Gary Rhodes, British celebrity chef, dead at 59
British celebrity chef Gary Rhodes has died aged 59, his family says.
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Kurdish father grabbed his children, fled after US 'betrayed' his town
It was just a few weeks ago, on a sunny day in early October, when Ibrahim Hassan stood snapping photos of his children smiling with American soldiers in his hometown of Ras al-Ain.
US investigators to probe UAE, Saudi Arabia weapon violations
The US State Department and Pentagon are sending teams to the UAE and Saudi Arabia to investigate CNN's findings that American-made weaponry has been transferred to rebel fighters and separatist militia in Yemen.
Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Mosque draws millions of visitors
It's Abu Dhabi's star attraction, attracting millions each year, yet despite the footfall, there's a wonderful air of calm that surrounds the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Spaniard John Rahm wins Race to Dubai title to pocket $5 million
Jon Rahm birdied the last hole as he held off Tommy Fleetwood's late surge to win the DP World Tour Championship by one shot and clinch the Race to Dubai title on Sunday.
Boeing recorded its first 737 Max orders since the grounding
Boeing finally has found buyers for its troubled 737 Max jets, the first firm orders for its bestselling plane since it was grounded in March.
Airbus lands $30 billion in new orders for planes
Airbus has secured two major orders from airlines based in the United Arab Emirates, jumping out to an early lead over rival Boeing in the race for new business at the Dubai Airshow.
US weapons arrive in Yemen despite Congressional outrage
The awkward camera angle is meant to hide the fact that the owner of the phone is filming, but there is no mistaking the outlines of the heavy cargo being deposited on the dock in the Yemeni port of Aden last week.
10 tallest buildings in the world
Rising upward more than a century now, skyscrapers have emerged to become the symbol of urban style and might. And what started in the late 1800s continues dynamically into the 21st century as we build higher and higher.
US troops cross into Iraq from Syria
Hundreds of trucks carrying American troops have crossed into Iraq in a long military convoy Monday, marking the largest withdrawal of US forces from Syria to date.
Withdrawal from Syria will take 'weeks not days'
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper landed in Afghanistan Sunday on an unannounced stop, marking his first visit in this role to service members stationed in the region.
American weapons being turned on US-backed forces
American-made weaponry has fallen into the hands of rival militia groups in Yemen, some of whom have turned their arms against each other in a bitter and worsening conflict, a new CNN investigation has found.
Kurds say Turkey violating 'ceasefire' in northern Syria
Clashes continued on the border between Turkey and Syria on Friday, according to eyewitnesses and Kurdish fighters, despite US Vice President Mike Pence's announcement that he and
Russia's move on Middle East's fractured chessboard
President Vladimir Putin's royal welcome to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this week underlines Russia's growing economic and strategic interest in the region.
Exclusive: Pro-Turkish forces cut off main road to Kurdish city
Pro-Turkish forces cut off the main road between the east and west of Syrian Kurdish territory Sunday, effectively cutting off the main city of Kobani.
Turkey claims town as offensive into northern Syria intensifies
Turkish forces took control of their first town in northern Syria on Saturday, the defense ministry said, as the country's offensive intensifies.
World's best cities for people who love to shop
Some travel the globe in search of historic locales, to eat and drink the local cuisine, or to kick back on a beautiful beach. Others are motivated by shopping for stylish goods.
Combination mosque, church and synagogue being built
As world leaders gathered at the United Nations, the United Arab Emirates laid out its vision for religious harmony, unveiling plans for an interfaith complex in the country's capital that will house a mosque, a church and a synagogue.
Pelosi slams Trump's arm sales, troop deployments
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed the Trump Administration's plans to accelerate arms sales and send additional forces to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as bypassing Congress' intent.
Senators press Saudi crown prince on Jamal Khashoggi slaying
Sen. Angus King, an Independent from Maine, and Indiana Republican Sen. Todd Young told CNN on Tuesday that they pressed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about last year's murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a meeting in Jeddah over the weekend.
Yemen fighting brings Saudi-led coalition to brink of collapse
Yemen's government and the United Arab Emirates are supposedly on the same side in the country's long-running conflict. But the government is now accusing the UAE of killing dozens of its troops in a series of airstrikes this week. And that's left the Saudi-led coalition that was formed to fight the Houthi rebels in disarray.
Saudi-backed government in Yemen accuses UAE of attacking its forces
Yemen's internationally-recognized government has accused the UAE of launching deadly airstrikes on its troops, as fighting around the key city of Aden raged over the past several days.
Ultra-rich illegally buy cheetahs as pets, could hasten extinction
Three tiny balls of fur huddle together for warmth inside a cardboard box. The baby cheetahs are just a few weeks old, but they've had a traumatic start to life.
The 1975's Matt Healy kisses fan in Dubai, defying anti-LGBT laws
The lead singer of British pop group The 1975 kissed a male fan during a concert in Dubai, in defiance of the region's anti-LGBT laws.
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