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UAE charges 30 suspects with plotting coup
The United Arab Emirates broadened its crackdown on perceived threats and risked deepening its rift with Egypt on Wednesday with plans to bring 30 ...
AP Analysis: Iran president may help shield rulers
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 ...
Early vote count in Iran gives Rowhani wide lead
Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate surged to a wide lead in early vote counting Saturday, a top official said, suggesting a flurry of late ...
In Iran vote, reformists struggle with few options
Despite four years of non-stop pressure, arrests and intimidation, Iran's dissidents still find ways to show their resilience. Protest messages still ...
Iran funeral turns into political protest
Video clips from Iran show mourners chanting opposition slogans at the funeral of a dissident cleric in the largest political protest in years.
Family: Mother killed in Syria kept many secrets
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 ...
APNewsBreak: Ore. Muslim sues FBI, claims torture
An American Muslim who says he was beaten with batons by prison interrogators while held in solitary confinement overseas for more than three months ...
Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions
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 ...
UAE construction giant faces rare labor strike
United Arab Emirates-based construction company Arabtec says it's working to resolve a rare strike by laborers seeking higher wages. Labor protests ...
Airlines losses narrowed in 1Q to $552 million
U.S. airlines charged more in fares and fees and reduced debt as they improved their financial performance in the first quarter. They still lost ...
2 new viruses could both spark global outbreaks
Two respiratory viruses in different parts of the world have captured the attention of global health officials — a novel coronavirus in the Middle ...
France confirms 2nd case of SARS-related virus
France has confirmed a second case of a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS, authorities said Sunday, as they increased efforts to inform the ...
3 suspected cases of SARS-related virus in France
French health officials said Friday they are investigating three suspected cases of a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS, in people who had ...
Kuwait launches sports clubs for women
Muneera al-Shatti has loved playing basketball since she was a child but it wasn't until Thursday that she had chance to show off her skills at a ...
Emirates reports 52 percent jump in profits
The Dubai-based Emirates airline says its annual net profit rose by 52 percent as the carrier's fast growth outpaced rising fuel costs. Emirates said ...
UAE coup suspects seek probe into abuse claims
A group of 94 suspects charged with plotting against the United Arab Emirates is seeking an independent investigation into their claims of abuses in ...
France confirms 1st case of new SARS-related virus
A 65-year-old Frenchman is hospitalized after contracting France's first case of a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS, and French health ...
UAE says 3 citizens suspected in Tanzania bombing
The United Arab Emirates says three of its citizens are in custody in Tanzania in connection with a church bombing that killed two people and injured ...
AP PHOTOS: Designers bling up Gulf women's garment
Just a few years ago, Gulf Arab women usually only felt comfortable showing off their fashion sense at ladies-only parties or family gatherings.
Reports: Bieber fined for speeding in Dubai
Justin Bieber is used to fans snapping his photo. Dubai police say he also triggered some speed cameras while driving a white Lamborghini during his ...
Violent separatists seek to derail Pakistan vote
The graffiti on walls around this Pakistani provincial capital hold a dire warning ahead of this weekend's national elections, "Voting means death.
Bieber bumped in onstage scuffle in Dubai
Megastar singer Justin Bieber is known for his slick dance moves onstage. But spinning away from a mash-up between security guards and a rogue fan has ...
Trump to open Dubai golf course
Donald Trump plans to extend his golfing empire to the Middle East, opening a course in the desert outskirts of Dubai in the latest sign the emirate's ...
Qatar Airways plans Philadelphia expansion
The head of fast-growing Qatar Airways says it plans to add Philadelphia to its routes next year as part of alliances with American Airlines and other ...