Syria law allows new political parties; Instant messaging services misuse punishable by law; Forum for benefit of non-Muslims during Ramadan

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newsletter July 26, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Syria adopts law allowing new political parties Syria's government, under massive pressure to reform or quit, has adopted a draft law allowing for new political parties to operate alongside the ruling Baath party. Misuse of instant messaging services punishable by law Abu Dhabi police warns that spreading malicious rumours through BlackBerry messenger is punishable by law and offenders could by jailed up to three years.     Top News Stories More from news Forum for benefit of non-Muslims Ramadan is a good opportunity to connect with the various nationalities in Dubai, a senior tourism official said, announcing a host of activities for the month. Norway rampage culprit calm, expects life in jail Israel's flotilla raid report delayed to August Celebratory gunfire plunges family into grief     Top Business Stories More from business Emirates NBD posts Dh744m net profit UAE's biggest lender by assets reports net profit of Dh744m in the second quarter of 2011 up 85 per cent compared to Dh403m reported in the same period last year. Obama to address Americans on debt impasse Dubai airport posts 8.9% rise in first half passenger traffic Monte Carlo comes to Abu Dhabi     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Bieber will be forgotten Rapper Vanilla Ice suggests teen sensation Justin Bieber enjoy his success when he can because his fame won't last. Make it so! All dressed up Don't stop the music     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Here comes the bride Sonam Kapoor dazzled on Sunday night as she walked the ramp for noted designer Manish Malhotra as a surprise showstopper at the Delhi Couture Week. The natural-look hot list First shots of Lexus GS saloon Q3 completes Audi's SUV range     Top Sport Stories More from sport Mohammad wins 160km ride His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum won the 160km endurance race at London's Austin Park yesterday. Bruised Springboks in race to be ready for All Blacks Isinbayeva on track for world championship despite injury scare Cielo seals title four days after ruling on doping     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Featured reader photographers of the month: June 2011 Souq scan: Go aqua Readers' pictures: July 17 - July 23 Bollywood Calling: IIFA celebrations continue     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Run for your life Hands of tradition Dangers of video gaming Snooker king     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.