Archive for October, 2009
Syria unveils new image on the catwalk
Glitzy occasion is part of efforts to open up authoritarian country.
Princess Diana film slammed by critics
Uses tired cliches to depict Western perceptions of Islam
No peace deal soon, Israeli minister says
Establishing Palestine is the key, Abdullah asserts
Bomb kills three officers in Iraq
PM fears security affairs have put strain on nation’s budget
Teenage brothers killed in gruesome vehicle collision
Two Emirati brothers, aged 15 and 16, died on Wednesday in a crash on Al Gail Street when their vehicle collided with another car driven by a 16-year-old compatriot who suffered serious injuries.
Tailor returns Dh83,000 he stole from shop
But says he has repaid most of the amount and that only a debt of Dh5,000 remains.
Male student evades sexual assault
A student has accused two men of beating him up as he tried to resist and defend himself against being forced to have sex with them in Bur Dubai.
Stabbing victim denies stealing labour card
A Chinese visitor, who was stabbed in gruesome fashion and robbed, has denied using another person’s labour card when a policeman took his statement on his hospital bed.
Suspects deny eating drug-laced biscuits
Six Afghans claimed they did not know that the biscuits they ate were mixed with morphine when they denied, in court on Wednesday, the charge of consuming drugs.
Awareness campaign on mental health
Awareness campaign launched as Dubai joins the world in celebrating Mental Health Day.