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Testimony resumes in UAE officer trial Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:09AMAn attorney for a United Arab Emirates naval officer is set to continue cross examining a Filipino servant who prosecutors say worked for the military officer in the United States for long hours and without pay.
AWANA FACES POSSIBLE UAE SANCTION Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:07AMAwana (right) - remorseful after penalty. The scorer of a backheeled penalty, who has become an internet sensation as a result, is facing possible disciplinary action from the United Arab Emirates Football Association.
Miranda to Present at Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:59AMMONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - July 19, 2011) - Miranda Technologies Inc. (TSX:MT), a worldwide provider of infrastructure, playout and monitoring systems for the television broadcast, cable, satellite and IPTV industry, today announced that Miranda's President and Chief Executive Officer, Strath Goodship, will present at the 31 st Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference on Thursday, August ...
UAE Soccer Player May Be Punished For "Disrespectful"-But-Also-Awesome Backheel Penalty Kick [Video] Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:49AM# soccer On Sunday, Theyab Awana, a 21-year-old winger with the United Arab Emirates national team, scored on a penalty kick in a friendly against Lebanon. Only he did it off of a 180 and using his heel. UAE was up 5-2 at the time, and they ultimately won 7-2, so the stakes weren't very high for either team. Does this make what he did more or less disrespectful? More »
Backheeled penalty scorer faces sanctions Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:32AMThe scorer of a backheeled penalty, who has become an internet sensation as a result, is facing possible disciplinary action from the United Arab Emirates Football Association.
Emirati faces punishment for back-heel penalty Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:20AMA United Arab Emirates footballer may be punished for a back-heel penalty kick made when his team was already 6-2 up in a friendly against Lebanon, The National newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Back heel of the net: Showboating footballer scores 'best penalty ever' with brave trick shot Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:08AMThis is one 'heel' remember for a while. Arab footballer Awana Diab amazed fans by tucking away 'the best penalty ever' with a nifty back heel.
'Disrespectful' back-heel penalty taker faces punishment... from his own team Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:53AMTheyab Awana, the United Arab Emirates player whose back-heeled penalty in a friendly against Lebanon has become an internet sensation, faces possible sanctions for being disrespectful - from his own team.
UAE player in trouble for backheeled penalty Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:47AMDUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (AP) - A United Arab Emirates soccer player whose backheeled penalty in a friendly against Lebanon has become an Internet sensation, faces possible sanctions for being "disrespectful." Video of Theyab Awana's goal in UAE's 7-2 victory Sunday has become popular on YouTube. Awana approached the ball to kick ...
Pirate video: Danes, Filipinos plead for release Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:42AMA maritime industry group posted videos Tuesday on YouTube showing two Danes and four Filipinos held hostage by Somalia pirates pleading for the Danish government and the ship's owner to help win their freedom.
African team qualifies for LLWS for the first time Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:01PMSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- A youth baseball team from Uganda will be the first from the continent of Africa to compete in the Little League World Series.
'Aegean Star,' Greek Oil Tanker, Seized By Pirates Off Coast Of Benin Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:58PMATHENS, July 18 (Reuters) - Pirates hijacked a Greek-owned, Liberia-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Benin on Saturday, the managers of the vessel said on Monday.
Servant testifies UAE officer withheld wages, took her passport during first day of RI trial Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:56PMPROVIDENCE, R.I. - A Filipino servant has testified that her boss, a United Arab Emirates military officer, withheld her wages, took her passport and told her not to speak with outsiders.
Servant testifies in RI trial of UAE officer Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:52PMFresh hope for debt resolution? Senate leaders discuss fallback plan as crisis talks continue
Duke basketball taking their game global Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:43PMLater on this summer, Coach K will get a chance to take his full-time team, Duke, to different parts of the globe as the school expands internationally.
UAE’s Awana Diab attempts insane penalty kick (and it works) Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:39PMThe United Arab Emirates crushed Lebanon 6-2 in a friendly on Sunday. So perhaps in an effort to make things interesting and perhaps because he simply does not conform to acceptable standards of penalty kicks, the U.A.E.'s Awana Diab decided to attempt an absolutely ridiculous penalty kick. And it worked. Diab's setup seemed like any other for a penalty, but as he ran up to the ball, he stopped ...
Ugandan team headed to Little League World Series Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:31PMUgandan team becomes first squad from Africa to reach Little League World Series
Somali Pirates Hijack UAE-Owned Ship Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:29PMNAIROBI: Somali pirates have hijacked the United Arabia Emirates-owned oil tanker with 16 crew members in the northern Indian Ocean, European Union anti-piracy taskforce told China's Xinhua news on Monday.
