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Qatari boys with their faces painted in the colours of their national flag, blow vuvuzelas, at Doha's traditional souk where people gathered to follow FIFA's selection on the two countries to host the World Cups, 2018 and 2022, in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010.

Fifa Photos Qatar Wikipedia: 2022 FIFA World Cup WorldCup

Gulf News
Celebrations as Doha wins right to stage World Cup 2022
Thu 2 Dec 2010
Manama: Qatar on Thursday became the first Arab, Muslim and Middle East country to be selected to stage the 2022 World Cup. Qatar was picked ahead of Australia, Japan, South Korea and the US to host... (photo: AP / Osama Faisal)

In this photo taken Thursday, May 14, 2009 and reviewed by the U.S. military, Guantanamo detainees pray before dawn near a fence of razor-wire inside the exercise yard at Camp 4 detention facility, at Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base, Cuba.

Human Rights Mideast Photos US Wikipedia: US Human Rights Network

Daily Star Lebanon
Arab allies urged US to ignore human rights - memo
Tue 30 Nov 2010
By Agence France Presse (AFP) Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - Powered by --> Dave Clark Agence France Presse PARIS: authoritarian allies of the US in the Arab world have urged Washington to ignore... (photo: AP / Brennan Linsley)

Gulf rail network awaits approval

Gulf News Tue 30 Nov 2010
Gulf rail network awaits approval
Dubai: A long train journey to exotic destinations across the Gulf countries would be possible if final permission is granted to the GCC railway project at the Abu Dhabi summit of the GCC. The... (photo: WN / Akor Enobanda)
Dubai Gulf Kuwait Photos Rail

Arab gulf leaders from left to right, Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Saudi King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz, Kuwaiti Emir Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, Qatari Emir Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Omani Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Saeed, attend the opening of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) consultative summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 11, 2010.

Al Jazeera Mon 29 Nov 2010
What will the Arab public think?
Most Arab leaders want the US to tackle Iran, even to wage a war against the country, but evidently do not say so publicly for fear of Arab public opinion and reaction. Confidential cables by American... (photo: AP / Hassan Ammar)
Arab Iran Photos WikiLeaks Wikipedia: United States diplomatic cables leak

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference in Washington, Monday, March 22, 2010.

Gulf News Mon 29 Nov 2010
Clinton to visit Bahrain after WikiLeaks disclosures
Manama: US State Secretary Hillary Clinton, suffering her most embarrassing setback following the publication of secret diplomatic reports, will this week sit with... (photo: AP / Cliff Owen)
Bahrain Manama Photos Us Wikipedia : Hillary Rodham Clinton

A South Sudan army officer keeps an eye on crowds gathered for Southern Sudan President and elections candidate Salva Kiir's last election rally in Juba, Southern Sudan, Friday April 9, 2010.

Gulf News Mon 29 Nov 2010
Oil on Sudan's troubled waters
Next January the people of southern Sudan will vote in a referendum to decide whether or not to separate from the north. An independent southern Sudan would leave the... (photo: AP / Jerome Delay)
Independence Oil Photos Sudan Wikipedia: Southern Sudanese independence referendum, 2011

Barack and Obama

Daily Star Lebanon Sun 21 Nov 2010
Barack Obama has just handed Iraq over to Tehran
By Feisal Amin Rasoul al-Istrabadi Commentary by Monday, November 22, 2010 - Powered by --> The Obama administration’s Iraq policy is in chaos. Seven months after... (photo: AP / Alex Brandon)
Elections Iraq Photos States Tehran

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani voted on Saturday in elections expected to keep Kurdistan

The Independent Thu 18 Nov 2010
Iraqi President bars execution of Tariq Aziz
Iraq's president, Jalal Talabani, is refusing to sign the execution order for Tariq Aziz, 74, the prominent former member of Saddam Hussein's inner circle who was... (photo: WN / Jamal Penjweny)
Execution Iraq Talabani Wikipedia: Capital punishment in Iraq

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani voted on Saturday in elections expected to keep Kurdistan

The Guardian Wed 17 Nov 2010
Iraq president opposes Tariq Aziz's death sentence
BARBARA SURK Associated Press= BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's president declared on Wednesday that he will not sign off on the hanging of Tariq Aziz, joining the Vatican and... (photo: WN / Jamal Penjweny)
Death Iraq Photos Tarek Aziz Wikipedia: Tariq Aziz

