Saudi king demands end to Syria killing, recalls ambassador; Gold strikes record high above $1,700; UAE President receives GCC envoys during Ramadan

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newsletter August 08, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Saudi king demands end to Syria killing Sharpest criticism from the oil giant, King Abdullah recalls ambassador from Damascus and calls for an end to the bloodshed. Gold strikes record high above $1,700 The price of gold reached $1,704.30 an ounce in Hong Kong tradeas Asian stocks tumbled following Standard & Poor's downgrade of US debt.     Top News Stories More from news UAE President receives GCC envoys during Ramadan GCC Ambassadors wish Shaikh Khalifa good health, and prosperity and progress for the UAE people. Eight shot to death in Ohio, including child Iraq PM fires electricity minister Fears of more violence after worst London riots for years     Top Business Stories More from business Pilgrims forced to cut short trips Hotels in Makkah are hiking room rates by as much as 100 per cent to cash in on a surge of visitors during the first week of Ramadan. Financial jargon cannot hide debt Corporates offer special Ramadan services GCC banks post mixed 2nd quarter earnings     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber win Teen Choice Awards The star of "Wizards of Waverly Place" was selected as choice TV actress and Bieber picked up four surfboard-shaped trophies It's official: 'Housewives' is facing final season Shabana is 'outraged' Tsismis: Latest gossip from Pinoy World     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Brightening up Ramadan What can children do to entertain themselves indoors while getting into the spirit of Ramadan? Dubai-based fashion designer-cum-artist, Diyali Bhalla, has the answer. Iftar of the day: Mediterraneo, Armani Hotel The General's new compact saloon New engine for Audi's new A5     Top Sport Stories More from sport India's Zaheer needs surgery, to miss rest of tour India seamer Zaheer Khan needs surgery for ankle and hamstring problems and has been ruled out for the remainder of the England series. Wilkinson is back in full force Ireland post thrilling Shergar win UAE circus perfect for ringmaster Maradona     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries London burns as protest turns violent In Pictures: Hunger and death in Somalia Garden EyeSpy: Arabian nights EyeSpy: Fun yet functional     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Maradona gets down to business Sale for Somalia Soul searching in the Ferrari 458 Italia Mazda 2 review     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.