Somali pirates hijack UAE tanker Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:57AMPirates have hijacked a petrol tanker belonging to the United Arab Emirates in the Indian Ocean and are sailing it to the Somali coast, the EU's anti-piracy body announced on Monday.
Testimony begins in UAE officer trial Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:39AMTestimony has begun in the trial of a United Arab Emirates military officer accused of keeping an unpaid servant while studying at the Naval War College in Rhode Island.
Other Sports: Afghanistan's historic win Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:47PMAfghanistan recorded their first victory in Snooker World Cup history with a shock 4-1 defeat of Poland on Thursday.
Mummy Smuggling Ring Busted In Brooklyn Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:14PMA dastardly mummy smuggler was busted in Brooklyn today! The Ancient Egypt-loving "antiques dealer" was caught allegedly trying to illegally ship mummy-related objects into the city from Dubai and...Michigan, of all places. [ more › ]
Libya meeting seeks Gaddafi exit to end war Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:42PMISTANBUL (Reuters) - Western and Arab powers begin talks in Turkey on Friday aimed at finding a political solution for Libya that would persuade Muammar Gaddafi to give up power and end a conflict that could otherwise drag on interminably.
The quiet crackdown in a tourist playground Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:06PMWith its glistening skyscraper-lined highways so far untouched by the angry protesters who have filled the streets of other Arab cities, the United Arab Emirates appears on the surface to have escaped the dissent sweeping the Middle East. But the Emirates have not been immune to the ripples of the Arab Spring: a vociferous minority is demanding change, only to be met with a clandestine crackdown ...
Sun, sea... and a currency crisis? This summer's holiday essential Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:05PM"Espresso on the bar, only €1.20," promises a hilltop café in the pretty port of Agios Nikolaos on Greece's largest island, Crete. Nearby, a restaurant promises a €10 (£9) "special menu" with soup, salad, souvlaki and a glass of wine. And down at sea level, bar owners have scored out the previous €5 price for a large beer and are now charging €4.
US accuses 4 of antiquities smuggling scheme Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:42PMFederal authorities have charged a group of antiquities dealers and collectors in connection with what they said was an organized criminal ring smuggling artifacts including ancient coins and a sarcophagus into the country.
US files charges in antiquities smuggling scheme Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:45PMFederal authorities have charged a group of antiquities dealers and collectors in connection with what they said was an organized criminal ring smuggling artifacts into the country, including ancient coins and a sarcophagus.
Three Mideast countries may buy F-16s Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:39PMFORT WORTH, Texas, July 14 (UPI) -- Three Middle Eastern countries are considering placing orders with U.S. aerospace giant Lockheed-Martin for F-16 fighter jets, company officials confirmed.
How Dependent Is the U.S. on Foreign Oil? - EIA Reports Current Trends Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:49PMThe U.S. imported about 49 percent of the crude oil and refined petroleum products that were consumed during 2010, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) noted in a recent brief on the issue.
Gadhafi orders facilities destroyed as government troops retreat: general Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:20PMOTTAWA - Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi is telling his forces to destroy facilities as they retreat, says the Canadian general commanding NATO's mission.
Malaysia still largest domestic sukuk issuer Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:40PMLABUAN: Malaysia remains the largest issuer of domestic sukuk at 72 per cent by value with the balance split between a number of other issuers, such as Sudan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Brunei, Pakistan and Indonesia.
Qatar pitted against S Korea, Saudi and Oman Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:33PMDOHA: Qatar face a stiff task in the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2012 Olympics after they were drawn alongside Asian powerhouse South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Oman in Group A yesterday.
TMS International Corp. Announces Contracts Totaling More Than $84 Million Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:01PMTMS International Corp. , the parent company of Tube City IMS Corporation, a leading provider of outsourced industrial services to steel mills globally, today announced that it has secured new contracts totaling more than $84 million in revenue over the life of the contracts at expected production levels.
Nature - the best teacher of Man! Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:50PMPeople have a tendency to believe that nature is something that we leave behind in our sojourn towards development and modern civilization.
Research and Markets: Monthly Global LNG Trade & Price Database - Prices and Revenues for All the Exporting and ... Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:52PMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/552cb2/monthly_global_lng) has announced the addition of the "Monthly Global LNG Trade & Price Database, 2010" report to their offering. The dataset provides monthly trade volumes, Prices and Revenues for all the exporting and importing countries across the globe for 2010. It ...
US 2020 Olympic bid still possible Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:41PMU.S. and international Olympic leaders made progress in negotiations on a new revenue-sharing deal Thursday that could lead to a last-minute American bid for the 2020 Summer Games, officials from both sides told The Associated Press.
