Abu Dhabi second most expensive city in ME; Afghan president's brother killed; 80,000 expected at Liwa Date Festival

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newsletter July 12, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Younger brother of Afghan president killed: officials Ahmed Wali Karzai, the younger brother of the Afghan president, was shot dead in the southern city of Kandahar on Tuesday, officials said. Abu Dhabi, Dubai on most expensive city list The UAE capital has been ranked the second most expensive city in the Middle East for expatriates in Mercer's 2011 Cost of Living survey.     Top News Stories More from news 80,000 visitors expected as Liwa Date Festival begins Members of the public can browse through over 360 stands located within the festival's 52,000 square metre air-conditioned tents. Veiled woman attacks and tries to rob man in Sharjah elevator Mobile radar catches 3,389 speedsters in UAE Dubai Police: Niqab an obstacle to tackling beggars     Top Business Stories More from business US deficit talks still stonewalled on taxes With pressure continuing to build but no breakthroughs in sight, budget bargaining between US President and top lawmakers resumes at the White House. SK Telecom, STX fall on Hynix bid plans Nestle seeks 60% of Chinese confectioner Japan utilities rush for loans amid nuclear crisis     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Actor George Clooney's helpful hint The 50-year-old associated himself with humanitarian work in Sudan in 2005 after feeling the need to do something more beneficial to the world. Selena Gomez is not doing SATC Galliano in Topshop? Derek Hough won't stand by Cheryl Cole     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style John Cooper Works works up a Countryman If you thought Mini coming back to the rally world with its crossover was strange, wait until you see what they're cooking up at the Ring. Are you ready to start your own business? Rangey and LR4 tweaked for 2012 In style: Feather filled Paris     Top Sport Stories More from sport New event takes cause to Jebel Hafeet Fundraising for Jonathan Beeton who was critically injured in a boating accident on June 17 may have surpassed Dh300,000 in a testimonial match last weekend. India coach defends decision to call off match Free Kick: Embarrassing reason why Messi messed up Arsenal's Bendtner getting ready to pack his bags in £9m move     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Record-breaking gardens at Al Ain Paradise Bollywood Celebwatch: July 7 Amitabh Bachchan goes green Saturday Snapshots: Sit back and relax in scenic Sharjah     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Rhythm of the heart PBA action in Dubai Emirati role models Aquarius Wellness Morning - healthy cooking class     News | Business | Sport | Life | Entertainment | Guides | Opinions | Video | Pictures | In Focus 4men| Aquarius | Campus Notes| e+| Friday| Quarterly Financial Review | InsideOut | Property| tabloid!| tabloid! on Saturday| Weekend Review| Wheels| XPRESS About Gulf News|Contact us|Subscriptions|Advertising Guide|Register| Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2011. All rights reserved You have received this e-mail from Gulf News because you have subscribed to our twice-daily news update e-mail using your e-mail address: waheed.rahuman@gmail.com. You can control how you receive e-mails from Gulf News by updating your profile below MANAGE MY PROFILE Send feedback | Update my account information | Change my e-mail address | Privacy policy Should you wish to remove your email address from the mailing list please click here. Is this email in your junk folder? To ensure that you receive all future newsletters, add newsletter@emm.gulfnews.com to your address book and newsletter@emm.gulfnews.com to your white list filters.