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Ex-Thai PM hits out at UK

Ex-Thai PM hits out at UK

Politics & Economics
EXCLUSIVE: Thaksin Shinawatra accuses British government of not respecting its own democratic values.

Saudi slashes lending rate
Politics & Economics
UPDATE 1: Central bank cuts benchmark rate by 100 basis points, second cut in a month to boost liquidity.

Pirates will infest Gulf if US quits Iraq too soon: minister
Politics & Economics
Iraq's defence minister makes alarming claim ahead of parliamentary vote.

Saudi Arabia denies Taliban leader asylum report
Politics & Economics
Foreign ministry "totally" denies German magazine report that Mullah Omar offered sanctuary.


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Financial leaders go AWOL in the meltdown
Government leaders have dominated the news as they struggle with the credit, solvency and housing crises.

Ben Heineman  

That was the easy part, Mr President
Last week, as President-elect Barack Obama eased to victory, a new chapter in US and world history began.

Andrew White

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What do you think should happen to ease the crisis relating to ID cards in the UAE?

Carry on as it is. People should stop moaning and start queuing.
The Emirates ID Authority offices should be opened throughout Dec holidays to help the process.
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The whole ID card system should be scrapped - it's a waste of time and effort.
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