Gulf states ask citizens to avoid Lebanon; Missions brace for visa rush; Deadly quake strikes Italy

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newsletter May 20, 2012     Today's Top Stories More top stories Deadly earthquake strikes Italy A powerful earthquake shook Italy's densely populated northeast on Sunday, killing three people and felling homes and church steeples around the city of Ferrara. Gulf states ask citizens to avoid Lebanon travel UAE, Qatar and Bahrain urged their citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon, where clashes linked to the conflict in neighbouring Syria have left several people dead.     Top News Stories More from news Missions in UAE brace for visa rush Beefed-up security, document demands and differing rules by countries are creating longer wait times for holiday travellers. Dubai court upholds engineer's jail term Transgender Miss Universe Canada contestant loses Maid arrested for aborting baby in sponsor's house     Opinion More from opinion Is Turkey a model Muslim nation? Ankara should first match its deeds on democracy and human rights with its talk to claim a place on the pedestal. EU can't afford to drag its feet on Greece Zardari must grab the initiative Invest in education for a better future     Top Business Stories More from business India steps up defence of falling rupee The slide in the rupee to record lows against the dollar is expected to put more pressure on the currency as investors pull out funds. Facebook IPO: Investors ignored all the noise Obama, G8 may remind Iran of their own 'oil weapon' Pakistan negotiates for Indian and Iranian power     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Will Jessica Sanchez make American Idol history? You can bet your last buck that every Filipino worth their salt will be rooting for a Jessica Sanchez victory over Philip Phillips' in Tuesday's American Idol showdown. Sneak peek at Rohit Shetty's 'Bol Bachchan' George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas settle song lawsuit Slumdog Millionaire to get a musical make-over     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style See it all in Seattle This US city is a shining example of diversity — which is found in everything from natural beauty to arty wonders and cuisine. A dream journey on 'the voyager of the seas' Gadget review: Enjoy pure good music on the go Eastern European supercars load their guns     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Social network Fashion forward Simply the best Festive time     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Aiming for the bull's eye Rowdy Rathore visits Gulf News First quad-core smartphone In tune with Pinoy rock     News | Business | Sport | Life | Entertainment | Guides | Opinions | Video | Pictures | In Focus Alpha| Aquarius | Campus Notes|Friday| InsideOut|tabloid!| tabloid! on Saturday| Weekend Review|Scene| 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.