Archive: May 03, 2014
2 new Mers deaths in Saudi Arabia
Dozens held in Philippines over global ‘sextortion’ ring
300 in Afghan mudslide mass grave
Runners-up in The National’s Short Story Competition share their inspiration
BlackBerry pins hopes for growth on instant messaging app BBM
Brittain’s dance rehearsal ready for Rizeena’s victory lap ahead of Newmarket race
Anaerobic way to treat waste means energy from rubbish
Beat the bloat
Gold demand slumps within UAE’s Indian community
In pictures: Last full show for single-screen cinemas in India
Karun Nair comes good on youth policy to keep Rajasthan in the hunt at third place
Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim
Graphic: Getting around Dubai, a tale of three journeys
Japanese fans say Hollywood’s new Godzilla too fat
Iker Casillas to play league games to keep sharp for Uefa Champions League final
Mumbai find first win in bits and pieces to break IPL7 drought after six games
Don’t let a crisis sweep your office from its foundations
2,000 Guineas joy for Emirati owner Saeed Manana with Night Of Thunder
Wenger rules out Arsenal summer spending spree
Swimmers raise awareness, money to combat shark fin consumption
Why the Middle East matters – and why Blair doesn’t
UAE hope to ‘raise the level’ for ODI-status match with Hong Kong
Palestinian reconciliation deal is only the beginning
Rodgers calls on Liverpool players to find their way past frustration
Marc Marquez continues dominant march in MotoGP
Manar Al Hinai: make your workload manageable to stay in control
Turkey drops corruption case against 60 people
Keren Bobker: on Dubai tenancy and changes to UK pensions
Monaco royals slam Grace Kelly film
Mourinho hopes Chelsea can conjure one last victory at Stamford Bridge
Emaar, Aldar, Union Properties and Arabtec likely to make MSCI cut
Premier League safety in sight for Sunderland after Larsson stunner beats Manchester United
Ras Al Khaimah resident Safia Moore named winner of The National’s 2014 Short Story Competition
Giggs says Van Gaal has fantastic pedigree and the right credentials to take over Manchester United
Abu Dhabi Cranleigh hosts families in the capital
Tax and multiplexes make India’s single-screen cinemas unviable
Jadeja takes four wickets as Chennai prove too good for Kolkata
Emirati seniors can contribute to private firms
Elvis Costello and Diana Krall churn out crowd-pleasers at Dubai’s Blended festival
Voices on Afghanistan: Taliban strategy a persistent threat
Umm Al Quwain bus ban worsens congestion
Policeman and soldier among four killed in Egypt attacks
Room rates increase at hotels around Dubai World Trade Centre
Iranian fencing star kidnapped in volatile province
Differing response is a global travesty
Rafael Nadal is not thinking about slump with rivals ailing
Campaigning begins in Egypt’s two-man presidential race
Getting around Dubai: Comparing costs with other parts of the world
Karl Lagerfeld to open chain of shops in Saudi and Dubai
Hugged by ‘human torch’ Indian politician dies of burns