US forces quit Iraq nine years on; Philippine rescuers struggle to help survivors; Chaos continues in Cairo

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newsletter December 18, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories US forces quit Iraq nine years on The last US soldiers rolled out of Iraq across the border to neighbouring Kuwait on Sunday, marking the end of a bitterly divisive 9-year war in Iraq. Rescuers struggle to help survivors of Philippine floods Philippine rescuers struggled against mud and fatigue to help dazed survivors of devastating flash floods that have killed more than 500 people.     Top News Stories More from news Chaos continues in stricken Cairo Military police battled demonstrators in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Sunday, the third day of clashes that have killed 10 people and injured hundreds. Iran releases two Kuwaitis suspected of spying Migrant ship sinks off Indonesia, more than 200 missing Public warned to store household pesticides safely     Opinion More from opinion The reluctant trio of the Gulf The majority of people in UAE, Oman and Qatar are so keen to show only a positive image of their communities, they do so without getting into detailed elaboration. Rebuilding Iraq is biggest challenge now There's more to life than just making money The birth of citizenry marks Russia's moment of truth     Top Business Stories More from business Boring BlackBerrys losing charisma RIM's once-loyal corporate and consumer customers are deserting the Canadian company after it has struggled to keep up with competitors' innovations. Region's stock markets expected to see lower trading activity Fitch lowers France's outlook, puts six countries on watch Personal computer shipments in Gulf likely to expand 4.6%     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Scissor Sisters to perform in Abu Dhabi The popular American group, Scissor Sisters, has signed up for the Abu Dhabi gig on January 12 at Flash Forum. Bieber stages concert at low-income Vegas school Rapper Slim Dunkin slain in Atlanta music studio Beach Boys announce 50th anniversary reunion tour     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style I fell in love with a Masai warrior Colette Armand went to Kenya to teach English to special needs children but soon found herself falling in love with the children, Africa and a Masai warrior. Education Q&A: Career in hospital administration Five of the best neighbourhood playgroups in Dubai Get ready for the party with these treatments     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 Timeline: US invasion of Iraq In studio with Desert Heat Exclusive to Scene InsideOut's design workshop     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.