Christmas Ornaments on Tree

Syracuse Mon 15 Nov 2010
Tree growers help send Christmas to troops in Afghanistan
Stephen D. Cannerelli / The Post-Standard Share Tweet 0 Comments Groton, NY -- Spc. Steve Bruster is stationed in Afghanistan and will not be able to spend Christmas with... (photo: Creative Commons / Seano1)
Afghanistan Christmas Help Photos wikipedia : Christmas

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	World Cup 2018: Russia must be prepared to change if fairytale is to have a ... The Daily Telegraph
	UN: Iran Again Fails to Prove Nuclear Programme is Peaceful Scoop
	FIFA's choices of Russia and Qatar show its desire to leave a legacy CNN

Oil

	Former Iraqi premier Allawi denies WikiLeaks Iran attack plan m&c;
	Obama cleaves Asian rift Asia Times
	UAE's non-oil trade rises to Dh477b Gulf News

Islam Generation

	Iran says arrests people behind scientist murder The Star
	Israel forest fire: at least 40 dead in one of country's worst disasters The Daily Telegraph
	Asia cannot afford destruction by terror: Malaysian PM Zeenews

Terrorism

	NATO, Karzai and the relics of Kabul Asia Times
	Kuwait asks Gulf nations to work collectively for security Zeenews
	Indian football team starts campaign against Kuwait Zeenews

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah

Powers jostle for influence

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, addresses the 2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Iran, Israel/U.S. and the Politics of Conspiracy Theories

US President Barack Obama, center, back to camera, greets King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, center, before the official G20 leaders group photo with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at London's Buckingham Palace, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.

US firm to sell $4bn in arms to Saudi Arabia

US targets foes and friends alike Gulf News
Clinton to face Arab leaders after WikiLeaks exposures Breitbart
WikiLeaks cables highlight Arab contempt for Iran Hartford Courant
Strong showing buoys Manama Dialogue status Khaleej Times
Ex-Rep. Stephen Solarz, D-N.Y., dies at 70 San Fransisco Chronicle
WikiLeaks: Kuwait wanted Gitmo detainees to be 'killed in co The Daily Telegraph
Kuwait plans to spend $90 billion on oil projects over five Daily Star Lebanon
Solarz, rights champ, Filpinos' BFF, dies at 70 Inquirer
WikiLeaks: Kuwaiti minister said let Gitmo detainees die Gulf News
Stephen J. Solarz, Former Nine-Term NY Congressman, Dies At Huffington Post
Kuwaiti Emir Felicitates President Jammeh All Africa
Former 9-term NY Congressman Solarz dies at 70 Newsvine
Former 9-term NY Congressman Solarz dies Houston Chronicle
Kuwait lawyer sues Hariri over detention Daily Star Lebanon
Kuwait to spend $90b on oil projects Gulf News
WikiLeaks reports are 'worthless': Iran Zeenews
Visit visas misused for illegal migration: Minister (Lead) Deccan Herald
Visit visas misused for illegal migration, says minister The Times of India
WikiLeaks takes cloak off U.S. diplomacy The Hindu
Fear of 'different world' if Iran gets nuclear weapons The Guardian

Jazeera Airways

Jazeera dominates Kuwait skies

In this Jan.8, 2009 file photograph is seen India's Satyam Computer Services Ltd.'s newly appointed chief executive A.S. Murthy in Hyderabad, India. Satyam has appointed a new chief executive and secured US$130 million in bank loans in the wake of a US$1 billion fraud scandal, the company's new board said Thursda

Mahindra Satyam is back in business

US Dollar - Currencies

Sliding dollar raises questions over monetary policy

UAE says Gulf should review dollar peg - paper Daily Star Lebanon
Musa Mohamed Ahmed - Remarkable International Presence in Ku All Africa
Is it Possible to Balance Economic Growth, Commercial Develo redOrbit
There's little appetite now for a single Gulf currency Gulf News
Telecom operators look beyond local markets to diversify rev Gulf News
Nation needs foreign capital infusion Gulf News
East Sudan Donors' Conference to Start in Kuwait Next Week All Africa
Deals of the day--mergers and acquisitions The Guardian
Kuwait to spend $ 90 bn on oil over 5 years The Times of India
Kuwait's Investment Dar creditor committee quits Newsday
Profits fall sharply for Islamic banks Gulf News
AXA to consolidate gains in regional insurance sector Gulf News
GCC Focus: Leaders in Islamic banking Gulf News
Kuwait expects return to growth Gulf News
Arab stocks volatile on euro debt woes, Korean crisis m&c;
Cals Refineries to get Kuwaiti funding The Times of India
Shepherd Group team in search of Middle East deals York Press
Investment projects to drive GCC economy Gulf News
Axiom named direct Middle East distributor for BlackBerry ph Gulf News
Gulf lags in emerging IPO rush Gulf News

