Syrians call for President Al Assad's death; 600 charged over UK riots; Tired drivers put Umrah pilgrims' lives at risk

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newsletter August 13, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Syrians call for President Al Assad's death Thousands of Syrian protesters shouted for President Assad's death in a dramatic escalation of their rage and frustration, defying bullets and rooftop snipers. 600 charged over UK riots Almost 600 people charged with violence and looting over deadly riots in the capital as Londoners demand "significant sentences" handed out to the guilty.     Top News Stories More from news Tired drivers put Umrah pilgrims' lives at risk Most companies carrying passengers on the 30-hour Umrah trip to Makkah use only one driver risking the safety of passengers Gulf News has learnt. Women still targets of family feuds Sharjah telethon raises Dh30m for famine-hit Somalia Stop your life going up in smoke     Top Business Stories More from business Short-selling ban rallies Europe equities European stock markets rallied Friday as a ban on bearish bets in financial shares tempted investors back into the battered sector, but world shares trimmed gains. US jobless claims dip below 400,000, igniting stock rally Bank of America chief says bank undergoing overhaul Taking a long-term view on commodities does pay off     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Rania Barghout: Bold and beautiful Lebanese TV presenter hailed as Arab world's chat show queen was the first face on MBC and in another first she became L'Oreal's only Arab spokesmodel. Big B and 'Rascals' Galliano: Designing Moss's dress was 'creative rehab' Jennifer Lopez on next season's 'American Idol'     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Speechless in Sipadan The only oceanic island in Malaysia, it is a divers' paradise teeming with marine wildlife. Borneo Divers Mabul Resort off the coast of Borneo is one such pearl. Come fly with me: Saving grace Notes to self: A good start Playing the part to perfection     Top Sport Stories More from sport Cook's career-best 294 paves way for England win Alastair Cook's career-best 294 laid the platform for England to beat India at Edgbaston and so replace the tourists as the world's best Test side. Smit banks on Springbok experience against Wallabies Who are the English Premier League coaches? English Premier League: Swansea manager hopes for miracle to stay in the league     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Images of Ramadan Saturday snapshots: Taking Ramadan sun in their stride Bag it today Oman: the perfect getaway     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Barca vs Real in Dubai indoor football Maradona gets down to business Sale for Somalia Soul searching in the Ferrari 458 Italia     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.