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Godolphin Scandal Raises Debate on Steroid Use
Australia, the U.S. and United Arab Emirates but banned on race day what is commonplace in Dubai . But it was revealed clean. But the Ruler of Dubai , who has campaigned regulates racing in the United Arab Emirates , also has not indicated
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Plane Crash Victims' Families Spend Time Together
was operated by National Air Cargo. It crashed just after takeoff from Bagram Air Base. It was heading to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates . Glenn Stockdale says he misses his "brother deeply."
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Vyjack Under Extra Scrutiny at Kentucky Derby
corner is Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans. They first met in 2008 when Rodriguez exercised horses for the trainer in Dubai . Romans served as a character witness for Rodriguez at the Kentucky hearing. "He's a very good man," he said. "I thank
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Company IDs 7 Killed in Afghanistan Plane Crash
from Michigan and one was from Kentucky. All were U.S. citizens. The Boeing 747-400 was destined for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates . The Afghanistan Ministry of Transportation and Commercial Aviation is leading the investigation. America's
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NTSB Assists Plane Crash Probe in Afghanistan
American citizens. The accident site is within the perimeter of Bagram Air Base. The international cargo flight was destined for Dubai . The Afghanistan Ministry of Transportation and Commercial Aviation is leading the investigation. The Taliban claimed responsibility
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BC-AP Lifestyles Digest,1st Ld-Writethru
It couldn't have gone more smoothly," said Sir Richard Branson, who owns the spaceline with Aabar Investments PJC of Abu Dhabi . By Raquel Maria Dillon. AP Photos. TOP STORIES FOOD-50 BEST RESTAURANTS Restaurant magazine's annual rundown of the world's
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Virgin Galactic Spaceship Makes 1st Powered Flight
It couldn't have gone more smoothly," said Sir Richard Branson, who owns the spaceline with Aabar Investments PJC of Abu Dhabi . A special twin-fuselage jet carrying SpaceShipTwo took off at about 7:00 a.m. PDT Monday, spent 45 minutes climbing
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Dubai Fines British Widower After Bride's Death
A Dubai court has fined a grieving British widower who allegedly previous week in an apparently accidental fall from a Dubai high-rise hotel during their honeymoon. Emmett left Dubai last month. The fine of nearly $500 for drinking alcohol
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Guests Attending the Investiture of New Dutch King
bin Tareq Al-Said of Oman Sheika Moza bint Nasser al-Mishned of Qatar Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates . Crown Prince Naruhito en Crown Princess Masako of Japan Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand Crown Prince
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Virgin Galactic Spaceship Makes 1st Powered Flight
It couldn't have gone more smoothly," said Sir Richard Branson, who owns the spaceline with Aabar Investments PJC of Abu Dhabi . A special twin-fuselage jet carrying SpaceShipTwo took off at about 7:00 a.m. PDT, spent 45 minutes climbing to an
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Virgin Galactic Spaceship Makes 1st Powered Flight
It couldn't have gone more smoothly," said Sir Richard Branson, who owns the spaceline with Aabar Investments PJC of Abu Dhabi . A special twin-fuselage jet carrying SpaceShipTwo took off at about 7:00 a.m. PDT, spent 45 minutes climbing to an
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Putin, Japanese Leader Step up Peace Treaty Effort
is a priority for reviving Japan's sluggish economy. After Russia, Abe is due to visit Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, where negotiations are underway for a major nuclear power technology deal, officials say.
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UAE Freeing 103 Egyptian Prisoners Amid Tensions
The United Arab Emirates is releasing more than 100 Egyptian prisoners Egyptians. Others in custody include UAE citizens charged with coup plotting and accusations. The official WAM news agency says UAE President Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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Glitz on the Gulfof way and while Abu Dhabi may not be as well decade makes. The UAE has fast become The centerpiece. Dubai Dubai had demonstrates and welcome to Abu Dhabi the richest city top. think again United Arab Emirates likes to be a competitive
of money -- to come. Combine some kind of way and while Abu Dhabi may not be as well known as -- nearby. Neighbor of the residents here -- on 110. Of the world's oil supply so forget about park avenue Beverly Hills this is now. The richest place on earth. For centuries it was just a simple piece of desert. What a difference a decade makes. The UAE has fast become an international business and tourism hotspots. The centerpiece. Dubai Dubai had demonstrates that they won't that is to -- -- Chris took Kate to push. The -- -- rob hotel -- seven -
Global Water Crisisoil rich United Arab Emirates . Country report from Abu Dhabi . Where they skyscrapers. The United Arab Emirates is a country Museum in Abu Dhabi . But to estimates the United Arab Emirates which includes Dubai and Abu Dhabi reserves the UAE 's public
