Osama Bin Laden was part of a 600-strong family network with relatives all over the world - and many are said to be intent on continuing his work... more
Once, we used to think Americans were the most exotic creatures on the planet. For my sins, I recall getting very excited as a teenager at a disco in my home town because there were some "American girls in" and we'd never set eyes on one before, let alone spoken to one. Needless to say, our pathetic attempts at enticement came to nought... more
You're an exiled Middle Eastern despot who has lost his empire but hung on to his ill-gotten billions. Where next? London, of course, where the tax laws are lax and the living is easy... more
Saudi police opened fire to disperse a protest, injuring at least one man, as the government tried to prevent the unrest sweeping the Arab world from reaching the kingdom... more
The burka seems to be an increasingly common sight on the streets of London. Is it a sign of radicalisation, a religious or cultural statement or a fashion accessory, asks Nosheen Iqbal... more
The fate of Saudi billionaire Maan al-Sanea is sending shockwaves around the Gulf - with ripples felt in London - as bankers fear he could be the first of many Arab tycoons to wilt under the credit crunch. ... more
Challenger brands, I learned this week, are upstart companies snapping at the heels of established rivals. Virgin Atlantic taking on British Airways is the textbook example of a successful challenger (while Virgin Cola's lame assault on Coke and Pepsi is a popular case study for the opposite reason) ... more
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports
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