Sharjah schools ban mobile phones; Russia toughens stance on Syria; Storm kills more than 100 people in Philippines

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newsletter December 17, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Mobile phones banned in Sharjah schools The Sharjah Educational Zone has decided to ban pupils in Sharjah schools from bringing mobile phones to school, following reports of misuse. Russia toughens stance on Syria Nationwide protests sweeping Syria surged as the state security forces unleashed their guns on protesters and Russia circulated a draft UN resolution.     Top News Stories More from news Tropical storm kills scores in Philippines The death toll from tropical storm Washi rose to 143 on Saturday with more than 100 others missing after widespread flash floods in the southern Philippines. 3 dead, 2 wounded in California office shooting Parties eye polls in wake of Zardari health rumours Two grocers stabbed in midnight robbery in Dubai     Opinion More from opinion US presidential aspirants know nothing about Mideast Fawaz Turki writes: Republican hopefuls make a disgraceful spectacle of themselves debating American foreign policy. Republicans in for a feisty campaign Arab spring has given hope to the suppressed UAE journalists need more legal protections     Top Business Stories More from business Privacy counts when it comes to money matters We may be living in a more casual generation, but many people are not at all comfortable talking about their income and avoid talking about it. UN ends sanctions on Libya central bank Egyptians cling to dollar assets as devaluation concerns grow iPhone4S officially launched but deliveries still uncertain     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment The Artist most nominated in the Golden Globes The Artist heads the Golden Globes with six nominations including best comedy or musical, and acting honors for its French stars, Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo. Judge says Lindsay Lohan doing well on probation Jackson daughter tells 'Ellen' about acting dreams Khloe Kardashian: Alienated, devastated and alone     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Dubai's silent movie star Move over Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, there's a quiet, majestic film star in town - the Dubai Creek architecture and film professor Tim Kennedy. UAE students help feed 9,700 children for a day Five of the best neighbourhood playgroups in Dubai Style story: Flapper style from the roaring 1920s     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Jet fighters of the animal kingdom Christmas gift ideas for a friend Celebrity hook-ups of 2011 Red carpet round-up     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Seven triathlons in seven days Timeline: US invasion of Iraq In studio with Desert Heat Soaring high with falconry     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.