Fire in Tecom leaves seven families homeless; Freedom flotilla sets off for Gaza; Philippines strikes landmark peace deal

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newsletter October 07, 2012     Today's Top Stories More top stories Fire in Tecom building leaves seven families homeless Fire damaged nine floors, left seven families homeless. Minor injuries reported, including two infants who were treated for smoke inhalation Freedom flotilla sets off to Gaza The Estelle is carrying humanitarian aid. The 17 activists on board include passengers and crew from Canada, Israel, Norway, Sweden and the United States     Top News Stories More from news Philippines agrees on landmark peace deal with rebels Peace deal for southern Philippines signals end to 40-year conflict that has killed more than 120,000 people Three men accused of smuggling 50kg opium and selling it for Dh600,000 Saudi tragedy deepens as accident victim dies Grieving Yemeni husband dies hours after wife's burial     Opinion More from opinion Delusion of a limited strike For outside powers seeking to end the Syrian crisis, any intervention will ultimately escalate into a full-scale offensive North Africa still needs US Emiratisation award will help set a key benchmark Judiciary and executive at loggerheads in Pakistan     Top Business Stories More from business Iran imposes currency cap The dollar rate being imposed on Saturday sought to strengthen the rial by 25 per cent Iraq oil: Less ambition and more realism Are BRICs hitting a growth wall? Ailing Dexia bank needs urgent recapitalisation     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Phoning home again: 'E.T.' 30 years later Spielberg film that would become a 1980s pop-culture phenomenon is coming out on Blu-Ray Ajay open to working in southern cinema Nicole Scherzinger was bulimic Aniston, Theroux planning secret wedding?     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Five fantastic fake-ations in the UAE Who needs the hassle of visas, luggage limits and jet lag when we have resorts to rival the best in the world right on our doorstep? Indian tradition in focus at WIFW Spring/Summer 2013 The Pink Caravan that is saving lives Sun, sand and snacks in Sydney     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Obama and Romney hit the campaign trail Readers' pictures: September 30 - October 6 Gitex Shopper in pictures Fire erupts in a Dubai residential building     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Flying eye hospital lands in Abu Dhabi Gitex Shopper: Irresistible bargains, freebies dazzle visitors Interview with Australian masterchef George Calombaris Gulf News at midday     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.