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The Independent Sun 5 Jul 2009 The trainspotter now arriving in the UAE is the late golden boy Richard Branson's right-hand man. One of Tony Blair's favourite mandarins. Saviour of Britain's crumbling 3,500 secondary-schools estate. FTSE 100 chief executive. Coveted by Boris Johnson as his... (photo: WN / Suvarna Deepak Vaidya) Britain Emirates Finance Photos Transport |
The News & Observer Sat 4 Jul 2009 Biden's visit gets mixed reactions among Iraqis BAGHDAD -- Vice President Joe Biden's surprise two-day visit this weekend to Iraq was meant to "re-establish contact" with leaders here, but some Iraqis bristled at the messenger more than the... (photo: Creative Commons / Stephen Bolen) Biden Iraq Photos Politics US |
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The New York Times Sun 5 Jul 2009 What the Russians Want NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND - Despite all the promises about a "reset" in the U.S.-Russia relationship, the Obama administration still seems to be following a script crafted by... (photo: AP / RIA Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, Presidential Press Service ) Foreign Policy Photos Politics Russia US |
Gulf News Sun 5 Jul 2009 Dubai index dips 3.57 per cent as real estate stocks slip Dubai: Dubai Financial Market index fell 3.57 per cent on Sunday as market saw losses led by real estate stocks. The market closed at 1,756.16. Emaar fell 7.14 per cent... (photo: AP / Kamran Jebreili) Business Dubai Finance Markets Photos |
The News & Observer Sun 5 Jul 2009 Powell says Iraq surge should have come earlier WASHINGTON -- Colin Powell says the U.S. took too long to strengthen its forces in Iraq after Baghdad fell early in the war. Powell, the nation's top military officer... (photo: WN) Baghdad Iraq Photos Politics Washington |
The Columbus Dispatch Sun 5 Jul 2009 Iranian actress speaks out against stoning Her accent, jet-black hair and other features don't exactly make Shohreh Aghdashloo the girl next door, she says. "But I keep working." And working and working. For her... (photo: AP / Joe Cavaretta) Actress Entertainment Film Iran Photos |
The Independent Sun 5 Jul 2009 The Saddam Files: His final interviews Achievements "Saddam stated he has served the Iraqi people for a very long time. He considers his greatest accomplishments to be the social programs for the citizens of... (photo: (AP / Nikola Solic, pool)) America Economy Iraq Photos President |
Al Jazeera Sun 5 Jul 2009 Obama to 'reset' US-Russia ties Barack Obama, the US president, has said he will restore friendly ties between Russia and Washington as he embarks on his first visit to Moscow. He was due to... (photo: PIB of India) Minister Photos President Russia Washington |
The Daily Mail Sat 4 Jul 2009 I'm the greatest ever - Button boasts he's the best driver in the history of F1 Resurgent Formula 1 star Jenson Button insists he is the sport’s greatest driver ever. Button, 29, is the runaway leader in this year’s drivers’... (photo: Creative Commons / Diniz) History Leader Photos Sport Star |
Independent online (SA) Fri 3 Jul 2009 17 dead in Qatar boat sinking boat Doha - Rescue workers have recovered 11 bodies from a commercial vessel that sank off the coast of Qatar bringing to 17 the number of dead... (photo: AP Photo) Company Development People Photos Qatar |
Gulf News Tue 30 Jun 2009 Stray pets are auctioned after proper investigation Dubai: A stray saluki, a couple of deer and an African grey parrot were auctioned by the veterinary section of the Dubai municipality, highlighting the problem of animals... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) Animals Cows Dubai Pets Photos |