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Amnesty International urges Egypt to stop detaining Syrian refugees
A human rights group has spoken out against the hundreds of Syrians who have fled their country for sanctuary in Egypt – where they face detention.
Syria cuts internet and cellphone services
The government shut down the internet across the country and cut cellphone services in select areas as rebels and government troops wage battles.
Bahrain crown prince has final say on F1
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will rely on Bahrain’s crown prince to decide whether the season-opening grand prix will have to be cancelled.
Gebrselassie wins Dubai Marathon
Haile Gebrselassie won the Dubai Marathon on Friday, falling three minutes short of his own world record.
Dubai ups the ante with $1,5bn hotel
It’s the latest word in Gulf excess — a sprawling ,5-billion resort boasting a 000-a-night suite and dolphins flown in from the South Pacific.
Completion of world’s tallest skyscraper delayed
The world’s tallest skyscraper under construction in the Gulf city-state of Dubai will take longer than planned to finish, its builders said on Wednesday, putting off the opening…