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UAE President Zayed dies at 86 in Dubai ruling family
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan has died at age 86. He built the UAE into a wealthy oil and business hub and forged strong ties with the United States. His son Khalifa is expected to succeed him, with Prime Minister Maktoum serving as acting president during the transition as emirates leaders meet within 30 days. In Amsterdam a Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh was killed after death threats over his portrayal of women in Islam. a suspect was wounded and arrested after a police shootout, sparking Muslim group condemnations and fears of reprisals.
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