supply today we focus on the Middle East and the oil rich United Arab Emirates Country in the middle of a construction boom at the region's economic future depends on access to water ABC's Lara to -- -- report from Abu Dhabi Where they are transforming the desert using technology as being closely watched by the rest of the world. Part of the -- -- turning sand into skyscrapers. The United Arab Emirates is a country in the midst of the world's greatest construction boom. Including the tallest tower -- -- into buying and a new Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi But to -- takes water and water is scarce in this part of the world. By some estimates the United Arab Emirates which includes Dubai and Abu Dhabi has the highest water consumption per capita in the world. Doctor Mohammed -- food -- water specialist knows what would happen if something went wrong with the water supply. With precious little reserves the UAE's public supply would last no longer than 24 hours in case -- an emergency. Even the fear of -- water shortage could put a major dent in this skyrocketing economy. No economic growth was only four time to -- for those -- You cannot meet any girls and -- saint Philip. Doctor -- and his colleagues at the Abu Dhabi environment agency are trying an ambitious solution turning to desert into -- water table. Here's how it works. Water is pulled from -
Abu Dhabi Xanadu: World's Largest Art Projectoil but what to done well perhaps art. Here's ABC's Stephanie In the tiny Persian gulf nation of the United Arab Emirates this city Dubai built its image with the attitude nothing but the best will do. They do may soon be meeting its match Sunday
Here's ABC's Stephanie -- In the tiny Persian gulf nation of the United Arab Emirates this city Dubai built its image with the attitude nothing but the best will do. They do -- may soon be meeting its match Sunday. -
Nightline (01.11.10)a cover up by the UAE royal family to protect Prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates actually file criminal But the court and Abu Dhabi found him and his approval for the UAE 's nuclear plants approved. Now the UAE has its deal. And
place. Now -- was not at the trial. But the court and Abu Dhabi found him and his brother guilty of setting up the royal shake and sentenced both -- to five years in prison. -- -
Halliburton Moves Overseasfrom Houston to Dubai . A move that could headquarters to the United Arab Emirates . This is Halliburton are moving to the United Arab Emirates . It was says the incorporates itself in the UAE the banking Mecca UAE based company Dubai Ports World. The scuttled the plans in Dubai Ports World to
contractor in Iraq is moving its CEO and headquarters from Houston to Dubai . A move that could save Halliburton a fortune in tax dollars could but where's it gonna leave you the taxpayer and what about all those lost jobs here in the United States. ABC's senior national correspondent Jake Tapper has more good morning -- Good morning George Will congress will likely hold hearings looking into the fact that Houston based Halliburton the largest military contractor in Iraq with billions in pentagon contracts. Will move its corporate headquarters to the United Arab Emirates . This is Halliburton CEO Dave was are describing free BC news his company's work worldwide. We're building a road in Ireland were running a railroad in Australia were building ships in Brazil and Salazar in the main corporate headquarters are moving to the United Arab Emirates . It was -- says the move is to focus on Eastern Hemisphere oil exploration and production opportunities and growing our business here will bring more balance to Halliburton overall portfolio. Run by Vice President Cheney from 1995 until 2000. Halliburton has apart -- sixteen billion dollar contract with the army and total revenues of 22 point six billion dollars last year. Energy analyst Roger Reid says if the company formally incorporates itself in the UAE the banking Mecca of the Middle East. Company profits will swore he'd probably be looking at tax savings. Of several hundred billionas happened last year with the canceled port security contract with another UAE based company Dubai Ports World. The move may mean serious national security questions. Halliburton is already being investigated by different government agencies for various allegationsyou might remember. It was congressional outrage that scuttled the plans in Dubai Ports World to take over for port security in this country. The big question for Halliburton will only outrage be as strong. -
Olympic Games 2012: Sky Diver Dresses as the Queen, Athletes Tweetthe British shocked the soccer team. They beat the United Arab Emirates team. In their bid for the gold. Next up for the breast. This case you're away on August valued friend what UAE game a run for sixty minutes and yes that was quite
Brooklyn cheering on the British shocked the soccer team. They beat the United Arab Emirates team. In their bid for the gold. Next up for the breast. This case you're away on August valued friend -- what UAE game a run for sixty minutes and yes that was quite Atlantic hockey I -- I -- that went. I was nervous -
Champion U.S. Swimmer's Mystery Deathkilometer race near Dubai in the gulf of Beaumont executive director of the United Arab Emirates swimming association the hospital. The UAE swimming association bodies still in the UAE . It's only UAE to our contacts in Dubai today. Said it could
to over exertion from heat during a grueling ten kilometer race near Dubai in the gulf of Beaumont. Divers found his body 400 meters from the finish line the entire swimming community. Is in morning. It's just it's. Here's a great great guy. Olympic champion Michael Phelps paid tribute on FaceBook we lost a great person and swimmer it's a tragic loss. The executive director of the United Arab Emirates swimming association said quote. We are sorry that the guy died but what can we do this guy was tired and heelse have reports the so he still has bodies still in the UAE . It's only UAE but actually and -- and the media here and at this stage and the government they've done such. Good job of that accident in that process because from what I know when my when I first talked to -- our contacts in Dubai today. Said it could be a long time until we got -- home. But it looks like he could come home --
