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Environment
Still in its cage: the wonder fuel of the future
Methane found in frozen water may be either the wonder fuel of the future, or another potent greenhouse gas.
Conservationists nervous about development plan for mangrove forest
Conservationists are concerned that a planned development next to a protected mangrove forest will threaten the survival of endangered species there.
Dubai Police to drive a new type of green car
The police have introduced a batch of electrical vehicles they say will help them to patrol narrow and crowded areas not easily reached by cars.
Fresh attempt to salvage sunken ship
Authorities are making another attempt to salvage the wreckage of the White Whale ship that sunk off the coast of Umm Al Quwain several months ago.
Lion cub for sale on Twitter sparks bidding frenzy
An official from the Ministry of Environment and Water, the agency responsible for animal welfare in UAE, takes custody of the baby lion after a local resident posted its photos on Twitter.
UAE drops down the ecology-footprint league
The UAE has finally lost the world title it never wanted – the most environmentally wasteful country on the planet.
Recycling to be 'as easy as pushing a button'
US patent sought for machine that can be installed at the end of a rubbish chute to help separate recyclable materials and general waste.
Cause of landfill blaze 'still being investigated'
Dubai Municipality says it had safety measures in place and a well-equipped emergency response team, even though the fire burnt for two days before it was extinguished.
Pilot project bids to reduce fire risks
A new system designed to reduce the risk of fires at landfills will begin operating next month in Dubai's Al Qusais area.
Thenational
Politics
Video: Republican strategist talks on the UAE, democracy and culture
Senior strategist for John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, Steve Schmidt, talks to The National during an NYUAD Institute event.
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by Paul O'Driscoll
Complaints at FNC over delayed laws
A lawmaker says delays in publishing laws in the official gazette are slowing down their implementation.
Armed and jobless militias worry Libya deputy PM
The new deputy prime minister of Libya discusses his concerns as the fledgling government moves forward.
FNC to hear ministers' answers on labour cards, hospital, credit
FNC members prepare to ask questions of ministers.
FNC plans complaint hotline for Emiratis
FNC members are planning a phone hotline and social media channels for Emiratis to resolve any grievances with the Government.
Video: polling day in the UAE
Voters in Abu Dhabi express enthusiasm and pride after casting their votes in the FNC elections.
FNC holds ministers to account
In a confident start to the legislative chapter, FNC members summoned the Minister of Environment and Water to answer questions about a ship that sank off Umm al Qaiwain, and the Minister of Health will be asked for an update on establishing a federal health authority.
Dubai hospital stay continues for Zardari
The Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari was recovering from a heart condition in a Dubai hospital, but officials around him were tight-lipped about how long he would remain there.
FNC elections in September, Government says
Campaigning will run from September 4 to 21, with an election on September 24.
Thenational
Middle East
Sectarian strife affects business in Bahrain
Consumers in Bahrain have started taking sides in a political conflict, boycotting enterprises frequented by or owned by one side or another.
Nine dead in Syria after vehicle bomb hits military compound
State TV showed footage of damaged buildings, smoldering cars, and trucks turned upside down. Debris filled a street that was stained with blood.
Emirates and India fortify their trade ties
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, ended a two-day visit to India with an announcement of a task force to find new opportunities for investment between the two countries.
Royals gather for jubilee lunch
Abu Dhabi's crown prince joins regal crowd for celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's diamon jubilee luncheon in London.
Alliances form in wide candidate field
As 13 vie for president in Egyptian election, endorsements could help consolidate votes.
Turkey fighter jets scramble after Israeli plane flies over northern Cyprus
The Turkish government and authorities in the Turkish part of Cyprus sent separate protest notes to Israeli officials because of reported airspace violation by Israel.
'Bomb threat on Pakistan flight to Dubai'
A bomb threat forced Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to evacuate 157 passengers and 10 crew from an Airbus preparing to take off for Dubai, officials said.
Ahmadinejad sidelined on nuclear talks
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been unceremoniously shut out of the nuclear negotiaton process by Iran¿s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
One killed in Lebanon sectarian clashes
One person was killed and seven were wounded in fresh sectarian clashes between pro- and anti-Syrian districts in the north Lebanon port city of Tripoli, a security official said.
