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Lebanon's Alaa Najd wins debut season of Project Runway Middle East

Alaa Najd is the inaugural winner of Project Runway Middle East.The aspiring Lebanese designer won the debut season of the talent quest, in a star-studded finale held on December 8 at the Dubai Design District.Broadcast on MBC, Project Runway Middle East is one 26 international versions of the programme that have been launched since the US original began in 2004.​Some of the big regional names who walked [...]

Panama Papers issue: Imran Khan signals to come out on roads again – DunyaNews Pakistan

Last Updated On 09 December,2016 02:46 pm Imran Khan was talking to media outside Supreme Court after the hearing of the Panama Papers case. ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Friday has said that there is no need to form a commission over the Panama papers case as the party wants the five-member bench of Supreme Court (SC) to give final verdict [...]

Understanding Evil: From Globalism To Pizzagate

Submitted by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.com, I have spent the better part of the last 10 years working diligently to investigate and relate information on economics and geopolitical discourse for the liberty movement. However, long before I delved into these subjects my primary interests of study were the human mind and the human “soul” (yes, I’m using a spiritual term). My fascination with economics and sociopolitical events has [...]

Guatemalans burn Trump effigies to scatter evil spirits

GUATEMALA CITY Revellers in Guatemala set ablaze cardboard representations of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump wearing devil horns during a traditional ceremony, "La Quema del Diablo", or the Burning of the Devil, held ahead of Christmas every year. Trump's hardline stance on immigration during his presidential election campaign, including a promise to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, has drawn anger from Latin Americans in the United [...]

Why the UK-GCC friendship is mutually beneficial

Brexit may have come at the most fortunate time for the GCC. As the Gulf seeks greater support to fend off security risks in the region, including Iranian actions, and avenues to shore up bilateral trade in replacement of lost oil revenues, the UK is reaching out to old friends in a bid to strengthen non-mainland European relationships. “We will make it a priority, when the UK [...]

3M to sell identity management business to Gemalto

3M Co (MMM.N), the maker of Scotch tape and Post-it notes, said it had entered into agreements to sell its identity management business to Amsterdam-based digital security company Gemalto (GTO.AS) for $850 million.The unit, which provides biometric solutions used in law enforcement, border control and civil identification, has annual global sales of about $215 million."We believe that the identity management business will be better positioned with a [...]

Iran Races to Clinch Oil Deals Before Donald Trump Takes Office

The deals, if finalized, would bring much-needed expertise and foreign investment to Iran’s ailing energy sector. Continue reading the main story Just as important, the agreements provide a lifeline to the rest of the world, experts say, critical to keeping dollars flowing and in cementing relations with European and Asian countries. Few Iranian officials like to acknowledge that in public, insisting that the country is immune to [...]

Interview: Chinese cardinal says Vatican must stand up to Beijing

By Pak Yiu and Lisa Jucca | HONG KONG HONG KONG Cardinal Joseph Zen, the most senior Chinese Catholic cleric, says the participation of an excommunicated prelate at two bishop ordinations in China was a "slap in the face" for Pope Francis just as Rome seeks a historic deal with Beijing.Bishop Lei Shiyin, who was excommunicated by the Vatican in 2011 for accepting his appointment without papal [...]

Indian Property Show Opens in Dubai

The 19th edition of realty exhibition expecting to attract thousands of NRIs over the 3-day expo Investor confidence gets boost due to demonetisation, home loan rates to be down to 7-8%; RERA, GST and REIT to further improve transparency and bring healthier, sustainable growth Top developers across India meet for exclusive face-to-face interaction. Properties boast features such as eco-friendly housing, water recycling units and waste segregation December [...]

Bollywood Parks™ Dubai raises the curtain on the regions first Broadway-Style bollywood show – Jaan-E-Jigar at the Rajmahal theatre

Dubai, UAE, 8 December Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, unveils Jaan-e-Jigar, the regions first Broadway-style Bollywood show in all its grandeur at the Rajmahal Theatre, which is located in the heart and soul of the park. Dubai’s answer to world-class entertainment, Jaan-e-Jigar is the biggest Bollywood style show to ever hit the region, where storytelling [...]

Saudi Journalist Banned From Media After Criticizing Trump

Submitted by MiddleEastEye.net via TheAntiMedia.org, Saudi authorities banned journalist Jamal Khashoggi from writing in newspapers, appearing on TV and attending conferences, the Alkhalij Aljadid reported in Arabic. This came after Khashoggi’s remarks during a presentation he made at a Washington think-tank on 10 November in which he was critical of Donald Trump’s ascension to the US presidency. Two weeks ago, an official Saudi source was cited by [...]

Backdoor vulnerabilities discovered in Sony IP cameras

Sony Researchers have discovered backdoors in Sony IPELA Engine IP cameras which could affect as many as 80 models.Cybersecurity firm SEC Consult said on Wednesday that the security flaw allows attackers to remotely execute code, hijack vulnerable cameras, disrupt device functionality, and spy on users. In addition, the backdoor grants attackers the opportunity to add compromised Sony IP cameras to botnets as slave nodes, in the same [...]

