush to tame the wild North
The existential struggle for the heart of political Egypt
Emirates not decided on buying new talent in January
From Missoni’s death to Christopher Kane’s BFA award – 2013’s big moments in fashion
Video: Five killed in Iraq following raid on Sunni lawmaker
Twitter stake of Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal worth more than $1bn
Drink-driving deaths up by 175 per cent in Dubai
‘I don’t have a problem with Roy Hodgson, no problem at all,’ says Tottenham manager Sherwood
Lebanon mourns ex-minister killed in bombing
Sheikh Mohammed reaches for the stars with first Emirati manufactured satellite
$3bn Saudi boost for Lebanese military
Wenger stresses ‘consistency’ as Arsenal prepare for Newcastle
2013 in review: Events since the Arab Spring shift regional order
2013 in review: Obama’s new course on US policy infuriates some allies
Pellegrini thinks Man City can challenge for four trophies
Xavi holds firm that Messi still deserved the Ballon d’Or
Video: Highway collapses in Mexico
Australia’s Rogers slays own demons with clinching ton against England
One UAE labourer’s rise through the ranks
Saudi religious police warn against New Year's celebrations
Lukaku proves difference as Everton beat Southampton
More substitutions and timeouts among managers’ bright ideas
Al Wasl ready to sign Turkish defender Yalcin Ayhan
NBA round-up: Pacers ‘figure out’ Nets in third quarter during 105-91 win
UAE firms accused of dumping cement in Oman
Peace efforts flounder in South Sudan, further attacks feared
South African takes charge as UAE performance manager
UNHCR applauds UAE’s strong support for Syrian refugees
Mourinho on Suarez: ‘I think his answer was magnificent’
Family marks India gang rape victim’s first anniversary with prayer ceremony
Giving credit where it’s due for a fruitful accounting career