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Emirates court convicts American on terror charges

Abu Dhabi : United Arab Emirates | about 1 month ago  
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Anti-terrorism laws in the Emirates have been often expanded to muzzle political dissent and have drawn sharp criticism from international rights groups. (AP)    
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