Protesters chant "Fraud" as they take part in a small demonstration of about 100 opposition activists in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Nov. 29, 2010. Protesters clashed with police Monday, setting fire to cars, tires and two schools used as polling stations in riots sparked by alleged widespread fraud by the ruling party in Egypt's parliamentary elections. Posters in Arabic show a photo of senior ruling party lawmaker Ahmed Ezz and reads "Loser, Loser, Loser".

Egypt's Brotherhood pulls out of election

Leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood opposition group, Mohammed Badie attends a press conference at the group's parliamentary office in Cairo, Egypt Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010.

Egypt top opposition party shut out of parliament

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Consumers want targeted marketing: Facebook

Donors pledge $3.55 billion for east Sudan development Daily Star Lebanon
Miniature in size but not in value Daily Star Lebanon
Thieves in Spain steal truck containing 28 pieces of art Daily Star Lebanon
MPs voice support for bill banning smoking in public Daily Star Lebanon
Might Sudan go the way of the former Yugoslavia? Daily Star Lebanon
WikiLeaks cables show surrender is only option offered to Ta The Guardian
A close look at a barrier to Israeli-Palestinian dialogue The Boston Globe
Dh39 airfare for Calicut and Dhaka Khaleej Times
UAE to pump Dh500 billion to aviation in 10 years Khaleej Times
Christina Aguilera Opens Up about New 'Love' Matthew Rutler Billboard
Morocco to review Spanish ties after Sahara condemnation (Ro m&c;
Qatar brings 2022 World Cup to Middle East Canada Dot Com
SUDAN: Culture shock for many southern returnees IRINnews
UN nuclear chief says he cannot confirm all Iranian atom act Star Tribune
Companies beware: The next big leak could be yours The State
ConocoPhillips sends first Qatar LNG to Canada The Business Review
Khalifa exhibits strategic leadership Khaleej Times
India must 'decrease footprint in Afghan' to gain Pak trust: The Times of India
U.S. should support Egypt's democracy movement: The Muslim B The Examiner
Arroyo addresses Syrian cabinet on economic policies Inquirer

The Great Pyramids consist of the Great Pyramid of Giza (known as the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Cheops), the somewhat smaller Pyramid of Khafre (or Chephren) a few hundred meters to the south-west, and the relatively modest-sized Pyramid of Menkaure (or Mykerinos) a few hundred meters further south-west

Mystery of the Great Pyramid of Egypt intensifies

In this image made available Sunday Nov. 22 2009 and taken from Al Alam TV, a missile is fired in an unspecified location in Iran. Iran on Sunday Nov. 22 2009 began large-scale air defense war games aimed at protecting the country's nuclear facilities against any possible attack, state television reported. It said the five-day drill will cover an area a third of the size of Iran and spread across the central, western and southern parts of the country.

Blast 'kills top Iran nuclear scientist,' Israel blamed

The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil being presented a memento by the students of Men�s College Dubai, in Dubai on November 24, 2010.

Indian president urges university students to be goodwill ambassadors

Back to the Table: New P5+1 Talks with Iran The Washington Institute
Outrage After Google Image Reveals Star of David on Roof of ABC News
Khalifa honours winners of UAE Appreciation Awards Gulf News
UAE steps up fight against silent killer Hepatitis C Gulf News
B-School Bulletin: HBS Taliban Case, New UNC Program Wall Street Journal
No Sex Education Please, We're Arab All Africa
Two Saudi students sentenced to clean a local mosque Gulf News
Students with special needs get touchscreen laptops Khaleej Times
The Cultural Roots of Disunion The New York Times
Education Ministry rethinks plan to give priority to Arabs w Ha'aretz
Civil-society organizations filling gap state has left in ca Daily Star Lebanon
Award to place spotlight on Arab role models The Jordan Times
Business sector has a greater role: Mohammed Khaleej Times
Mohammed makes Zayed University students' day Khaleej Times
Region is a treasure trove of genetic data Gulf News
Public school food supplier in Sharjah shut down Gulf News
Have We Learned Anything From the Leaked Cables? The New York Times
The hybrid helicopter car: U.S. military to develop futurist The Daily Mail
ALESCO Organizes Arab-German Colloquium On Education All Africa
Mohammed attends Zayed University celebrations Khaleej Times

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, right, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter seen during their meeting in Moscow, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009.

