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Australia's migration rules are tough on people with disabilities

Jul 12, 2024
If your health and welfare costs could exceed $58,250 USD over a maximum of 10 years, you fail Australia's visa medical requirements.
Australia has become home for two-year-old Luca, and his parents Dante and Laura.
Courtesy BBC News

Cosmo hits newsstands in the Middle East

Apr 1, 2011
Women in the Middle East today are getting their first look at the region's version of Cosmopolitan Magazine.

U.S. pressures Bahrain to control protests

Feb 17, 2011
Violent protests continue today in Bahrain as the U.S. encourages the government to control the protests. The BBC's Katey Watson reports from Dubai about America's interest in controlling the turmoil in Bahrain.

UAE says Blackberry operating outside law, banning use

Aug 2, 2010
Starting in October, the United Arab Emirates will stop people from sending e-mails, texting or going online on their Blackberries due to security concerns. The move has prompted Saudi Arabia to take similar measures.