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Abu Dhabi scales cultural heights
Desert kingdom Abu Dhabi is determined to be known for more than just its oil wealth, and as Christian Fraser reports, there are no limits to its ambition.
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Day in pictures
Some of the most striking images from the around the world on 6 November 2008.
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Ticket site closed on fraud fears
Music fans are warned they may not receive concert tickets from a website that has been shut down by police.
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Week in pictures
Some of the most striking images from around the world this week.
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Singapore hopes F1 will rev up economy
Singapore hopes its Formula One race will give businesses a much-needed boost and help the city promote itself as more than a staid financial centre.
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Week in pictures: 20-26 Sept
Some of the most striking images from around the world this week.
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Day in pictures
Some of the most striking images from around the world on 26 September 2008.
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Day in pictures
Some of the most striking images from around the world on 25 September 2008.
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Road shut for fatal crash inquiry
Isle of Man motorists are warned that a main road is to be closed for a fatal crash investigation.
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Grand Prix ferry figures increase
More than 2,000 more visitors travelled by ferry for the Manx Grand Prix than two years ago, figures show.
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Fannie and Freddie on front pages
The take-over of US mortgage giants Fannie May and Freddie Mac by the government makes headlines on Monday.
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Fall in Manx Grand Prix accidents
There was a fall in the number of fatal and serious road traffic collisions during the Manx Grand Prix, police say.
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Report into Manx Grand Prix jam
The Isle of Man Chief Minister has ordered a report into the traffic jams caused by rain delays at the Manx Grand Prix.
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Rider facilities 'to be improved'
Riders competing in next year's Isle of Man TT races and Manx Grand Prix events will benefit from improved facilities.
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Manx Grand Prix races rescheduled
The final day of Manx Grand Prix racing is postponed due to adverse weather conditions, but will take place on Saturday.
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Grand Prix weather delay warning
Manx Grand Prix officials are warning motorists they may face lengthy delays as Friday's races may continue later due to bad weather.
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Worry over cost of event policing
Lincolnshire Police charge £750,000 for the policing of events in the county, figures obtained by the BBC reveal.
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Grand Prix fortnight is under way
The Isle of Man's annual Grand Prix is under way.
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Widespread chaos caused by floods
Torrential rain causes widespread flooding across Northern Ireland making many roads impassable.
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What is a typical British summer?
With another wet weekend ahead, the familiar grumbles about British summers have surfaced. But are we deluding ourselves that the should be any different, asks meteorologist Philip Eden.
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