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US envoy in new talks with Palestinian president

RAMALLAH: US envoy George Mitchell and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday…

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Godard blames Greeks for Cannes no-show

Film legend Jean-Luc Godard, known to some simply as "God", disappointed his…

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Iranian director at Cannes slams crackdown on art at home

Iran's Abbas Kiarostami premiered his new film at Cannes Tuesday and used…

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Toyota to recall 11,500 Lexus vehicles

TOKYO: Toyota said Wednesday it would recall 11,500 Lexus vehicles worldwide because…

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Nigeria's Sambo, an architect drawn into politics

ABUJA: Namadi Sambo, confirmed by Nigerian lawmakers on Tuesday as the oil-rich…

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Miss USA courts controversy with pole-dancing, Muslim faith

CHICAGO: The controversy began as soon as the glittery diamond tiara was…

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Malaysia urges Muslim nations to promote Islamic finance

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Wednesday urged Muslim countries to lead the way in…

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Nigerian MP quizzed on marriage to 13-year-old Egyptian girl

ABUJA: A Nigerian senator, under fire for marrying a 13-year-old Egyptian girl,…

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Emirati woman tried for having sex before gang rape: report

ABU DHABI: An Emirati woman who had complained to police that she…

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Michael Douglas in 'Wall Street' crashes Cannes

Michael Douglas and Oliver Stone stormed the Cannes film festival with their…

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