Several Firms Show Interest in New Iraq Oil Bidding Round Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:33PMSeveral international companies have submitted documents to the Iraqi oil ministry to qualify them to take part in the country's fourth oil and gas licensing auction scheduled for January, one document and persons close to the ministry said Thursday.
The Most Sustainable Sushi Restaurant in America Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:18PM"In a year, we will go through 4,000 pounds of albacore, 5,500 of salmon, 3,500 pounds of tuna..." Kristofor Lofgren's busy sushi restaurant uses incredible amounts of fish. "It's probably eight tons of seafood that we serve, so we feel it’s our jobs to make sure we have a positive impact." To compensate for that drain on the ocean's resources, Lofgren wants to add all that and more back into ...
UNCONFIRMED: Derek Ramsay Has A Son W/ Mary Christine Jolly Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:01PMDISCLAIMER: Unlike the marriage veracity of Derek Ramsay and Fil-Indian model Mary Christine Jolly, the alleged existence of an 8 yr old son between the two has not been confirmed yet. This information came to us via a comment from a person named COBY. We checked his/her IP Address, and it stated that COBY is [...]
Hot-Hand Luke Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:18PMLUKE, you are my fodder: Charlie Ross could say this if he ever met a certain intergalactic hero. During 2,000 shows on four continents, Ross has condensed the entire shuddering mass of the first three Star Wars films into his One-Man Star Wars Trilogy .
Research and Markets: United Arab Emirates Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2017 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:36AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5cf208/united_arab_emirat) has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "United Arab Emirates Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2017" to their offering. United Arab Emirates Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and ...
Final Thai poll results confirm opposition victory Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:51AMA Buddhist monk walks near an election poster for Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva of Thailand's Democrat party during morning rounds in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday July 3, 2011. Thais go to the polls Sunday in a general election that is shaping up to be a battle between Yingluck Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party and Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva of the Democrat Party.
Samsung Adds Glamour to the Living Space with Massimo Zucchi Refrigerator Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:48AMDubai, United Arab Emirates, 05 July 2011 - Samsung Electronics Co. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in consumer electronics, today unveils a two-door refrigerator designed by Massimo Zucchi, a world-widely acknowledged Italian master designer of jewelry.
Armando selects a squad of 30 for Maldives & Qatar fiendlies Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:47AMNew Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) A 30-member Indian squad has been selected for the twin international friendlies against Maldives and Qatar on Julu 10 and 17 respectively ahead of their World Cup qualifier against United Arab Emirates scheduled on July 23.Although there were a few injury scares, senior players Sunil Chhetri, Steven Dias have all made the cut and the two matches will give the newly ...
Factbox: International recognition of Libya's rebel movement Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:44AM(Reuters) - Libya's rebel National Transitional Council (NTC) has declared itself the sole legitimate representative of the Libyan people and formed an interim government while it conducts military operations aimed at removing Muammar Gaddafi.
Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim Delays Plan to Sell Bonds, Seeks Better Pricing Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:28AMMajid Al Futtaim Holding LLC, the Dubai-based owner of the City Center shopping malls, delayed plans to sell bonds until it can secure a better price.
Labor Secretary Baldoz Meets with Embassy Officials and Filipino Community Leaders in Abu Dhabi Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:27AM05 July 2011 - The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi reported that Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz met with Ambassador Grace Relucio Princesa, Embassy officials, Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) officials from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and Filipino community leaders during her transit in Abu Dhabi on the evening of June 18. Secretary Baldoz came from the 100 th Session of the ...
Libya sees some progress in talks with rebels Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:21AMA senior Libyan official said Monday that progress has been made in talks with rebels on ending more than four months of fighting, but a top rebel leader denied that any negotiations are taking place.
DHA launches eSuggest System Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:16AMUnited Arab Emirates, Dubai, July 5, 2011: In line with Dubai Government's vision to enhance customer satisfaction and further improve efficiency of services across all government entities, the Dubai Health Authority Dubai Health Authority ( DHA DHA ) in collaboration with The Executive Council and Dubai eGovernment Dubai eGovernment , has launched the unified eSuggest System.
Banyan Tree To Unveil Four Angsana Branded Properties In 2011 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:15AMUnited Arab Emirates, Dubai - 5 th July 2011- Banyan Tree Holdings Limited ("Banyan Tree" or "Group"), a leading manager and developer of premium resorts, hotels, spas and galleries, will boost its number of Angsana branded properties with four openings this year including the newly renovated Angsana Bintan, the new flagship property Angsana Laguna Phuket, Angsana Balaclava in Mauritius and ...