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Gulf States urge Britain to expel Bahrain dissidents

JEDDAH: Foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council have called on Britain…

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Iran says vetting UN nuclear inspectors is its right

TEHRAN: Iran said on Tuesday that it was within its rights to…

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Gaza rocket strikes Israel, no casualties, says military

JERUSALEM: A rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip struck…

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Press watchdog urges Egyptian ‘insult’ reporter’s acquittal

VIENNA: Press watchdog IPI called on Monday for the acquittal of an…

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Egyptian papyrus found in ancient Irish bog

DUBLIN: Irish scientists have found fragments of Egyptian papyrus in the leather…

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Growing Islamic finance should diversify, regulate: analysts

KUWAIT CITY: Islamic finance, which prohibits charging interest, is set to double…

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Mubarak concerned over ‘new dangers’ in the Gulf

CAIRO: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said Sunday he was concerned about "new…

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Deneuve, Depardieu together again (not!) at Venice film fest

French cinema icons Catherine Deneuve and Gérard Depardieu came together again at…

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Islamic gold dinar gains ground in Malaysia, says official

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are embracing gold dinars which were introduced last month…

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Bahai arrested for ‘illicit relationships’ in Iran, says report

TEHRANL: A Bahai missionary has been arrested in northern Iran for indulging…

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