Topic: United Arab Emirates

South Africa: Doodling to make a difference

In South Africa, people gather to doodle, and auction their drawings, to raise money for the homeless.

North Korea weapons: Why did pilots stop for fuel in Thailand?

Thailand today brought the crew of an impounded cargo plane carrying North Korea weapons before a criminal court. The circumstances of the seizure – like why a plane with illicit arms stopped in US ally territory for refueling – is raising questions.

Dubai debt crisis: Why Egypt's economy may benefit

While Egypt is not immune to the effects of Dubai's economic bust, it stands to gain in foreign investments after years of reforms – a boon that could lend stability to the regime of President Hosni Mubarak, a key US ally in the region.

As Iran releases British sailors, UK says diplomacy with Tehran works

Iran has released the five British sailors it detained last week after their racing yacht strayed into Iranian waters.

After Dubai World debt panic, UAE guarantees all bank deposits

The United Arab Emirates central bank guaranteed all deposits in the banking system Sunday, seeking to calm markets made nervous by Dubai World's debt payment crisis. Asian markets rose Monday on the news.

Why debt at Dubai World is shaking world financial markets

As conglomerate Dubai World delays debt payments, most analysts look for Arab Monetary Fund to step in to avert a crisis in financial markets. That's not likely, though, until Sunday.

Indonesia: In this playland, kids pay to work

In Jakarta, Indonesia, a playland lets kids pay to enter its miniature city and work jobs from firefighter to tattoo artist.

Burka Barbie to raise funds for Save the Children

Burka Barbie is being sold as part of a 500-Barbie doll collection to raise money for Save the Children.

Who are Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the other accused terrorists?

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others are to stand trial in New York. Here's the evidence federal prosecutors will use against them.

How FBI traced Tarek Mehanna in his quest to become a jihadi

Informants helped the FBI track Tarek Mehanna to the Middle East in search of terrorist training, according to government documents. Agents also copied his computer hard drive.

Opinion: A Muslim solution for Afghanistan

Let Muslim nations, not Western coalition, lead the mission to bring peace there.

Money daily brief: On strong yen, markets slip

Global stocks react negatively to a stronger Japanese Yen, weak US economic indicators

US insists Iran talks will include nuclear issue

Iran appears to be backing down from its refusal to discuss its nuclear program.

UAE seizes North Korean weapons. Now what?

UN ban on North Korean weapons may be working. Should it apply to both nuclear and conventional weapons?

Use of drones in Pakistan and Afghanistan: deadly, but legal?

Unmanned aerial drones have become important weapons in the US counterterrorism effort. But questions are mounting about who controls the drones, and what laws govern their use.

ECONOMIC SCENE: Sanctions on Iran and Israel could defuse Middle East

For centuries, nations have resorted to economic sanctions when diplomacy has failed.

Mosque modern

A Turkish designer brings a woman's touch – and perspective – to the interior.

Finalists chosen for 'Seven Wonders of Nature' poll

Who killed Natalya Estemirova?

Colleagues of Ms. Estemirova say her murder Wednesday is part of a pattern that shows cost of a Kremlin pact with Chechnyan President Ramzan Kadyrov.

Harry Potter's global following now includes the Vatican

Fans from Asia to Europe lined up to watch the movie premiere Wednesday. The Vatican newspaper praised its promotion of friendship and sacrifice.