Khaleej Times
Khaleej Times : International News
Italy recalls ambassador in row over detained marines
ROME, TRIVANDIRUM - Rome has recalled its ambassador to New Delhi over the detention of two Italian marines who allegedly shot dead two Indian fisherman they mistook for pirates, Italy's foreign ministry said on Friday.
Mamata rule disappoints many women
KOLKATA - Many women saw themselves in her. Trinamool Congress firebrand Mamata Banerjee, always clad in a simple cotton sari and slippers, gave rise to huge hopes when she took charge of West Bengal a year ago.
Erdgon's bid to lower political temperature
ISLAMABAD - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Pakistan next week in an apparent mediatory bid to reduce political tension between two main political parties in the country.
NAB begins inquiry against Sharifs
ISLAMABAD - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has formally initiated an inquiry against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership in a money laundering case referred to it by Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
BJP accuses governor of Gujarat land grabbing
AHMEDABAD - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded a high-level inquiry into the allegations of land-grabbing against the Governor of BJP-ruled Gujarat and said that Dr Kamla should be recalled with immediate effect.
Governor returns two bills passed by Gujarat assembly
AHMEDABAD - The unfathomable chasm between the Gujarat governor and the chief minister after the recent row over the appointment a Lok Ayukta (anti-graft ombudsman) could deepen further with Dr Kamla sending back two important bills passed by the state legislative assembly only two months ago.
Predecessor puts Modi on the mat
Narendra Modi seems to be a worried man these days. The Gujarat chief minister who has promised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high command to capture a record-breaking 151 of the 182 seats in the assembly polls in December may not be able to keep his word.
Surrogate mother dies after delivering baby boy
AHMEDABAD - In what doctors say is a rare case, a poverty-stricken mother of two who had agreed to turn a surrogate mother for an American couple for a fee of Rs300,000 died of pregnancy-related complications after delivering a premature child.
15 more killed in Karachi
KARACHI - More than 80 people have died in Karachi so far this month as at least 15 more people, including two policemen, were killed in different areas of Karachi in the past 24 hours, ambulance and hospital said.
Khaleej Times
Khaleej Times : Environment News
Watch 'ring of fire' in the sky this Sunday
Millions of people in the US and Asia will be able to watch the sun turn into a 'ring of fire' this weekend.
UN talks take first steps on 2015 climate deal
UN members on Thursday took their first steps in a marathon to negotiate a new global pact by 2015 that for the first time will place rich and poor under a common legal regime to tackle climate change.
China plastics demand won't revive enough to melt glut
China's consumption of plastic could grow by up to 7 percent this year after stalling in 2011, but the rebound will not be enough to melt a regional supply glut that will curb the output of plastic manufacturers and pressure the petrochemical market.
Climate talks open in Bonn to tackle emissions targets
A new round of global climate talks opened in Bonn on Monday with rich and poor countries squaring off over greenhouse gas reduction targets to halt the pace of planet warming.
Worst drought in 50 years takes toll in northern Brazil
Severe drought gripping northeastern Brazil - the worst in a half-century - is taking its toll on more than 1,100 towns, even triggering fighting in rural areas, local media reported Sunday.
Scientists urge action on world's biggest problems
Scientists from 15 countries are calling for a better political response to the provision of water and energy to meet the challenge of feeding a world of 9 billion people within 30 years.
Antarctic ice shelf faces threat from warm waters
Scientists have punched holes in Antarctic's viability by refuting the prevalent assumption that its Weddell Sea ice shelves would remain impervious to global warming due to the sea's peripheral location.
Coconuts, wind and sun to power Pacific nations
Tiny Pacific nations which are most at threat from rising seas have vowed to dump diesel and other dirty expensive fuels blamed for causing global warming and replace them with clean sources.
Antarctic ice shelf faces threat from warm waters
Scientists have punched holes in Antarctic's viability by refuting the prevalent assumption that its Weddell Sea ice shelves would remain impervious to global warming due to the sea's peripheral location.
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