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May 16, 2013

Chicken run: KFC gets smuggled from Egypt into Gaza through tunnels. (Photo courtesy of BuzzFeed)
13:33 GMT
People living in Gaza have found an underground way to access the junk food giant KFC's delicacies. But gluttony comes at a price.
A couple who have been ordered to serve two months in a Dubai jail after being found guilty of having sex in the back of a taxi claim they have been financially crippled by their court battle.
12:56 GMT
A couple who have been ordered to serve two months in a Dubai jail after being found guilty of having sex in the back of a taxi claim they have been financially crippled by their court battle.
The newly discovered skeleton is thought to belong to a young Roman warrior who died in battle (Ahram image)
09:07 GMT
A human skeleton of a young Roman warrior, likely killed in warfare, has been unearthed in south Aswan, Egypt
Hail to the King: Freedom of expression still has a long way to go in Bahrain.
05:00 GMT
Six Bahraini twitters criticize the Kingdom and get sentenced to a year of prison each.

May 15, 2013

65th anniversary of the Nakba marked with celebrations and protests throughout the occupied territories and around the world. (Photo for illustrative purposes only.)
13:32 GMT
The Nakba isn't over nor is the fight against it as Palestinians mark the 65th anniversary of the "tragedy".
The two-year long Syrian conflict has let to the exodus of over 1.4 million Syrians.
13:18 GMT
Numbers of Syrians who have fled their war-torn country face multiple restrictions when settling in neighboring Gulf countries even though these states publicly oppose Assad's regime.
Dubai Police have decided to turn over a greener leaf with their latest launch - this eco patrol vehicle.
10:10 GMT
After launching a range of gas-guzzling supercars over the past few weeks, Dubai Police have decided to turn over a greener leaf with their latest launch - this eco patrol vehicle.
Egyptian President Morsi when things were looking brighter in Egypt.
04:00 GMT
The honeymoon is over in Egypt and millions have already signed their divorce papers with President Morsi--they've petitioned for him to be out out office immediately.

May 14, 2013

Walking away from the troubles in her life but her husband just won't let go. Photo for illustrative purposes only.
17:35 GMT
Refusing to let go of "the love of his life", a Saudi man attacks the divorce judge over potential separation ruling.
Kuwaiti women's struggle to become paramedics is over. Photo courtesy of Bikya News.
17:17 GMT
Kuwaiti women are finally given a chance to prove they can do more than just give birth. They can also save some by being allowed to work as paramedics.
A remote-control aircraft to spy on fans at football matches is the latest crime-busting device launched by police in Dubai.
08:54 GMT
A remote-control aircraft to spy on fans at football matches is the latest crime-busting device launched by police in Dubai.
Time to worry after Mubarak's controversial interview comes out.
05:00 GMT
Egyptian reporter stands by his word as his interview with Mubarak has come under investigation.

May 13, 2013

Whip it good! Those smouldering eyes might not save ol' Mahmoud from the cane...
13:43 GMT
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad may feel the burn of 74 lashes over claims that he has been interfering in the country's elections by endorsing a candidate.
72 per cent of all public school teachers in Kuwait are female. Getty images, for illustrative purposes.
11:20 GMT
An education official in Kuwait announced on Monday that 72 per cent of all teachers of public schools are women, and that the illiteracy rate is declining.
Sulaisila Center for Art and Heritage, a division of Al-Faisaliya Women Welfare Society, organized a charity fashion show and auction showcasing 44 thobes.
10:33 GMT
Spending money like its going out of style! One bidder dropped $53,000 on a single thobe at a charity auction in Saudi.