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England's Panesar is congratulated after the dismissal of Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez during the second cricket test match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pic: Reuters
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Russia against sanctions, 'open to dialogue' on Syria
 
Russia said on Wednesday it was "open to constructive proposals" on Syria but remained opposed to any UN resolution requiring all nations to abide by unilateral sanctions imposed by the West.
 
 Qaeda gunmen exit Yemen town under tribal pressures
 Thousands evacuated in flooded Australia
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CMS Lucknow notch second win, beating Ahli-Sidab GCA
 
Indian Ambassador J.S. Mukul will be the chief guest for the final match of the series today. The visitors have so far won two matches and lost two in the five-match series
 
 Support for golf team
 Vasilisa sails into second round; Oman campaign ends
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BankMuscat to pay 40% dividend
 
BankMuscat, the leading financial services provider in Oman, has proposed 40 per cent dividend — 25 per cent in cash and 15 per cent in the form of bonus shares — for the year ended 2011.
 
 Oman Flour Mills set to open high-tech bakery
 BankMuscat’s loans, advances increase
 
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Omanis, expats in a unique film
India to focus on enhancing co-operation, says envoy
Oman is close to my heart: Sharei
Trading firm warehouse gutted in huge Ghala fire
Muscat Festival beckons visitors
Saleh seeking asylum in Sultanate, says diplomat
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Apple targets schools to bolster iPad sales
Google faces expanded anti-trust probe by FTC
China agency warns of collapse in euro confidence
Pakistan PM insists on presidential immunity
Saudi ex-spy chief says 'all' options open on Iran
 FEATURES
Modified mosquitoes set to quash dengue fever
 
Dengue fever infects some 50 million people each year. Its range is expanding
 
Ban on junk food ads cuts consumption
Banning ads that promote junk foods among children is likely to cut down their consumption
Toddlers’ lives at risk in forward-facing car seats
 
Toddlers’ lives at risk in forward-facing car seats
 
New approach could spur green technologies
One must understand corrosion and how toxic minerals leach from rocks and soil
 TECHNOLOGY
The status-conscious consumer base that was the prime target of India's Tata Motors has largely shunned the ‘cheap’ tag of the $2,800 vehicle and opted for slightly pricier rivals, or second-hand