United Arab Emirates

The UAE consists of seven states, termed emirates, but only Abu Dhabi and Dubai are well known. Thanks to possessing the world's seventh largest oil reserves and a leadership that emphasizes development, it is one of the most developed economies in the Middle East with a high per capita GDP.

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Security Council To Meet On Syria; Regime Blames Massacre On Rebel 'Terrorists'

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The U.N. Security Council is to meet Sunday afternoon to discuss the Houla massacre in Syria, diplomats said. (9:15 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, DUBAI, HILLARY CLINTON, HUMAN RIGHTS, UNITED NATIONS, RUSSIA

HSBC sees "no big deals" as pay row fizzles

By Reuters UK

HSBC <HSBA.L> said it had no appetite to take advantage of turmoil in the euro zone and make big acquisitions there or anywhere else where rivals are selling major assets. (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: BARCLAYS, HSBC, FTSE, INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA, NEDBANK

Donors pledge $4 billion aid to Qaeda-hit Yemen

By Reuters UK

Saudi Arabia and Western and Gulf states pledged more than $4 billion in aid to Yemen at a Riyadh conference two days after more than 90 Yemeni soldiers were killed in a suicide attack, deepening concerns about al Qaeda's presence in the country. (May 23)

MORE TOPICS: AL-QAEDA, IMF, DUBAI, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED NATIONS, RUSSIA

Saudis pledge $3.25 billion in aid to Qaeda-hit Yemen

By Reuters UK

Saudi Arabia, concerned that chaos in Yemen is creating an al Qaeda base on its doorstep, pledged $3.25 billion in aid to its neighbour at a donor group meeting two days after more than 90 Yemeni soldiers were killed in a suicide attack. (May 23)

MORE TOPICS: AL-QAEDA, EUROPEAN UNION, RUSSIA, EGYPT, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

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Giggs Wants Summer Reunion with Beckham

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Ryan Giggs is targeting a summer reunion with former Manchester United teammate David Beckham during this summer's London Olympics. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: SENEGAL, MANCHESTER UNITED, LONDON

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Iran To Build New Oil Terminal Outside Gulf

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As tensions between Iran and the Gulf States continue to increase, Tehran has announced plans for a new oil terminal outside the Strait of Hormuz. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: CRUDE OIL, ISRAEL

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USS Essex Crashes Into Refueling Tanker, USNS Yukon, Off The Coast Of California

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The Navy began assessing the damage of the USS Essex after it collided with a refueling tanker, USNS Yukon, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. Early reports indicate that the Essex experienced technical difficulties with its steering. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, JAPAN, COAST GUARD

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Australia Ranked 7th Worst Polluter on Earth

By IBTimes AU

Conservation group World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has compiled the latest report how countries balance economic growth with ecological conservation and Australia is in the top 10, closely behind the United States and the Arab nations Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: GDP, AUSTRALIA

Earth's resources are unsustainable at current worldwide rate of consumption
WWF: Two Earths Needed by 2030 to Sustain World Population

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WWF Living Planet Report gives stark warning of the Earth’s diminishing resources. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: AUSTRALIA, LONDON

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Anderson Dismisses Botham Record

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James Anderson is not focused on surpassing Ian Botham as England's leading wicket-taker after scooping the 2011/12 Cricket of the Year prize. (May 15)

MORE TOPICS: INDIA, CRICKET

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