Archive: August 02, 2014
Nearly 300 Palestinian children killed in Gaza: UN
India’s archaic subsidies hurt, not help, farmers
HitchBot thumbs lifts across Canada
The greatest risk to a politician can come from a banana
PNG’s sporting heroes
Hotline offers advice to people struggling with debt
Frank Lampard is on the verge of joining Manchester City on loan
Golfers beating the odds
David Blaine, Lady Gaga and other not-to-be-missed UAE events
Godolphin’s Encke shows well in return from 685-day lay-off
In pictures: The ‘lung’ of Mauritania’s economy
Mawazine Sessions: Angélique Kidjo breaks moulds with music
The Big Burger Challenge
UAE polio initiative protects three million children
Timing of rain is critical, say Indian farmers
Woman in black’s silent trek touches soul of the Deep South
Push for reform in Indian judiciary appointments
Dubai-based Gems Education posts higher profits but lower cash
Unsure of militants’ capabilities, US flying higher over Iraq
Ebola moving faster than control efforts: WHO
Observing Life: It may be chaotic, but my street is a colourful place
Drunk Briton smashed statue at Atlantis hotel, Dubai court hears
For Hamas, war in Gaza is a step towards the West Bank
Airships carry us back to future
Kerry accuses Modi of ‘confused message’ over WTO deal
Yaya Sanogo to the fore for Arsenal in friendly thrashing of Benfica
India’s monsoon outlook remains cloudy
Israeli steps up Gaza attack after soldier kidnapped
Commuters welcome plans for more buses
‘I’m a normal person who has the opportunity to make a difference’: chief of Emirates ID reveals what drives him
Turks living in the UAE vote in presidential elections
Israel tanks and troops begin Gaza withdrawal
Wenger takes pride in doing well during Arsenal’s lean period
Emaar set for $9bn DFM flotation mid-September
The children’s author Todd Parr on his new book and message to kids: it’s OK to make mistakes
Loan shark victim contemplates suicide to get out of crushing debt
The appeal of the road
Suicide is not the answer for people struggling with debt
Gargash reaffirms the UAE’s support for UN initiatives to halt human trafficking
Cartoon by Shadi Ghanim 3/8/2014
Five-star Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel launches in Qatar
With good advice from a helpline, debtor is turning his life around
Four killed in Lebanon near border with Syria
Warning on high water and power use
Oberoi resumes plans for two Abu Dhabi hotels
Study shows early learning begins even earlier – at 34 weeks in womb
In pictures: The week that was in Arts and Life ending August 3
Breast-cancer victim’s appeal for cash to pay for treatment
Breeders’ Cup hopeful Palace Malice in Saratoga spotlight with Whitney Handicap