UK minister: sanctions against Russia are ‘necessary, effective and timely’

Australia to use UAE as base for ISIL attacks

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George Clooney to appear in Downton Abbey

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Some flee, others head home at Ukraine-Russia border crossing

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Al Qaeda’s Syrian cell a ‘bigger threat to US’ than ISIL

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RTA tweets apology for traffic due to tram works

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Labourers rue end of midday break

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Dubai RTA launches five new apps

Video: Stringent Ebola checks for Haj pilgrims

Etihad to step up hiring of Emirati staff

Call for Adihex to do more for conservation

Small increase in Dubai road death toll

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Australia sends 600 troops to UAE to prepare for ISIL campaign

Israel condemns protest by reservists

Samsung accuses LG execs of vandalising its washing machines in Germany

Man who used old stamp on marriage document awaits fate

Atletico, still flying high under Simeone, down Real Madrid: ‘Football always gives you a chance’

Family reunion the theme of veteran director Samir’s latest film Iraqi Odyssey

Dubai financial free zone regulator warns of companies flouting guidelines

IPOs in the Emirates steer an escalating trend

Cases of depression underreported in the UAE, experts warn

Dubai accountant told ‘pay Dh5,000 to get passport and certificates back from employer’

Film festivals fire the starting gun on Oscars race

Newcastle’s Pardew looks first on the Premier League chopping block

Youth forum will focus on child refugees

The fact and the fiction of Israel’s settlement building

Whiplash takes the top prize at the Deauville Film Festival

Kagawa nets in ‘great game’ as Borussia Dortmund top Freiburg: ‘He smiled the whole time’

Stretch run towards the MLB play-offs has arrived

Shop customer caught on camera molesting others

Big gains to be had in insurance and takaful for SMEs

Sharjah scientist’s groundbreaking laser research

Scottish independence referendum ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Executive travel: warm European welcome at Berlin Sofitel

Why oil is not a good argument for Scottish independence

Sabine Lisicki gets first WTA title of the year at first Hong Kong Open

Assad regime ‘to blame for ISIL’

Dh200 fine for not moving vehicle from road after minor accidents in Abu Dhabi

Angel Di Maria and Co strike it rich for Manchester United

Four Emiratis charged with stealing school safe

In pictures: UAE organisation donates shelters to Gazans

‘Not worrying’ says Zoumana Camara as PSG drop more points on the road

Global oil inventories rise as prices slump

Brotherhood exit is a step forward

Emaar announces indicative price range for malls unit IPO

Beyoncé and Jay Z end tour in Paris on an emotional note

Britain vows to hunt down ‘evil’ killers of aid worker

In pictures: The cuddly characters that are taking Japan by storm

Amir Khan next Mayweather challenger? “Of course, Amir Khan would be a potential opponent’

Sunday cover: No rust on Neymar as double fuels Barca victory

Ectot flies the flag for Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad’s Al Shaqab in Paris

In pictures: Back to school in Gaza

Etihad Airways to create 1,000 jobs for Emiratis with accounting centre

Project delays sink Abu Dhabi dredging company’s second-quarter profits

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil exports rise by 11.5%

UAE lose but content with dress rehearsal to play India at 2015 World Cup

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A little piece of history rescued

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Couple’s shock at snake found in dog basket

Nalanda’s revival a matter of pride

Five-year sentence for rape upheld on appeal

Sentence reduced for Dubai officer who sought bribe

Dubai police officers jailed for blackmail

Dubai appeal court hands life sentences to three Filipino crystal meth dealers

Al Ahli coach Olaroiu unfazed by raised expectations for new Arabian Gulf League season

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Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal targets Premier League title

Leaky Tottenham back-line bothering Pochettino: ‘It was too easy for Sunderland to score’

Gaza children return to school after war

National service cadet dies

Rory McIlroy to return to Abu Dhabi Golf Championship for another shot at falcon trophy

Obama condemns beheading of Briton by ISIL extremists

Food security and the UAE’s Midas touch

Liverpool’s Rodgers says Sterling ‘will certainly play’ in Champions League match

Gazelles brighten up City Walk in Dubai

UAE hospitality industry main driver of jobs market ahead of Dubai Expo 2020

Shock and awe didn’t work, so what will overcome ISIL?

China’s food scandals prompt farming return to high-rise Hong Kong

Champions League blurring Twenty20 vision further on club and country loyalties after IPL

Jose Altuve has earned his place among American League’s best with Houston Astros this season

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Britain vows to hunt down 'evil' killers of aid worker

Sérgio Mendez, Riccardo Muti and Anne-Sophie Mutter to perform at Abu Dhabi Festival 2015

Two months after breaking his leg, Alberto Contadaor wins third tour title in Spain

Al Wasl complete all-Brazilian foreign quartet with signing of Caio Correa

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