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Huawei’s latest 4G phone is cheaper by Dh1,000 than its rivals

Phones to hit UAE stores in early June; price factor could hit Samsung sales
Oklahoma tornado: Death toll rises to 91; kids trapped in schools

Dark and deadly funnel smashes through densely-packed homes and two schools
Drifting lanes new killer on Dubai roads: 20 deaths in 4 months

Dubai Police mull tougher traffic fines
Hundreds of UAE jobs on offer at hospitality job fair

Tourism industry in the country seems to be going great guns and industry players, whether big or small, are adding to
Father beats minor son to death over exam results

He allegedly beat the 12-year-old with a computer cable for not bringing home exam results
IPL6 Qualifier 1 'live' countdown: Tendulkar doubtful starter for CSK v MI showdown

Chennai favourites despite having lost both league encounters to Mumbai
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Lawyer dies after heart attack during trial in Dubai court room

He was representing Emirati advocate accused of swindling millions deposited by ex-Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Sinawatra
Here is the UAE’s latest millionaire…

Mohammed wins Dh1 million through a draw
What jobs? Are UAE employers pulling back?

Just as news about increased job openings and various career fairs in the country, offering opportunities to candidates
3-day weekend starts from June 6 in UAE

Isra wal Miraj holiday to fall on June 6 – a Thursday
Dubai's Burj Al Arab offers 24K gold iPad

Designed exclusively for the hotel, the virtual concierge will be given to every guest when checking in
Man reports restaurant over sandwich

A man went to the consumer protection department in Dubai and took a sandwich he bought from as local restaurant to
Saudi woman predicts own death on Twitter

Tweeted she would die, a week before her death in road crash
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Multiple-car accident on Sheikh Zayed Road

Bus has also reportedly broken down in the Greens
Man duped 6 times by fake cash prize gang

Was told he won $1 million and made to pay Dh850,000
Help Abu Dhabi Police break sorcerers’ blackmail spell

General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments warns public over resorting to the sorcerers and fortune tellers
Saudi paper under fire for 'blasphemous' praise of King

A mass-circulation newspaper in Saudi Arabia has been slammed by local religious authorities for publishing an article
Success story: First Filipino-Canadian appointed to Ontario Superior Court

This is the highest position attained by a Filipino-Canadian in the Canadian judiciary
Two teenagers win Dh180,000 luxury cars in UAE

Two teenagers have won luxury BMW cars each which costs approximately Dh180,000 in the UAE. The winners are 15-year-old

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Wayne Rooney’s wife Coleen gave birth to a baby boy - Klay Anthony

Manchester United has a new star follower - Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen have had a second son. Mrs Rooney gave
Stunning Aishwarya Rai ditches black opts for pastels at Cannes

Ash wore a Abu Jani - Sandeep Khosla for her second red carpet event
Bollywood exclusive: January 2014 release for Salman Khan’s 'Mental'

Director Sohail Khan squashes Eid release rumours
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber backstage kiss and make up

Billboard Music Awards see the two on and off couple come together
Philippine box-office queen Ai-Ai de las Alas, Jed Salang split up

Marriage in allegedly violent household lasted just over a month
Eva Longoria suffers humiliating wardrobe malfunction

The embarrassing moment was caught on camera
Aishwarya Rai @ Cannes: Makes up for Bollywood disasters?

Aishwarya attended the red carpet in a Elie Saab Haute Couture dress
Vin Diesel at Meydan? Dubai revs up to get ‘Fast and Furious’

Hot-rod cars will burn up Meydan track on May 24 to coincide with release of one of biggest Hollywood franchises

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Manager to knock-out MD at UAE fight

Two teachers will go head-to-head in all-women’s bout
India Supreme Court rejects bid to halt IPL
Oscar Pistorius rules out running this year
Alaska crushes Ginebra for PBA championship
Raw wrestling: WWE returns to Abu Dhabi

Football

Mourinho to leave Real Madrid at end of season

Adds fuel to speculation he will return to Chelsea
Life after Fergie begins as Moyes arrives
Ferguson bows out as United share 10-goal epic
Arsenal grab Champions League spot
Tearful Beckham bids football goodbye

