Oman: where dolphins and turquoise water meet camels with birth control bagsVenise Alstergren headed off to Oman to see if it lived up to the glowing praise Lonely Planet had given it. She found deserts, mountains, arty coffee shops and a fascinating political state ruled by an aging Sultan with no heirs.
Oman
The Middle East revolution that you haven’t heard of yet
Oman is traditionally one of the most stable countries of the Middle East, but recent anti-government demonstrations left six dead from clashes with authorities. It’s not the youth-led furious protests of Egypt and others, so how will it end?
Socceroos’ tournament of living dangerously
The Socceroos’ year of living dangerously reaches a moment of truth tonight when The Asian Cup favourites face Iraq in Bangkok. With Thailand having secured all 3 points against Oman in last nights other Group A match, a win for The Aussies tonight is essential if they are to top the group heading into the knockout stage of the competition.
