In his new book, the science writer David Quammen contends that humanity itself is responsible for the emergence of an alarming pathogenic trend that could lead to a pandemic that kills millions, writes Joan Oleck.
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Time spent volunteering at a remote ashram in India has enabled The National's Teen Life columnist, Lavanya Malhotra, to follow in the footsteps of her late grandfather. The ashram is home to leprosy sufferers and their families. Read Article Plight of leprosy sufferers no better than in Gandhi's day
A unique collaboration between the British Library and the Qatar Foundation will take thousands of precious records of the Arab world into the digital age. The Arab past, digitised for tomorrow
Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores game-winning goal in the 89th minute to lift his team to a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund and the Uefa Champions League title. Robben finally finds redemption
A discussion at Manarat Al Saadiyat will examine the art and photography of European artists travelling 'through the lights and images' of this region, writes Nick Leech
The Orient, expressed in Abu Dhabi
