Britain’s far right leader Tommy Robinson quits, creating a quandary

Turkey denies blowing cover of Israeli spy ring in Iran

Honduras score late goal to edge short-handed UAE squad in opener

Detroit draw even, Los Angeles stay alive in MLB play-offs

Prolific portraits

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Egypt FA to analyse Ghana loss

Session updates from Day 4 of the first Test of Pakistan v South Africa in Abu Dhabi

Snowden documents show NSA was involved in CIA’s drone programme: report

At least 61 killed in bomb attacks in Iraq

The downside of upkeep

Fighting words

‘We lost but debt-ceiling fight worth it’ say US Republicans

UAE Under 17 World Cup diary: Thursday, October 17

Shoppers fill Dubai Mall’s Eid all-nighters into the witching hours

Rangers’ Lundqvist shuts down Capitals

Safety recommendations set out to avoid repeat of ground collision at Abu Dhabi airport

Bruno Metsu on the mind as Al Wasl take on Al Shabab

Women make pilgrimage, but rarely seen on TV

Brown’s legacy on US capital

Rugby and dancing? There’s no two-stepping around it

Debt pact does not solve the problems

Sharing is good: Pearls & Caviar has a yummy new menu

The motivated boys in red just ran out of gas

Thursday's lowdown: World Cup qualification

Video: US Congress ends debt impasse

Fleeing Zambians overshadow CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals

Almost 100 wildfires burn across Australian state

The best photography from around the region this week: Oct 17, 2013

GCC economies to withstand fallout from US financial crisis

Chased: Ireland to America

Series of seminars at Abu Dhabi Film Festival offer invaluable movie industry insights and advice

Unyieldingly modest

Slovakia aim to spring early surprise

UAE’s past record delivers hope for the big show ahead

Dell to open Middle East’s first customer briefing centre in Dubai

Mosquito and Brazil make early statement at Fifa Under 17 World Cup

Historic execution drama

Gravity

Improvement expected as UAE jump 11 places in fifa rankings

Why the Gulf should look more to Mediterranean and African trade

Video: Meet Abu Dhabi and Dubai Roller Derby

In ageing China, elderly woman sues children for care

Nostalgia in Pall Mall

Palazzo-style hotel boasts originality at every turn

Disputed future