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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The president of the United Arab Emirates is downplaying concerns about falling oil prices ahead of an emergency OPEC meeting later this week. The Emirates is one of the world's top oil producers. 

Raul Castro, Cuba's leader, has undertaken his first foreign trip as president, beginning by visiting his "nephew" and largest benefactor, Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's president. "Welcome to your home," Chavez said as he hugged Castro at a red-carpet ceremony at the airport outside Caracas, the... 

The UAE is a family-oriented environment and small children are welcome and appreciated everywhere. The larger hotels have a good selection of kids’ meals, especially in room service. Very small children do not normally eat out at night, but are often welcome. Phone ahead to check. 

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Business Editors OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 17, 2008--A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of B (Fair) and...