Even Alawites are within the grasp of Syria’s secret police

Wadeema’s Law: Hundreds of UAE nursery staff learn to spot child abuse

Gold for UAE at U20 Arab Chess Campionships

Dangers in quest for body beautiful

BlackBerry co-founder ‘holds talks’ with investors about joint bid

New portable gym service will help you get fit

Andy Pettitte’s high road to retirement

Video: Europe holds its breath as Germany votes

Martino hails ‘exceptional’ keeper Valdes

Israel quick to protect its sub-Saharan African interests

UAE loan helps provide electric power to rural Kenyans

Louvre Abu Dhabi builds on a reputation for safety

Lawmaker: Taliban abduction left her ‘even braver’

Raza in seven heaven for UAE in Sharjah

Woman drowns off Al Khan beach in Sharjah

59 killed in Kenya mall siege as 24-hour long bloodbath continues

Police fear ‘much higher’ death toll in Kenya mall siege

Video: Two suicide bombers target a crowded church in Peshawar

The Dubai Music Week is all about creative networking

Shield runners-up boost at Asian Rugby Sevens for all-Emirati side

Rooney was never leaving Manchester United, says Gill

Abu Dhabi War Gazelles battle it out at Book & Bean, Ace Hardware

The challenging but rewarding life of a teacher of autistic children

Shifting wind postpones Race 14 of America’s Cup

Sharjah building safety campaign sees 3,000 owners sign up for approvals

Steep drop in number of illegal workers in Dubai

Electrical surge leads to power cut at Dubai Metro stations

Rodgers relishing Suarez return

Video: Dozens die in Iraq’s Sadr City attack

Dubai housing: Emaar Properties selling 121 Spanish-style villas in Arabian Ranches

Balancing 9/11’s horror

Russia accuses US of “blackmail” over UN resolution on Syria

Go to Toronto and eat lunch in a Canoe

Now scientists sequence the genome of the Khalas date palm

Bo Xilai sentenced to life in prison

Video: Kenya death toll rises

UAE forms a fruitful innovation partnership with Canada

Memorial race to be held in honour of Dubai triathlete Roy Nasr

Arsenal and Tottenham go joint top after wins

Guardiola’s delight as Bayern rout Schalke

UAE documentary honoured by UK’s Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival

Games13 video game show coming to Dubai