Offbeat

Man rides Ferris wheel for 48 hours to set new world record

First Ferris wheel was built in 1893 in Chicago
Don't wear socks, hot Pakistanis told

Country is facing severe power shortage and has turned off air-conditioners
Woman fined Dh4,400 for untidy garden

When in UK, better keep your garden tidy

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Yahoo! shares rose 0.83 percent in after-market trades
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Oscar-winner Russell Crowe shouts out to Dubai

The Aussie actor also found Cate Blanchett during his brief stint in the emirate

Business

Doha Bank earmarks Dh5.5bn for SMEs in UAE

Also allocates Dh44bn to lend to high-potential clients in the GCC
UAE residents rejoice: 2013 inflation to be least in region, says IMF

IMF Regional Economic Outlook Update ‘Middle East and North Africa: Defining the Road Ahead’
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DSI wins $461m contract

Lamar Towers in Jeddah to be completed in Q4 2015
Dubai in world’s 'hottest' retail markets

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Private sector seeks bigger say

Will lead to strategic partnership with GCC governments
Air Arabia obtains Dh1.3bn loan

Syndicated loan to finance purchase of 10 aircraft

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Oklahoma tornado: Death toll rises to 91; kids trapped in schools

Dark and deadly funnel smashes through densely-packed homes and two schools
Father beats minor son to death over exam results

He allegedly beat the 12-year-old with a computer cable for not bringing home exam results
3-day weekend starts from June 6 in UAE

Isra wal Miraj holiday to fall on June 6 – a Thursday

Watch out: 7 career killing moves that UAE employers hate most

An employee-employer relationship is not easy. It’s just like marriage – you need one another but hate almost
Disaster at Cannes: Starring Amitabh, Vidya and Sonam Kapoor

Indian actress and member of the Feature Film Jury Vidya Balan greets the audience on May 15, 2013 as she arrives on
Bollywood exclusive: January 2014 release for Salman Khan’s 'Mental'

Director Sohail Khan squashes Eid release rumours
Sohail settles 'Mental' issue with Salman Khan… and may now settle down in Dubai

Bollywood filmmaker and brother to the superstar on why Dubai makes property sense
Drifting lanes new killer on Dubai roads: 20 deaths in 4 months

Dubai Police mull tougher traffic fines

Hundreds of UAE jobs on offer at hospitality job fair

Tourism industry in the country seems to be going great guns and industry players, whether big or small, are adding to
3-day weekend starts from June 6 in UAE

Isra wal Miraj holiday to fall on June 6 – a Thursday
Watch out: 7 career killing moves that UAE employers hate most

An employee-employer relationship is not easy. It’s just like marriage – you need one another but hate almost
Road rage: Full on brawl slap-bang on the road

Road rage: Full on brawl slap bang in middle of the road
Dubai's Burj Al Arab offers 24K gold iPad

Designed exclusively for the hotel, the virtual concierge will be given to every guest when checking in

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Lawyer dies after heart attack during trial in Dubai court room

He was representing Emirati advocate accused of swindling millions deposited by ex-Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Sinawatra
Here is the UAE’s latest millionaire…

Mohammed wins Dh1 million through a draw
What jobs? Are UAE employers pulling back?

Just as news about increased job openings and various career fairs in the country, offering opportunities to candidates
3-day weekend starts from June 6 in UAE

Isra wal Miraj holiday to fall on June 6 – a Thursday
Dubai's Burj Al Arab offers 24K gold iPad

Designed exclusively for the hotel, the virtual concierge will be given to every guest when checking in

Oklahoma tornado: Death toll rises to 91; kids trapped in schools

Dark and deadly funnel smashes through densely-packed homes and two schools
Watch out: 7 career killing moves that UAE employers hate most

An employee-employer relationship is not easy. It’s just like marriage – you need one another but hate almost
3-day weekend starts from June 6 in UAE

Isra wal Miraj holiday to fall on June 6 – a Thursday

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