Arab leaders say killing was a hate crime (Detroit News) DETROIT -- A group of Arab-American community leaders met Wednesday with Detroit Police officials to discuss what they are calling a possible hate crime involving the fatal beating last week of a 21-year old Yemeni man. us.rd.yahoo.com
Arab stock exchanges volatile as investors eye third-quarter results (Gulf Times) AMMAN: Arab stock markets are expected to be volatile in the coming weeks with the advent of the fasting month of Ramadan and publication of third-quarter company results, financial analysts said yesterday. us.rd.yahoo.com
Kuwait plays leading role in drafting agenda for Arab economic summit (Zawya) CAIRO, Aug 29 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Finance Minister Mustafa Al-Shimali departed Egypt on Friday after taking part in meetings of the 82nd session of the ministerial Arab Economic and Social Council, in preparation for the Arab economic summit due to be hosted by Kuwait on January 19-20. us.rd.yahoo.com
Go-Kart Race Enlivens Malaysia's Merdeka Bash In The UAE (Bernama) DUBAI, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- It may not have been one of the glamorous Formula 1 Grand Prix races but the action did come thick and fast as a group of Malaysians battled it out in a go-kart competition yesterday to mark Malaysia's 51st independence celebrations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). us.rd.yahoo.com
Investment group acquires the CPL (Adrenaline Vault) NewWorld.com, a leader in the interactive entertainment industry in the U.S., has announced that its intellectual property, the Cyberathlete Professional League, has been acquired by an investment group based in the United Arab Emirates. Angela Summers, a spokesperson for the acquiring investment group, said, “We are planning to launch a new company which will [...] us.rd.yahoo.com
Select Group and Select Property Launch over AED 678 million Manhattan-style Residential Development on Dubai Marina (Zawya) Dubai, August 28, 2008: The Dubai-based Select Group Select Group and the UK based property developer Select Property today jointly launched West Avenue, a 32 storey luxury Manhattan style complex on one of the last remaining plots on Dubai Marina. us.rd.yahoo.com
Hezbollah finds left-leaning friends abroad (Los Angeles Times) Through a front organization, officials meet with activists opposed to U.S. policies. Hezbollah has extended its international reach by establishing contacts with left-leaning, environmental and peace groups opposed to U.S.-led economic globalization, analysts and people tied to the group say. us.rd.yahoo.com
Sources: Hezbollah has advanced missiles (UPI) BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Hezbollah militants are armed with advanced missiles capable of striking at Israel thanks to supplies from Iran, Arab sources alleged. us.rd.yahoo.com
Arab warning after 'racist death' (BBC News) The uncle of a student who died after a suspected race hate attack says Arabs should not send children to England. us.rd.yahoo.com
Publicist corrects Shakira report (Moldova.org) Colombian pop star Shakira's publicist says a report that the singer will record a song about Islam and Arabs with Arab-American singer Dania Youssef is untrue.Al-Arabiya reported that Shakira, who is of Lebanese and Colombian descent, is penning the English lyrics, while Egyptian composer Mohamed Saad is writing the Arabic portion of the song, as well as the music. The report said a U.S. ... us.rd.yahoo.com
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