Obama, Congress reach debt deal; Ramadan eve massacre in Syria; Dubai council approves discounts on traffic fines

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newsletter August 01, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Obama, Congress reach a debt deal President Barack Obama and congressional leaders announced agreement Sunday night on an emergency deal to avert the nation's first-ever financial default. Ramadan eve massacre in Syria Syrians Sunday witnessed the bloodiest day in their 139-day uprising against the single-party regime with more than 150 killed and at least 1,000 injured.     Top News Stories More from news Dubai council approves discounts on traffic fines Discounts on traffic fines in Dubai have been approved by the Executive Council, but the timing and percentage of reduction will be announced later. Abu Dhabi investigates consumer complaints against small groceries Sharjah Police launch campaign against begging Road patrolling to be intensified around iftar to curb accidents     Top Business Stories More from business US delay stokes meltdown fears British and Japanese officials warned yesterday of disastrous consequences for the global economy if last-minute talks among lawmakers in Washington failed. 'We bought our homes, so can you' Ask the law: Unregistered property broker Palm Jumeirah: More than just an address     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment It's all happening in Downtown Burj Khalifa Nestled in the heart of Downtown, The Pavilion's gallery spaces are a popular hub of artistic and cultural activity Salman - best Khan around? Minissha Lamba fights back Mimoh's heritage is his biggest burden     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style 10 ways to deal with your defence mechanisms When something goes wrong in your life, your psychological defences go into overdrive, barricading you into a place of emotional safety so you don't get hurt. Coping with the loss of a mother 30 days to a healthier you A glamorous pied-à-terre in Monaco     Top Sport Stories More from sport Bell leads England into strong position Bell's maiden Test hundred against India allied to a sporting reprieve saw England into a commanding lead on the third day of the second Test. Button gives McLaren second successive win Gow and Evans win Al Badiya Greensomes Masson leads Women's British Open     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Style solutions: Beach cover-ups In pictures: Preparations for Ramadan In pictures: Khalid Al Halyan Readers' pictures: July 24 - July 30     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Eighty Arabian Mau cats seek loving home Man of the fairways Making music Have a date     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.