Archive: June 21, 2014
Deschamps moved Pogba, Giroud, Cabaye around like chessmaster - France v Switzerland takeaways
Toni Kroos in control of the middle for Germans
David Haye and fellow pugilists take a swing at world record
In pictures: Olivier Giroud, Blaise Matuidi spur France to Swiss bludgeoning
All Blacks on brink of history with winning streak
Poor air quality in UAE classrooms can harm children’s health
In pictures: Enner Valencia double gives Ecuador life
Mers coronavirus is still posing myriad of unanswered questions for scientists
World’s refugee crisis continues to grow, UN says
A cool new way to turn low levels of heat into electricity
Prison ‘graduates’ who can earn Dh40,000 a month
Five things to do today: see Sky Over the East, an exhibition of Arab art
In pictures: David Haye conducts mass boxing class in Dubai
Iraq violence puts strain on UAE trade and investment
David Luiz claims adversity ‘showed us what is required’ to win World Cup
Police launch anti-drug awareness campaigns in Fujairah
Five years after his death, Michael Jackson is still a provider for his family
Cristiano Ronaldo playing for his legacy at World Cup 2014
Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim 22/06/2014
How corruption can be brought under control in India
Iraq fighting could push oil prices above $140 a barrel
Rafa Nadal ‘slightly vulnerable’ says Federer at Wimbledon
Indian star Sheena Chohan nominated for best actress at Shanghai film festival
Appeals court doubles professor’s for killing wife
Giroud and Benzema pairing pays off as five-star France rout Switzerland
Modi targets counterterrorism as a key policy
Stopping on zebra crossings is illegal and can lead to a fine
Maliki could have taken lessons from the past
Stellar Keylor Navas shows why Gianluigi Buffon should step aside
Star Wars: Episode VIII gets a new director in Rian Johnson
The Emirates Community Orchestra hits the right opening notes at its debut performance
In pictures: Female Muslim comic book characters
Dh1.5 trillion in trade pushed through UAE ports
UAE’s effort to wipe out polio
AC/DC back to hit the road by the end of the year
Aspiring Emirati filmmakers to study at La Femis, world-class French film school
Spaniards Bautista Agut and Lopez, Americans Keys and Vandeweghe win final Wimbledon warmups
The turning tide against corruption in India
West Bank kidnappers give second wind to Netanyahu
Dan Gaspar, a Connecticut Yankee in Carlos Queiroz’s Iranian court
Enner Valencia scores twice, powers Ecuador over Honduras
Maria Sharapova looks back on first Wimbledon title, ‘still have the motivation’ for another
English stand-up comedian Jason Manford to tickle Dubai
World Cup round-up: England’s Roy Hodgson - ‘I don’t feel I need to resign’
Why do we all get it so wrong in our relentless pursuit of happiness?
Research project highlights obstacles to Emiratisation
Ryan Moore rides Rizeena to victory in Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot
Indian expats across the Gulf register to adopt children
Argentina v Iran preview: Time to unleash Messi, Aguero and the ‘Fab Four’
Revealed: what life’s really like inside a prison in Abu Dhabi
Iraqis in Iran rally to the cause of former homeland
Serbia too strong for Hungary at Water Polo finals in Dubai
Bloody Nasreen is a street-fighting woman from Karachi - and she’s uncovered
Best photography from around the world, June 21
In pictures: Lionel Messi nets the late winner for Argentina over feisty Iran
‘It was a barren desert’: Emirati recounts Abu Dhabi life of the 1960s
The Dream of Return by Muhammed Muheisen / AP
UAE ranks high for order and security for residents
Ukraine declares unilateral one-week ceasefire
Sam Robson century puts England on upswing v Sri Lanka on Day 2
Serey Die’s tears explained, Suarez’s brilliance and super-sized seats
Observing Life: Little surprise packages from the postman are a stamp of home
Kurdish firm Faruk Group pivots its Iraq plans after war erupts
The best time of year to save lives
Egypt upholds death sentence for 183 Islamists
Chris Gayle revival helps West Indies score Test win over New Zealand
Manager who molested three employees loses appeal
Palestinian teenager shot as anger at Israeli raids mounts
Enner Valencia earning English interest with Ecuador exploits
Germany v Ghana preview: Mertesacker warns against second-match slump
Nearly 50 years of hurt never stopped England fans moaning
Top Shiite cleric calls for new government in Iraq
A dream come true
Susic: Edin Dzeko ‘equally important’ to Bosnia as Messi to Argentina, Ronaldo to Portugal
Kaka in ‘advanced discussions’ with MLS expansion club Orlando City
Manar Al Hinai: Do ask for help when you really need it
A twisted version of democracy poses real danger to Afghanistan
From graduate to beauty queen
Khalifa Foundation completes preparation for Ramadan iftar project
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar’s new drama explores the role of women in Islam
In pictures: The week that was in the Arts & Culture world ending June 21
Signs of strain in militant ranks as ISIL alienates allies
‘I was a hopeless case … now I have a great future in a job I love’
Abu Dhabi plans revolutionary new jail with no guards
Aljamaaheer out to continue golden June for Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid at Royal Ascot
Nigeria v Bosnia preview: ‘Must-win’ declares Keshi
Southern Hemisphere romp as record-tying All Blacks and Wallabies win big
Rio Ferdinand on England exit: ‘You have to earn the right to stay in the tournament ... we have not’
Global refugee crisis requires a new approach
So far, still unstoppable: It took 91 minutes, but Lionel Messi broke Iran
MS Dhoni says young England-bound India squad ‘overall, looking good’
‘Perseverance, patience’ pay off as Lionel Messi saves Argentina from Iran embarrassment
Felipe Massa scores emotional pole position for Austrian Grand Prix
Chelsea’s Mourinho on England job future: ‘I like your country very, very much’
Springboks break Welsh hearts with late penalty try in 31-30 win
Simeon Career Academy and Huntington Prep set for MPAC final in Dubai
Expat Libyans take their first steps towards democracy
UAE spent Dh2.6 billion on international aid