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A $5 billion gamble? Casino to land in Gulf state where gambling is outlawed
Gambling is still prohibited in the UAE under Islamic law, an offence punishable by heavy fines or up to two years prison, and casinos are not legal – yet. But regulatory change is afoot, as a desert island prepares for a luxury gaming resort.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Netanyahu presses ahead with Supreme Court curbs, protests rage
The drive by Israel’s ruling nationalist-religious coalition to reform the justice system has led to fears it will “demolish democracy”.
- by Rami Amichay
US releases video of Russian fighter jets ‘harassing’ American drones
The US Air Force said its drones were operating over Syria on a mission against the Islamic State when the encounter with Russian aircraft occurred.
- by Lolita Baldor
Israel ends West Bank raid, calling it a blow to militants
Twelve Palestinians and an Israeli soldier were killed in the two-day raid.
- by Nasser Nasser and Imad Isseid
Palestinians killed as Israel launches attack on West Bank city
In what the Israeli military described as an extensive counterterrorism effort, a gunbattle lasting into Monday morning killed at least eight people.
- by Josef Federman
Protesters storm Sweden’s embassy in Baghdad in protest over Koran burning
The Iraqi security official said the man who burned the Islamic holy book was an Iraqi Christian who had previously fought in Iraq.
- by Ali Jabar and Qassim Abdul-Zahra
Fire engulfs high-rise apartment in the United Arab Emirates
Footage shows a corner of the building engulfed in flames reaching from the ground level to the top, with debris falling to the street below.
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Cigars, champagne and secrets: Hollywood mogul testifies in Netanyahu case
Prosecutors allege the Israeli leader wrongly received gifts, including champagne and cigars, from Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire James Packer.
- by Maayan Lubell
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