Dubai: World lacks understanding of debt crisis DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates' top officials looked Tuesday to allay concern over Dubai World's $60 billion debt-load, stressing the strength of Dubai and the UAE's economies even as regional markets tumbled for a second day. Defiant Tehran protesters battle police TEHRAN, Iran - Thousands of protesters defied Iran's highest authority Saturday and marched on waiting security forces that fought back with baton charges, tear gas and water cannons as the crisis over disputed elections lurched into volatile new ground. NY woman in 50s becomes US' 11th swine flu death NEW YORK - A woman died over the weekend of swine flu, becoming the city's second victim and the nation's 11th.
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