Americas

TV chef Jamie Oliver rebuffed in bid to make LA school food more healthy

Mar 7, 2011

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver planned to do a six-part reality series in Los Angeles aimed at improving school meals and focusing on reducing obesity and diabetes, but education authorities were too camera-shy. Read article TV chef Jamie Oliver rebuffed in bid to make LA school food more healthy

US sees modern interpretation of one of Islam's highest art forms

Mar 7, 2011

Calligraphy exhibition in New York showcases work of renowned Dubai resident Wissam Shawkat. Read article US sees modern interpretation of one of Islam's highest art forms

King Abdullah’s memoir sympathetic to reform

Mar 5, 2011

Completed in September and published by Viking, Our Last Best Chance is written in a personable and, at times, informal style. The king focuses mostly on external threats to Jordan but, the Hashemite ruler does touch upon the need for democratic changes in his kingdom. Read article King Abdullah’s memoir sympathetic to reform

In Berkeley, California, US Jews argue fiercely over Israeli policies

Mar 3, 2011

Jewish Voice for Peace is a liberal group often critical of Israeli and US policy but some other Jews believe it harbours anti-semitic views. Read article In Berkeley, California, US Jews argue fiercely over Israeli policies

Pentagon develops pocket-sized drones to be blend-in spies

Mar 2, 2011

Tiny unmanned aircraft mimic birds, insects and even maple seeds and can be used in war, for spying or for search and rescue. Read article Pentagon develops pocket-sized drones to be blend-in spies

Dubai World defeats French ex-spy in Florida court

Mar 2, 2011

Jury rejects claims of Herve Jaubert, who sold Dubai World two submersibles that never worked, who said he fled the UAE in a burqa under threat of torture and imprisonment. Read article Dubai World defeats French ex-spy in Florida court

Masdar Institute in US student recruitment drive

Feb 28, 2011

Abu Dhabi-based green technology centre launches student recruitment drive in US as 50 students, mostly Emiratis, are given presentations about research degrees, career prospects and student life at institute. Read article Masdar Institute in US student recruitment drive

Somali pirates could be tried in US after hostage deaths

Feb 24, 2011

Fifteen Somalis under arrest on aircraft carrier off East Africa as officials decide their fate after four Americans killed on yacht in rescue attempt. Read article Somali pirates could be tried in US after hostage deaths

Aramex gets on its bike with deal in Ireland

Feb 24, 2011

In the previous century, millions passed through Ireland on the way to a new life in the Americas. Now Aramex, the UAE courier company, is set to join them after a new acquisition. Read article Aramex gets on its bike with deal in Ireland

Somali pirates kill four US yacht hostages

Feb 23, 2011

US naval forces boarded the yacht after hearing the gunfire and tried to save the Americans but they died of their wounds, US Central Command said. Two pirates died during the confrontation and 13 were captured. Read article Somali pirates kill four US yacht hostages

Navajo Nation fighting for cultural, economic survival

Feb 22, 2011

Navajo Nation struggles to overcome exploitation by white settlers who expanded westward into Utah-Arizona border over the past 500 years. Read article Navajo Nation fighting for cultural, economic survival

US seeks answers on failure to see Arab street protests coming

Feb 21, 2011

Former intelligence officials say US intelligence agencies¿ focus on counter-terrorism left the administration blindsided over strength of popular feeling in countries seen as allies. Read article US seeks answers on failure to see Arab street protests coming

US considering response to hijacking of American yacht

Feb 20, 2011

US considers its options after Somali pirates hijack a yacht carrying four Americans in Arabian Sea Read article US considering response to hijacking of American yacht

The National Conversation

What emerges from a recent poll is a profile of a community with an increasing sense of identity that displays a sophisticated and nuanced view of politics.

James Zogby