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48 hours in Dubai

Got 48 hours to explore Dubai? Reuters correspondents help you to get the most out of a stay in one of the world's hottest cities - literally. 17 August 2010 02:01


US travel warning gets it wrong, says Israel

A warning to US citizens that they should know where the nearest bomb shelter if they travel to the Red Sea resort Eilat has irked Israel's government. 12 August 2010 07:11


Israel Museum has new look at history

A new Jerusalem exhibit displaying a million years of history in the Holy Land offers Bible buffs and sceptics alike a chance to say: "I told you so!" 10 August 2010 02:27


Canada warns against travel to Lebanon

Canada has warned its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Lebanon following a deadly exchange of fire between Lebanese and Israeli troops. 04 August 2010 07:56


48 hours in Lebanon

Lebanon is reliving its old glamour in 2010, trying to shed a past marred by civil wars, assassinations and conflict with Israel. 30 July 2010 11:09


Centuries-old bathhouse a relief from Gaza turmoil

Like other centuries-old hamams across the Middle East, Al-Samra carries on a tradition of public bathing dating back to Roman times. 28 July 2010 02:35


Israelis free to travel to Turkey

Israel has lifted an advisory against its citizens visiting Turkey, citing reduced risk of violent protests in the wake of Israel's killing of nine Turks aboard a Gaza-bound aid ship. 21 July 2010 08:56


Saudi to attract tourists to ancient campfire site

Saudi Arabia hopes to attract more tourists to a recreation spot in the northern city of Hail, the purported campfire spot of a legendary pre-Islamic Arab. 06 July 2010 03:15


Luanda the most expensive city for expats

The Angolan capital Luanda is the most expensive city for corporate expats, according to a study which includes three African cities in the top 10 for the first time. 30 June 2010 02:36


Dubai opens second airport

Dubai has opened its second airport, which is touted to become the world's largest when completed, with services initially confined to cargo traffic. 29 June 2010 03:26