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June 5, 2013

A Paralympics power-lifting podium without Jordanians, flown back for sexual assault charges in London in 2012. (Getty image).
Two down, one to go? Two of the three Jordanian Paralympians discharged from sexual assault accusations
06:00 GMT
One of the three Jordanian Paralympics charged with sexual assault last year still faces charges while his two companions' cases have been dropped.
Gathered by special needs Emiratis, 210 color and black and white historic pictures are displayed in the Guinness World Record largest photo album. (Photo credit: Gulf News).
Guinness World Record photo album launched in the UAE
06:00 GMT
The largest photo album in the world comes from the UAE and was launched yesterday and was made possible thanks to the help of people with special needs.
The Arch of Ctesiphon undergoes some lifting to attract more visitors to Iraq. (File photo)
Iraq: restoring ancient arch, restoring tourism
05:00 GMT
Historical Arch of Ctesiphon is being renovated to maintain the country's heritage and bring tourists back to Iraq.

June 4, 2013

The Saudi prince booked entire areas of Disney Land Paris in the month of May, Euro Disney said.
Saudi prince spends a fortune at Disneyland
10:17 GMT
A Saudi prince spent more than $19 million at a Disneyland in Paris recently. The celebration? He got his degree.
The domestic worker stuffed in the trunk of a Kuwaiti driver caugnt on a picture. Photo courtesy of Waleed Al-Subaie.
The ride of a lifetime! Kuwaiti caught driving with maid stuffed in the trunk
10:02 GMT
A picture of a maid in the open trunk of her Kuwaiti employer's car has gained momentum on social media, with people condemning the driver and asking for him to be prosecuted.
If Tony Khalife offers his supporters to become millionaires, he will sure have a great future in politics.(Photo for illustrative purposes only).
A different kind of spotlight. Lebanese celebs trade glitter for politics
08:01 GMT
Famous models, TV anchors or even journalists are increasingly changing their career path to get involved in Lebanon's politics
Dreams of big bucks go up in smoke for the five foreigners sentenced to death in Egypt. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).
Hang 'em high! Five foreigners sentenced to death in Egypt for drug smuggling
07:13 GMT
Five foreign nationals were sentenced to death by hanging after they were found guilty of smuggling cannabis into Egypt in 2011.

June 3, 2013

The Israeli female soldiers were disciplined by their commanding officers following the release of the images, according to Israeli officials.
Pictures: Israeli female soldiers post edgy pics on Facebook
11:27 GMT
Four Israeli soldiers were disciplined after several edgy photos were posted on Facebook recently.
Think before you speak, Mr. Peace Envoy....
Take foot out of mouth: Blair says there is a 'problem within Islam'
09:27 GMT
Former UK PM and now ironically Peace Envoy for the Middle East, Tony Blair has spoken out saying there is a "problem within Islam".
Unearthed was launched in Dubai - appropriately enough, at the Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, last Thursday.
Gaming scene hits the Middle East
08:03 GMT
Very few video games have come out of the Middle East. Now, gamers get a taste of something with an "Arab flavor."
Burqa time! Careful ladies, what you see as a fashion runway, Egypt sees as x-rated.
Bikini Bustup! Egypt mistakes swimwear models for porn actresses
05:24 GMT
Egyptian authorities have released and apologized to a group of ten tourists held on the wrong assumption that they were filming a pornographic movie.
Egyptian women's revolution has gone sour as they face increased sexual harassment since the Muslim Brotherhood took power in 2012.
Limited freedoms: Post-Revolutionary Egypt has MORE sexual harassment
04:59 GMT
Recent reports find sexual harassment, rape and assault have increased after the Egyptian revolts of the Arab Spring that toppled Mubarak and brought the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood to power.

June 2, 2013

The technology of sketching crime suspects in 3D will soon be part of Dubai police’s searching methodology for criminals.
'Futuristic' software gives Dubai police 3D sketches
11:15 GMT
The old-school fashion of drawing out criminal sketches may soon be replaced by new-school software that would give police realistic 3D sketches of their culprit.
A window on the world. Internet helps Muslims understand and appreciate the Western culture without renouncing their own faith.
Get online! Muslim internet users better educated, more tolerant
06:00 GMT
A survey shows that Muslims internet-users are more likely to be well-educated and tolerant towards Western culture and values without it affecting their faith.
Hot? NOT! Anorexia is growing throughout the world and the Middle East is no exception.
Drop dead skinny: anorexia increasingly common in the Middle East
05:00 GMT
Eating disorders, especially anorexia, are increasingly widespread among young girls who try to follow unrealistic ideals.