Russia's World Cup coup shows Putin's power

Members of a visit, board, search and seizure team fire M-4 rifles during weapons training aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52).

Ireland 'blocked' weapons to Israel

This video frame grab image taken from an al-Qaeda propaganda video released Tuesday May 29, 2007 and provided by the IntelCenter, shows Adam Gadahn, also known as Azzam al-Amriki, as he delivers a statement in English with Arabic subtitles, laying out t

‘Al Qaeda continues to function from Pakistan’

Leaked U.S. cables a stain on Pakistani leadership Lexington Herald-Leader
Russia will host World Cup in 2018, Qatar in 2022 Houston Chronicle
Michael Jordan tells AP he 'had absolutely nothing to do wit Hartford Courant
2 sex offenders arrested at Dulles Herald Tribune
Sudan: 2 killed during Darfur protest Herald Tribune
Russia, Qatar get World Cups in 2018, 2022 Daily Star Lebanon
Huge Israel forest fire kills dozens - rescue services Daily Star Lebanon
Beirut forum looks to use media to promote gender equality Daily Star Lebanon
Much ado in Lebanese media about nothing Daily Star Lebanon
Sports Writers Try To Wrap Their Minds Around A Qatari World Business Insider
Israel, Palestine and American Christian Hypocrites Scoop
Palestinians angry over new Israeli building plans Lexington Herald-Leader
WikiLeaks cables: ex-Taliban admit mistakes over 'old strict The Guardian
Egypt considering nuclear arms if Iran gets them Herald Tribune
WikiLeaks: Family may act over Iraq death Canoe
Russia, Qatar win World Cup bids for 2018 and 2022 The Jordan Times
39 Al Qaeda suspects arrested in Anbar province The Jordan Times
AT A GLANCE The Jordan Times
The easiest job in the world The Jordan Times
Mike Lee, the Englishman behind Qatar's World Cup success The Guardian

A workboat skims oil from the surface of the Gulf of Mexico near the site of the Deepwater Horizon disaster Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Oil is still leaking from the wellhead.

BP Procedure Meant to Permanently Seal Well Is Set to Begin

Dollar - Currency

Stock index futures point to gains for Wall Street

BP PLC CEO Tony Hayward talks to reporters as he visits a Coast Guard command center in Venice, La., Sunday, May 30, 2010.

BP boss in Middle East talks as spill relief well advances

Petrobras aspires to be world's biggest oil producer The Guardian
From Kuwait ship docked in JN Port, an invitation to convert Indian Express
Conversion row: police arrest engineer in Kuwaiti ship Indian Express
From Kuwait ship docked in JN Port, an invitation Indian Express
International Energy Agency says 'peak oil' has hit. Crisis The Christian Science Monitor
From 5th grade to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines: New generation KDVR
From deck to dock: Ship 'stolen' Gulf News
Determining the energy landscape Marine Norway
Technip’s Third Quarter Results: 2010 outlook revised upward StreetInsider
Is Brazil the Next Oil Power? Real Clear Politics
Fish deaths spur marine worries in Kuwait Gulf News
Web Exclusive: How the UK's Royal Marines Plan in the Face o Harvard Business Review
Feature: Oil gives Ghana hope Joy Online
An Oil-Thirsty America Dived Into 'Dead Sea' Wall Street Journal
An Oil-Thirsty America Dove Into 'Dead Sea' Wall Street Journal
An Oil-Thirsty America Barreled Into 'Dead Sea' Wall Street Journal
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,424 The News & Observer
21st century energy superpower: China, energy, and global po Grist
Turkey Grants U.S. Military Limited Concession on Using Its The New York Times
Multiplying the Yield of an Oasis The New York Times

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