Briton cuts off toe with pliers
A former British soldier cut off his own toe with pliers after he says he was told he would have to wait weeks for an operation. Paul Dibbins, 57, was due to have his frostbitten […]
Year: 2016
Rare reindeer spotted in Sweden
A rare white reindeer has been spotted on the edge of a forest in Sweden. Teacher Siv Poijo saw the gorgeous stag while holidaying in Mala, Sweden, as it tried to cross the road. She […]
Water flows through Dubai Canal now
Dubai residents are excited to see water flow in through the Dubai Canal. As part of a testing process, water has now been released into the Dubai Canal. Work on the Dh2bn Dubai Canal is […]
Over 500,000 Saudis have more than one wife
More than 500,000 Saudi men have more than one wife each and most of them are above 45 years of age, according to official Saudi data. Men having more than one wife in the 45-49 […]
Man dies 3 days before his wedding
A 24-year-old Jordanian died in a road accident while he was distributing invitation cards for his wedding after three days. Sadam Al Hourani was killed on the spot after he was involved in a traffic […]
Principles to manage aviation’s security challenges
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together in an even stronger partnership to provide durable solutions to aviation’s security challenges. These efforts, which must be based on common […]
Dh500 fine, 4 black points for blocking ambulances
Drivers blocking the way of ambulances, police cars and other emergency vehicles during accidents will be fined Dh500 and have four black points added to their traffic record, according to a senior Dubai police officer. […]
British government under fire over Sharia law
A government inquiry into Sharia law in the UK has been blasted as a politically correct whitewash by an expert called to the investigating committee. The Right Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, the former Bishop of Rochester, […]
Failure to have partner is now a disability: WHO
People who don’t have sex or struggle to find a sexual partner to have children with will now be considered as disabled, according to new guidelines set to be announced. Until now, infertility – the […]
Man kills parents in Saudi
A Saudi man stabbed his father to death then killed his mother when she tried to save her husband, newspapers in the Gulf kingdom reported on Tuesday. His younger brother discovered the two bodies when […]