Defectors battle Syrian regime forces; Egypt braces for run-off; New name for Al Diyafa Street

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newsletter December 04, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Defectors battle Syrian regime forces Arab League slaps sanctions against Syria, including a travel ban on 19 officials, as a force of army defectors grows and the death toll rises. Egypt's Islamists and liberals brace for run-off Around 104 single contenders, mainly Islamists and liberals, are vying on Monday for 52 seats in a run-off vote in Egypt's parliamentary elections.     Top News Stories More from news Al Diyafa Street will now be called '2nd of December' His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issues order to rename the street. Collection of Mohammad's poems set for release Warning sounded as two children drown in Qatar Iraq premier Al Maliki confident in post-US future     Opinion More from opinion 40 years on — a nation of superlatives Saudi commentator Tariq A. Al Maeena writes: The rights guaranteed to the people of the UAE are unquestionably a point of envy for many in the region. Bonn conference raises expectations Syrian regime has only itself to blame Another Nicolas Sarkozy term?     Top Business Stories More from business New bid to end Airbus-Boeing battle The world's biggest trade dispute is set for another round after the EU told the WTO it stopped giving illegal payments, but failed to mention aid for the Airbus A350. Sahara's sponsorship decisions 'completely emotional' US judge rejects Apple bid to halt Galaxy sales Airbag issues spur recall of 304,000 Honda cars     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Legendary actor Dev Anand dies in London Bollywood romantic hero and fashion icon Dev Anand has died at the age of 88, prompting a flood of tributes. Amy Winehouse's foundation makes its first donation Philippines' popular 'Showtime' comes to Dubai Swift, Minaj get Billboard honour, talk Grammy nods     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Can a workshop change your life? Feeling stressed or depressed? Samantha Dobson reports on the stress-management workshops that are sweeping the UAE and changing lives. Dealing with passive stress in the workplace Ten types of motorists who can drive you crazy Fast foward: The UAE 40 years from now     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Celebrating a milestone The perfect bags and boots for winter Growing up in the Twilight Inside an eclectic Palm Jumeirah villa     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV UAE's 40th founding anniversary Anne Curtis' candid views Heritage Village on UAE National Day Journey across the emirates     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.