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Cleric's death breathes life into Iran's protest movement

The funeral of Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, the eminent cleric and champion of reform, turned into a mass protest in Iran yesterday as the vast crowd chanted slogans against the government and clashed on the streets with security.

Bush's shoe thrower turns on media

A year after the gesture that instantly gained him adulation throughout the Arab world, the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush has complained that life since then has not lived up to expectations.

Nautical in Nice

The chance to see the Louis Vuitton people celebrate a love of sailing on their home waters of the Cote d'Azur is too good to miss for Amanda Linnell.

Recession seen as one reason for boom in foreign students

Israel furious at Livni arrest warrant

Israeli PM says warrant issued in Britain for the arrest of Israel's former foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, is "an absurdity".

Bailout may come at high price for Dubai

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Sidekick Steve doesn't deserve Tiger's tar

Woods' Kiwi caddie Steve Williams doesn't deserve to be attacked in any way, or to have his career threatened.

Cone of silence over Blair evidence

Liza Minnelli settles sexual harassment suit

Liza Minnelli has settled a lawsuit from a former chauffeur who accused the star of sexual harassment.

Tanker foils pirate attack

Soccer: Coach's dilemma over friendly with Fujairah

EU proposal backing two-state solution angers Israel

Stronger signal for Saddam

NZ skipper absent as Iran seizes yacht crew

A New Zealander was preparing to skipper a yacht in an international race when the boat was seized by Iranian authorities in territorial waters.

Dubai stocks dive as crisis hits

Dubai's main stock exchange dropped more than 7 per cent yesterday.

Palestinians hope for release of firebrand

Australian firms have Dubai exposure

Dubai World may be straw in wind