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Experts say Libya war crimes indictments may harm peace effort

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor argues that swift legal action against Muammar Qaddafi shows crimes against humanity will not be tolerated, but some experts contend that ICC arrest warrants can hamper diplomacy and may in fact persuade dictators to dig in their heels. Read articleExperts say Libya war crimes indictments may harm peace effort

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Suzanne Mubarak freed after she hands over millions in assets to Egypt

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Easier courses needed for novice golfers, say experts

Easier courses needed for novice golfers, say experts

While the UAE is well-known for its championship golf courses, more courses are needed for the regular golfer. Read article Easier courses needed for novice golfers, say experts

If Barack Obama the US president, doesn't have anything new and worthwhile to say when he delivers his long-awaited Arab Spring speech this week, perhaps he just shouldn't bother.

Tony Karon

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Private firms pulling out of public schools

Private firms pulling out of public schools

End of the line for many of the 700 expert educational advisers who came to Abu Dhabi to establish teaching projects in 180 schools. Read article Private firms pulling out of public schools

Ireland's biggest ever security operation for visit of Queen Elizabeth

Ireland's biggest ever security operation for visit of Queen Elizabeth

British monarch lays wreath for victims of Ireland's independence struggle against UK 90 years ago on first visit to Dublin by UK head of state since 1911. Read article Ireland's biggest ever security operation for visit of Queen Elizabeth

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Abu Dhabi reconsiders using PPP to finance Mafraq-Al Ghweifat highway

Abu Dhabi reconsiders using PPP to finance Mafraq-Al Ghweifat highway

Abu Dhabi may scrap plans for a public-private partnership to build the Dh10 billion Mafraq road. Read articleAbu Dhabi reconsiders using PPP to finance Mafraq-Al Ghweifat highway

Canada's Bombardier Transportation win Jeddah tram contract

The Saudi Binladin Group and Bombardier Transportation are teaming up to build a tram system in Jeddah. Read article Canada's Bombardier Transportation win Jeddah tram contract

OCI purchases Texan ammonia methanol plant

Orascom Construction Industries' acquisition of an ammonia facility in Texas should give the Egypt-based firm better access to US markets. Read article OCI purchases Texan ammonia methanol plant

Hits Telecom a target for investors

Kuwait-based Hits Telecom was the top traded stock on the Dubai Financial Market yesterday. The local bourses were boosted by foreign investors buying positions in UAE equities. Read article Hits Telecom a target for investors

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Formula One's passing fancy: A special report on overtaking

Formula One's passing fancy: A special report on overtaking

Race in Istanbul earlier this month had the most on-track position changes since 1983. A look at the changes that have made overtaking easier. Read articleFormula One's passing fancy: A special report on overtaking

Villas-Boas is Porto's 'Special Two' aiming to make it to No 1

The well-schooled Andre Villas-Boas was not much of a footballer, but like Jose Mourinho, he has the chance to direct his Porto side to another European triumph. Read article Villas-Boas is Porto's 'Special Two' aiming to make it to No 1

Season lasts too long, says Abel Braga

This season has been marred with frequent breaks, for the Gulf Cup, the Asian Cup, the Asian Games and the Champions League, and the league has been stretched to more than nine months. Read article Season lasts too long, says Abel Braga

Sense of urgency fuels Gilchrist ton

The captain bludgeons 106 off 55 deliveries and Marsh hammered an unbeaten 79 off 49 as Kings XI Punjab total 232 for two, the highest score this year in the IPL. Read article Sense of urgency fuels Gilchrist ton

Recent days have delivered a bushel of obituaries from the sports universe, one after another. We said goodbye to athletes current and retired.

Mike Tierney

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The world's best art-related restaurants

The world's best art-related restaurants

With the opening of Fanr on Saadiyat Island, we look at some of the top art-related restaurants around the world. Read articleThe world's best art-related restaurants

Restaurant review: the new Jones the Grocer in Khalidiyah

The newest addition to the Jones the Grocer chain delivers the usual tasty menu, but the test will be in the restaurant retaining its consistency throughout. Read article Restaurant review: the new Jones the Grocer in Khalidiyah

Twitter's role in Arab spring 'exaggerated'

Social media helped Arab uprisings but did not cause them - and gave a distorted picture to the rest of the world, say experts. Read article Twitter's role in Arab spring 'exaggerated'

Volunteering your way to a better you – even a better job

Devoting time to voluntary work can do wonders for your emotional well-being, and also for your career. Experts say it demonstrates to potential employers a person's willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty. Read article Volunteering your way to a better you – even a better job

Men are sensitive creatures and it hurts when that special hairdresser turns out to shave no favourites.

Alex Ritman

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Arts & Culture

New Terrence Malick film displeases Cannes festival audience

New Terrence Malick film displeases Cannes festival audience

Terrence Malick left Brad Pitt to face the media music after his film The Tree of Life was booed at the Cannes Film Festival. Read articleNew Terrence Malick film displeases Cannes festival audience

The Cars get back together - and they haven't lost their touch

Can the comeback album from The Cars match up to their original energy? Read article The Cars get back together - and they haven't lost their touch

Something to celebrate from The Felice Brothers

The New York folk quintet Felice Brothers have gone electro for their fourth album, Celebration, Florida. Read article Something to celebrate from The Felice Brothers

The ups and downs of synthpop as Hurts gear up for Dubai gig

Ahead of Hurts's performance in Dubai, we look back at synthpop's recent revival Read article The ups and downs of synthpop as Hurts gear up for Dubai gig

Some of those who, like the late Marlon Brando, can afford a private island.

Alex Ritman

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