Iraq grapples with challenges; Race to help flood victims in Philippines; North Korean leader dies

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newsletter December 19, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Iraq's fragile democracy grapples with challenges As US forces leave Iraq, Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki seeks the removal of Saleh Al Mutlaq from his post amid a political deadlock. Racing to help flood victims in Philippines NGOs in massive humanitarian drive to deliver aid to areas affected by flooding as the death toll exceeds 650 and the number of missing hits more than 900.     Top News Stories More from news North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died aged 69 of a heart attack, plunging the impoverished nation into uncertainty amid a second dynastic succession. Two arrested for murder of young woman in Sharjah New road to help ease congestion in Fujairah Call to speed up law to curb possession of sharp weapons     Opinion More from opinion Make the governments of US and Europe work again Western politicians, in thrall with big business, are failing in many places, says Jeffrey Sachs, director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University. Gingrich's words show his ignorance Conscientious Egyptians have right to protest Singh is left alone in the hour of crisis     Top Business Stories More from business Global banks forecast turbulent year ahead International banks warned of a turbulent year ahead that will be characterised by high market volatility, sluggish economic growth and poor investment returns. 141 arrested for alleged iPhone thefts Egyptian market falls on unrest fears New law allows full company ownership     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Abhishek and gang to visit Dubai for film premiere Local event organisers plan to unroll a gold carpet instead of the regular red one at the Grand Cineplex for premiere of Abhishek starrer. Tsismis: Latest gossip from the Pinoy world Chitrangada Singh: The year has been really good Michael Jackson house contents sell for nearly $1m     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Are you equipped for off-roading? Anyone can drive off road but you'd be inviting trouble if you venture out without the basic essentials. Check out these guidelines. Get set, glow: Ideas for your Christmas tree UAE students help feed 9,700 children for a day Ten reasons to add your boss on Facebook     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Al Dhafrah Camel Festival 2011 Christmas gift ideas for boys The best readers' pictures of the week Fantasy room: Festive Charm     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Tennis ace Novak Djokovic visits Abu Dhabi Painting a brighter future Seven triathlons in seven days In studio with Desert Heat     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.