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Cameron vows to prevent football returning to 'dark days' of racism

The UK prime minister hosts a summit of of politicians, football leaders and anti-racism campaigners today to tackle the renewed problem. Read Article Cameron vows to prevent football returning to 'dark days' of racism

Calls for Germany to end surgical castration of sex offenders

The Council of Europe's anti-torture committee says the procedure degrades convicted criminals. Read Article Calls for Germany to end surgical castration of sex offenders

Doubts resurface over viability of Greece's new rescue package

Politicians and analysts expressed doubts the €130 billion (Dh631bn) will be enough for Greece to re-establish economic growth. Read Article Doubts resurface over viability of Greece's new rescue package

Turkey reaches out to its minorities in another step for writing new constitution

Orthodox worshippers, seen here at a mass at St George Cathedral in Istanbul, do not want to be 'second-class citizens', says their leader. Murad Sezer / Reuters

Leaders of Turkey's small Christian community hail historic meeting with Turkish lawmakers, but the visit also highlights the challenge of securing rights of minorities in this mostly Muslim nation. Read Article Turkey reaches out to its minorities in another step for writing new constitution

'You're now driving the new Federal President. We have to change direction'

A taxi driver tells how he saw history in the making, when the man due to become Germany's next president heard the news in the back of his cab. Read Article 'You're now driving the new Federal President. We have to change direction'

China's Xi Jinping praises Turkey's growing role

China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping praises Turkey's growing role yesterday in trying to resolve regional issues such as the Iranian nuclear dispute and Middle East conflicts. Read Article China's Xi Jinping praises Turkey's growing role

DSK questioned by French police investigating a hotel prostitution ring

Police are probing a suspected prostitution ring in France and neighbouring Belgium that has implicated police and other officials. Read Article DSK questioned by French police investigating a hotel prostitution ring

Kate Middleton reveals her new puppy is called 'Lupo'

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, let the name slip when she was speaking to children during a visit to a primary school in Oxford, in southern England, her official office Clarence House confirmed. Read Article Kate Middleton reveals her new puppy is called 'Lupo'

Sarkozy trades blows with Le Pen over claims all meat in Paris is halal

France president says his his far-right election rival is creating an artificial controversy. Read Article Sarkozy trades blows with Le Pen over claims all meat in Paris is halal

British hacker jailed for attack on Facebook

Student is sentenced to eight months in prison in what prosecutors described as the most serious case of social media hacking ever brought before UK courts. Read Article British hacker jailed for attack on Facebook

A return of political satire as Moscow theatre toys with Putin's mind

Stage play melds brains of Vladimir Putin and Italy's Silvio Berlusconi in a farcical airing of greviences against the Russian leader. Read Article A return of political satire as Moscow theatre toys with Putin's mind

Protesters drive circles around Moscow in anti-Putin statement

Hundreds of Moscow drivers flying white balloons and ribbons circled the Kremlin yesterday in noisy protest against prime minister Vladimir Putin's likely return as president in March 4 polls. Read Article Protesters drive circles around Moscow in anti-Putin statement

German president steps down amid scandal over favours

Chritian Wulff announced his resignation a day after the slow-burning affair escalated dramatically with a request by prosecutors for Parliament to lift his immunity from prosecution. Read Article German president steps down amid scandal over favours

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Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

These are all of stone-crushing operations on Dabla mountain, amid the Aravalli Hill range. (Panini Anand for The National)

Residents say stone-crushers and illegal mines are destroying land and accuse local officials of conspiring with quarry owners. Read Article Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

Manchester City cruise past Porto in Europa League

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (R) celebrates his goal against Porto during their Europa League second leg soccer match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England, February 22, 2012. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) *** Local Caption *** DST01_SOCCER-EUROPA_0222_11.JPG

Sergio Aguero reminds everyone there is more than one Argentine striker at the Etihad Stadium as City move into the last 16. Carlos Tevez will meet Roberto Mancini on Thursday. Video interview Read Article Manchester City cruise past Porto in Europa League

Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

Adina Hempel presents the Cutting Through the City route during last year's Mena Lab. Pawan Singh / The National

Tasmena works to promote civic activism and dialogue between members of the community as an avenue to better urban design. Read Article Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

When it comes to the Oscars, things have been somewhat rosier for the Arab-speaking world. Read Article The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

A peek inside Dubai's own fight club

Melanie Swan trains with Nik Taumafai at KO Gym in Dubai's Marina area for her bout at White Collar Fight Night on March 23. Christopher Pike / The National

At the White Collar Fight Night, a growing number of women are competing with far more grace and technique than their flailing, testosterone-fuelled counterparts. Read Article A peek inside Dubai's own fight club