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Qaddafi's foreign minister captured

Rebel officials say they are closing in on the ousted Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, who was reportedly denied asylum in Algeria, where his family has fled. Read articleQaddafi's foreign minister captured

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Road trip! American student joins rebels in fight for Qaddafi stronghold

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Bakers busy as residents enjoy sweet treats of Eid

Bakers busy as residents enjoy sweet treats of Eid

In the runup to Eid Al Fitr, a sweets shop in Dubai prepared to serve up more desserts to meet the demand.

Emiratis have been easy targets of irresponsible banks. Burdensome debt levels mean that the law and lending practices need to change.

Taryam al Subaihi

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Mythology meets the Moors, with sea creatures everywhere

Mythology meets the Moors, with sea creatures everywhere

The story of Atlantis, the mythical island that was swallowed by the ocean, is depicted in eight murals 19 metres above the lobby floor. Read article Mythology meets the Moors, with sea creatures everywhere

I've suffered for my art … you won't

I've suffered for my art … you won't

An Emirati artist whose work is on display around the world has opened a summer camp in Dubai for budding young artists. Read article I've suffered for my art … you won't

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Gadgets help shops' Eid sales surge

Gadgets help shops' Eid sales surge

Retailers are experiencing an increase in business compared to last year, as shoppers buy gifts for Eid and Gulf tourists flock to the UAE. Read articleGadgets help shops' Eid sales surge

Emirates Airline fined $100,000 over compensation failure

Emirates Airline has been fined US$100,000 for limiting compensation for lost, damaged and delayed baggage to below global rules. Read article Emirates Airline fined $100,000 over compensation failure

Fall in US jobless claims sparks rally

Fewer jobless claims and more factory orders lift Wall Street futures and European stock markets. Read article Fall in US jobless claims sparks rally

Crews fire up for dragon boat race

The Life: Elaine Kelly works as regional portfolio manager for the Gulf and Saudi at Microsoft in Dubai during the week, but spends her spare time dragon boat racing. Read article Crews fire up for dragon boat race

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Sport

Katanec is wary of 'weakened' Kuwait

Katanec is wary of 'weakened' Kuwait

The UAE coach is without star forward Ismail Matar and the midfielder Omar Abdulrahman, who are both out of the 2014 World Cup qualifier after knee surgery. Read articleKatanec is wary of 'weakened' Kuwait

Subait Khater is back to lead the UAE

The veteran returns for his fourth World Cup qualifying cycle and his 100th international match Read article Subait Khater is back to lead the UAE

Typhoon Talus will not stop match between Japan and North Korea

Both teams qualified for the 2010 World Cup finals and are favourites to progress from Group C. Read article Typhoon Talus will not stop match between Japan and North Korea

South Korea want to get back on track

After a bad few months of football South Korea hope the opening World Cup qualifier match against Lebanon will get return them to winning ways. Read article South Korea want to get back on track

The weight of expectation from the fans on their national team can turn a dream call-up into a nightmare.

Andrew Cole

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My Car: Dubai resident rescues Bond-era BMW Z3

My Car: Dubai resident rescues Bond-era BMW Z3

When social media entrepreneur Ebony Penny came across BMW Z3 unloved in a car park, she made the move to ownership from renting. Read articleMy Car: Dubai resident rescues Bond-era BMW Z3

Road Test: Veloster is something entirely new

Hyundai's Veloster certainly has the attitude to stand out on the road, but Shane O'Donoghue is left wishing for a more powerful engine to match the sporty interior. Read article Road Test: Veloster is something entirely new

Top 5: Crazy motorsport creations

If it has wheels - whether it's a retired school bus or a pocketbike - it will be raced. Here are five ways to get you giggling, have a thrill and, in some cases, attempt to bend the laws of physics. Read article Top 5: Crazy motorsport creations

A guide to handling food safely, from the market to the table

A few simple habits in the kitchen can help you avoid food poisoning at home. Read article A guide to handling food safely, from the market to the table

The best car ads connect with some deep emotion that makes the car more than just a mechanical appliance; something that transcends mere money.

Neil Vorano ,Motoring editor

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Arts & Culture

Stealth of Nations: no black and white when it comes to grey market

Stealth of Nations: no black and white when it comes to grey market

Robert Neuwirth defends counterfeiters, arguing that this unofficial trade and product piracy is beneficial to the global economy and helps the world's poorest people. Read articleStealth of Nations: no black and white when it comes to grey market

I Listen to the Wind that Obliterates My Traces: an unorthodox collage

A collector of musical memorabilia has resurrected an impressively unorthodox array of American photographs, songs and sound-effects from the early part of the last century. Read article I Listen to the Wind that Obliterates My Traces: an unorthodox collage

Where the Wild Frontiers Are: America comes up short in South Asia

The Islamic historian Manan Ahmed aims to take apart "the unique mixture of ignorance and hypocrisy that marks US foreign policy" in South Asia. Read article Where the Wild Frontiers Are: America comes up short in South Asia

The Beautiful and the Damned: left in India's wake

Siddartha Deb's novel examines the country's modernisation, and the struggle of many of its citizens to adapt. Read article The Beautiful and the Damned: left in India's wake

Does knowing the precise hour, minute or second, and being in a particular place at the right time really matter that much any more?

Jonathan Gornall

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