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
Palestinians rejected a suggestion by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would endorse a Palestinian state - but only if it was not allowed its own army... 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
An Italian restaurant in Knightsbridge is set to expand across the Middle East after it proved so popular with a wealthy Kuwaiti sheikh that he bought the franchise rights... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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