AGL World Cup 2014 perspectives: Pressure to win nothing new to Brazilians in the UAE

Minister vows to improve safety as Indian rail crash death toll rises

Retrial for policeman accused of asking for a bribe from Saudi motorist at JBR

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas to unveil unity government

Sanctions bite into Iran’s football World Cup dreams

25 years on, the fate of Tiananmen’s ‘Tank Man’ is still a mystery

Januzaj makes debut, Lukaku scores hat-trick in easy Belgium friendly

Leading solar panel maker Yingli to bid on Dubai project

Tremors felt in Dubai from 5.1 magnitude earthquake in southern Iran

Senior Hizbollah commander wanted by the FBI is killed in Syria fighting

Abu Dhabi-based e-tailer The Style Chamber is dedicated to up-and-coming fashion designers

Big test looks likely to provide lift for German elevator company

Video: Asian leaders arrive for Modi swearing-in

Bulgari to manage luxury hotel on seahorse shaped island off Dubai coast

Wawrinka points to self after French Open crash: ‘I wasn’t good at all’

Etisalat set for network share challenge with du

‘All the dreams are shattered’: father of bus crash victim had borrowed money to send son to Dubai

A window on Dubai’s property market: return of the ‘crane capital’?

‘Delighted’ Fernando Torres hopes to make Spain case in friendly

UAE inflation at five-year high

Video: Brazilian team is swarmed by anti-World Cup demonstrators

Kidnapped girls found but storming vicinity out of the question: Nigeria military

Paul McCartney gets back on his feet

New Dh50 million health insurance programme for Sharjah government staff

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Don’t forget the Ayyam Young Collector’s Auction tonight

Egyptian election is extended for third day to boost voter numbers

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2014 World Cup: Parreira says Brazil already has ‘one hand on the trophy’

Ajinkya Pusalkar to perform at the Raaga Factory’s next Dubai date

In pictures: the Osbournes

Video: Anti-EU parties gain in Europe polls

Negotiated settlement fades from view in the unending Syrian conflict

Demand stampede for Investment Corporation of Dubai bonds

Victor Moses on Nigeria: ‘I believe we can reach the semi-finals’

Veteran Cahill can impart knowledge on young Australia at World Cup

Travel Secrets: A touch of the UAE in the Seychelles

Emaar to sell Aseel villas at Dubai’s Arabian Ranches

Niko Kranjcar ruled out for Croatia World Cup run

Iraqi government denies using barrel bombs in Fallujah

Winners announced in Abu Dhabi youngsters’ environment competition

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Workplace Doctor: New employee needs showing how job is done

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Students take part in cyber security contest

Pope’s unscripted moves speak the loudest of all

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Younis Khan wants back in Pakistan one-day squad for World Cup

MH370: Malaysia releases satellite data on missing jet

Rare Australian conjoined twins die

UAE court upholds verdict for man who insulted honour with abusive text message

Abudlqadir caught off guard by Ajman sacking

In pictures: Spain train for the 2014 World Cup

Sheikh Abdullah praises ‘bright future’

Pakistan woman stoned to death by family for marrying man she loved

Students tasked with generating drone ideas that could net them Dh1 million

In pictures: Drought costs California economy $1.7 billion, and counting

Woman admits to smashing iPhone in rage but denies threats and swearing, Dubai court hears

Abu Dhabi court upholds death sentence for one of three brothers convicted of killing Omanis

Du dials up Dh1.57m to help with iftar campaign

AC Milan set to end Seedorf experiment

$1m paid for seat with Leonardo DiCaprio on Abu Dhabi’s Virgin Galactic space trip

Kolkata play postponed Qualifier against Punjab before Chennai play Eliminator in Mumbai fortress

Global Fighting Championship gives kick-boxing a shot in the arm

China blazes a trail as trading partner for Middle East

Ultherapy non-invasive facelift now available in Dubai

Ukraine says it has regained control of Donetsk airport after fierce fighting

James Rodriguez assuming ‘new Valderrama’ role for Colombia at World Cup

Annual scripts will ease waiting times

Video: Nigerian Military on abducted girls: ‘We know where they are’

Woes for Caroline Wozniacki and Li Na while Andy Murray survives scare

Cadbury chocolates in UAE not contaminated with pork

UN chemical weapons inspectors fired on in Syria

Condemned Sudanese Christian woman gives birth in prison

2014 World Cup Group F team previews: Argentina

Briton sentenced to four years for consuming hashish in Dubai

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Video: Suicide bomb hits army bus in Kabul, at least two dead

Security elevated to position of high tech in Emirates

Qatar lifts foreign ownership limits on shares ahead of MSCI upgrade

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­NYUAD’s inaugural graduates receive a real-world lesson

Dubai Properties responds to demand with launch of 200 villas at Mudon

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In pictures: The Style Chamber, fashion’s new e-tailor

2014 World Cup Group F team previews: Iran

In pictures: Nakheel Mall on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

Nakheel awards contract to build Palm Jumeirah mall

Chemical weapons inspectors come under fire in Syria

Best photography from around the world, May 27

Indian leader sets a good example

Seven Tides launches new phase of luxury Anantara Residences on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

UAE motorists believe roads are getting safer

UAE Federal Supreme Court clears man and woman of beautifying the sin

Dubai International runway upgrade ahead of schedule

Chris Bosh comes alive as Miami Heat now a step away from NBA Finals

2014 World Cup: Cameroon players in yet another financial dispute with their FA

Women play a critical role in the region’s economy

Uruguay doctor says Suarez ‘has all the basic conditions’ for quick recovery

Abu Dhabi motorist’s shock at lack of basic driving standards