October 23

Dubai Inc. Is in Need of Change at the Top

Dubai risks retreating into its past rather than facing its new reality. The Gulf emirate needs to overhaul its state-controlled companies if it is to overcome its $80 billion debt mountain, says The Wall street Journal.

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How Dirty Are Hedge Funds?

Dirty enough to be drawing the wrong lessons from Galleon, says Forbes.

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Held by the Taliban

All he and his companion had was a rope and a prayer, wrote the New York Times reporter who escaped the Taliban after seven months of captivity.

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The latest iPhone challenger is something Else

The iPhone has new competition, but this time, it’s serious, says the Financial Times.

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When they were young

A slideshow by Reuters featuring childhood photos of some of the world’s most famous leaders and entertainers.

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10 Strangest Body-Part Insurance Policies

Another enlightening slideshow brought to you by the perpetually creative crew at Oddee.