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Doha Climate Talks: US Faces Dilemma Over Final Text
There has been a historic shift in the UN climate talks in Qatar, with the prospect of rich nations having to…
Yemeni Security Forces Foil Jailbreak Attempt In Aden
Yemeni security forces foiled Friday an escape attempt by 25 al-Qaida inmates at the central jail in the southern…
Kuwaiti Ruler Reappoints PM, Calls For New Cabinet
Kuwait's ruler reappointed Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Sabah as prime minister on Wednesday and asked him to form a…
Airline of the Year Award for Emirates
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has been awarded the prestigious Centre for Aviation (CAPA)…
Libyan PM Survives Attack In Eastern City
Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zaidan on Tuesday survived an attack by a group of armed men in al-Baida city, some 200…
Tunisian Workers’ Union Mulls General Strike Following Clashes
Tunisia's General Workers' Union ( UGTT) is considering a general strike, following Tuesday's clashes between UGTT…
Iranian TV Shows Off ‘Captured US Scaneagle Drone’
Iranian state television has shown images of what it says is an unmanned US drone captured in its airspace. The…
Syrian Use Of Chemical Weapons Would Have “Dire Consequences”: UN Chief
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon has warned of the "dire consequences" if Syria were to turn to chemical weapons…
Israel Ranks 39 On List Of Most Corrupt Countries
Israel has ranked 39on the list of most corrupt countries in 2012 with a score of 60, according to the world…
Kuwait Election: Opposition Hails Boycott As Turnout Falls
Opposition groups say their demand for a boycott of Kuwait's parliamentary election has been a success and called…