Philippine floods death toll climbs to 652; Mourning period for North Korean leader; Prosecutor pleads for sharp weapons laws

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newsletter December 19, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Racing to help flood victims in Philippines The Philippine Red Cross put the death toll at 652, with 911 others listed as missing on Monday, as rescuers struggled against mud, fatigue and the stench of death Mourning declared after North Korean leader's death North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died aged 69 of a heart attack. A period of national mourning has been declared to run until December 29     Top News Stories More from news Call to speed up law on possession of sharp weapons Prosecutor's plea to the authorities to expedite a law to control the possession of sharp-edged weapons follows sword attack on Bani Yas footballer Kuwait: Woman's car smashed for ignoring admirer Gulf leaders to meet, hoping Syria will sign deal Lawyer challenges fraud claims in Nakheel case     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. Conscientious Egyptians have right to protest US must clear Egyptians' doubts Change is slow in Afghan society     Top Business Stories More from business Egyptian market falls on unrest fears Bourse dips the most in a month as Dubai, Abu Dhabi subdued over upgrade not coming through Global banks forecast turbulent year ahead New law allows full company ownership Dubai undecided on bond issue in 2012     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Count Arjun Night shoots bother Arjun Rampal, so much so that he ends up feeling like a vampire Riteish makes Genelia's life special Scissor Sisters to perform in Abu Dhabi New beginning     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Get set, glow: Ideas for your Christmas tree Few things to add that festive cheer to the Christmas tree Mahiki finally in Dubai Are you equipped for off-roading? It's time to relax: Yoga for inner poise     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 Timeline: US invasion of Iraq     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.