Protesters hit out at corporate greed; Omanis turn out in large numbers for Shura polls; Police committed to reducing crashes in Abu Dhabi

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newsletter October 16, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Riots in Rome, scuffles in UK mar mass protests Protests raged in cities from Sydney to Chicago on Saturday as global finance chiefs met in Paris to discuss a way out of Europe's sovereign debt turmoil. Omanis turn out in large numbers for Shura polls Large number of voters turned up hoping that the recent events in the country will bring a qualitative change in the functioning of Oman's Majlis Shura.     Top News Stories More from news Police committed to reducing crashes in Abu Dhabi Fatality numbers decline as authorities in Abu Dhabi step up safety measures. Senior police official says initiatives taken by Ministry of Interior paying off. One woman, three activists get elected in Oman's Shura council Partly cloudy with light fog forecast Egypt's military rulers criminalise discrimination     Opinion More from opinion When cooler heads should prevail In the war of words between America and Iran over a plot to assassinate Saudi envoy, many wonder where the truth lies. Those fast-talking Japanese! Egypt elections will be military's confidence vote Afghanistan — a country adrift?     Top Business Stories More from business $45b to expand Gulf power generation Utility demand in GCC expected to grow 7% to 8 % every year with Gulf countries expected to spend $45 billion (Dh165.26 billion) before 2015. Time to move to takaful 2.0 German bunds drop for third week S&P 500 index poised to extend gaining streak     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment SRK: RA.One is original It will be the first superhero-based movie in the world in which a superhero lives in a family. Sir, yes sir! ADFF 2011 Fear factor Big B starts shooting The Great Gatsby     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style In the back of beyond It's easy to get lost in the serene Allegheny Mountains on the way to Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Flavour of simplicity Vitamins are not as healthy as you think What's your mortgage wish-list?     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries In pictures: Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2011 In pictures: Oman's Majlis Shura elections Garden EyeSpy: Orange crush Fantasy Room: Natural Breeze     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Kim Kardashian's hysterical Dubai fans Tailor craftsmanship at Ermenegildo Zegna Students of gelato Behind the scenes at an InsideOut shoot     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.