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AP Analysis: Iran president may help shield rulers

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:28:53 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - For a lesson in what Hasan Rowhani's reformist-backed presidency could mean for Iran, a promise Sunday by the ultra-powerful Revolutionary Guard to cooperate with him is a good guide.

In Iran vote, reformists struggle with few options

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:26:45 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Despite four years of non-stop pressure, arrests and intimidation, Iran's dissidents still find ways to show their resilience.

Iran funeral turns into political protest

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:47:48 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Video clips from Iran show mourners chanting opposition slogans at the funeral of a dissident cleric in the largest political protest in years.

Dubai-based firm starts work on St Kitts resort

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:24:40 -0400

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - A Dubai-based real estate company has started construction on a new Hyatt resort in St. Kitts where investors will be eligible for island citizenship.

Iran takes on Qatar in crucial WCup qualifier

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:39:36 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Carlos Queiroz and his Iran team came into qualifying for the 2014 World Cup as one of the favorites to advance. Now, with three group matches left, they're in danger of missing out.

Eriksson leaves Al Nasr for China

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:41:28 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has stepped down as technical director of United Arab Emirates club Al Nasr to take up an undisclosed role at a Chinese club.

Zenga out as Al Nasr manager

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:41:05 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Walter Zenga has been sacked as manager of the United Arab Emirates club Al Nasr after a disappointing season in which the club finished sixth in the domestic league.

Arab drive for reform seen shifting to slow lane

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:57:18 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - On a recent blustery night, with a sandstorm kicking up, Kuwait's own Arab Spring was playing out on a quiet road of villas and tall palms.

Family: Mother killed in Syria kept many secrets

Fri, 31 May 2013 22:02:19 -0400

BURTON, Michigan - A Michigan mother killed during fighting in Syria often left many family members and friends in the dark about the details of another life - marrying an Arab immigrant, moving around frequently and taking trips to the Middle East, including the one that would be her last, relatives said Friday.

Pirelli defends Mercedes tire testing as fair

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:20:30 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Pirelli has dismissed allegations that it breached rules by conducting in-season tire testing with Mercedes, saying it acted fairly and professionally and the test offered no benefit to the German team.

APNewsBreak: Ore. Muslim sues FBI, claims torture

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:06:11 -0400

PORTLAND, Oregon - An American Muslim who says he was beaten with batons by prison interrogators while held in solitary confinement overseas for more than three months has sued the FBI and State Department, claiming the torture was done at their behest.

Iran's approaching vote brings receding Web access

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:23:25 -0400

TEHRAN, Iran - From a computer keyboard in London, an Iranian emigre plays the role of counselor, social media guru and all-around adviser for Internet users back home seeking ways around the cyber-blocks set up by authorities in Tehran. These have been busy days.

Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:15:19 -0400

ANKARA, Turkey - A look at legislation passed in Turkey's parliament early Friday that would ban all alcohol advertising and tighten restrictions on the sale of such beverages, and how such a law could affect tourists and liquor companies in the mainly Muslim but secular country.

UAE to criminalize use of steroids on race horses

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:48:04 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The ruler of Dubai has ordered a decree to criminalize the use of steroids on race horses following a doping scandal involving his horses in England.

UAE construction giant faces rare labor strike

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:37:06 -0400

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - United Arab Emirates-based construction company Arabtec says it's working to resolve a rare strike by laborers seeking higher wages.