Christian governor to face blasphemy trial in Indonesia next week – Catholic Culture

News stories are released on weekdays. 2 hours ago Vatican confirms ban on homosexual candidates for priesthood The Vatican has confirmed that homosexual men should not be ordained to the priesthood. In a new instruction for the training of seminarians, entitled The Gift of the Priestly Vocation, the Congregation for the Clergy says that the Church “cannot admit to the seminary or to holy orders those [...]

White Wine May Be Increasing Your Risks Of Cancer

Alcohol intake is associated with higher rates of developing cancer, among white men and women. As part of the association, white wine was the most obvious correlation. The study, published in the journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, suggested that nearly 3.6 percent of cancer cases around the globe can be associated with alcohol, especially the ones of the aerodigestive tract, [...]

Al Hosn Gas Plant Expansion a Step Closer with Award of Design Concept Contract for Additional Gas Processing Capacity

Expansion will help ensure Abu Dhabi's rising demand for gas is met sustainably and economically 07 December 2016Abu Dhabi, UAE – Plans to expand the Al Hosn Shah Gas plant’s capacity by 50 per cent have come one step closer today, with the awarding of the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Services contract, to Britain’s Amec Foster Wheeler.One of the key players in the GCC region, the [...]

GCC summit kicks off in Manama as Sheikh Mohammed meets British PM

Abu Dhabi // Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid led the UAE delegation to the two-day GCC Summit on Tuesday, which is also being attended by UK prime minister Theresa May as she looks to expand trade ties ahead of Britain’s exit from the European Union. The 37th annual talks among the six Gulf member states in Manama were expected to focus on security within the GCC, economic integration [...]

Bond ETFs mean little mourning for the middleman

December 6, 2016 by: Mark Wiedman and Richie Prager This is part of a series on the global rise of exchange traded fundsHow do you buy or sell bonds if the middleman is not there any more?As any bond investor will tell you, buying or selling bonds is harder and more costly than in long memory. Since the crisis, regulators have squeezed the investment bank with ever-tighter [...]

Virginia Tech Snowflakes Unveil Definitive List Of Top 50 Microaggressions That Offend Them

Submitted by William Nardi via TheCollegeFix.com, Be careful what you say at Virginia Tech. Chances are, it could be a microaggression. Multiple groups at Virginia Tech have collaborated to collect “microaggression testimonials” from students, who came up with roughly 50 different expressions that offend them. The examples are currently displayed on the “Microaggressions: #hokiesspeakup” Facebook page. While the campaign lasted through the Spring semester, several posters reminding student [...]

Fashion shoot: Downtime – in pictures

GAME TIME: On Sylwia, left, skirt, about Dh5,310; top, about Dh4,990, both from Salvatore Ferragamo. Necklace, Dh2,870, Loewe. On Barbara, right, dress, Dh17,220; cardigan, Dh16,360, both from Chanel GO BANANAS: Dress, Dh14,200; bag, Dh9,250, both from Louis Vuitton POWER PLAY: Top, price on request; skirt, Dh2,215, both from Sportmax. Bag, Dh5,315, Miu Miu FIELD DAY: Dress, about Dh2,975, Victoria Beckham. Bag, Dh6,500, Gucci. Boots, about Dh4,290, Stuart [...]

Samsung Galaxy A5 Receives Fix For Another Critical Security Issue

The 2016 edition of the Samsung Galaxy A5, released in January of this year, received a patch in early November to fix a critical security issue. Samsung did not disclose any specific details regarding the issue that the November update solved, perhaps to ward off attackers from looking for similar exploits. Unfortunately, it seems that there are more of such vulnerabilities in the Galaxy A5, as Samsung [...]

PTI should wait verdict of SC on Panama Papers case: Khaqan – Business Recorder (press release) (registration) (blog)

Home» Pakistan » General News Wednesday, 07 December 2016 02:16 Posted by Fawad Maqsood ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum and Natural resources Shahid Khaqan Abassi on Tuesday said matter of panama papers was sub-judice and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf should wait for the decision of Supreme Court. SC was a highest legal forum of the country and the case has [...]

10 things to do today: Attend the Festive market at Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, see Bad Santa 2, and more

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 7, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun.newslideAbu DhabiFestive marketHead to the annual Swiss Christmas Market and experience a traditional European festive event featuring 44 wooden chalets selling an array of seasonal gifts and decorations. Try Swiss culinary favourites and enjoy live music [...]

Investigation urges coalition apology for Yemen hospital attack

DUBAI An investigative body set up by the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Tuesday it should apologise for a deadly attack on a Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) hospital in August that the group said killed 11 people.But the Joint Group to Assess Incidents found the coalition was not responsible for or had legitimately targeted fighters in four other incidents that rights groups blamed on Saudi-led [...]

India’s Tamil Nadu State Loses Beloved Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa

NEW DELHI—Jayaram Jayalalithaa, the powerful chief minister of the state of Tamil Nadu whose fervent following was matched by few other Indian politicians, died late Monday after she failed to recover from cardiac arrest. The daughter of an actress in Tamil-language films, Ms. Jayalalithaa’s first career was in show business. She was featured in more than 100 movies, which catapulted her to fame before she turned to the political arena [...]