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Winchester School, run by Gems, has hiked it tuition fees
Hamdan bin Mohammed to help save little Fatima's life

Girl is suffering from atrophy and other diseases that threaten her life
Indian rupee hits 8 months low at 15.20 against UAE dirham

The US dollar strengthened against all major currencies yesterday
Iconic Saudi Metro station designs revealed

The winning designs were selected for their outstanding conceptual thinking and powerful design
5 silly mistakes that’ll make your colleagues hate you

These mistakes can also ensure you lose your co-worker’s respect: HR expert
Emirati woman burns ex-husband’s car in revenge

Woman drove to Khorfakkan from another emirate with a gallon of petrol
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Indian baby's swollen head reconstructed

Another round of surgery will be required, say medics
Which are the 3 costliest apartments in Dubai?

Dh24m Le Reve unit sale tops costliest Q1 apartments deals in Dubai
My pregnancy lips outta control: Kim Kardashian

She revealed in a recent interview that she has struggled to maintain her body confidence throughout her pregnancy.
Six held for illegal burial of dead Indian

Asian workers in Dhaid said they did so to avert prosecution for hiring illegal worker
Killer of pregnant wife pardoned by her family

Emirati Bedouin stabbed his pregnant wife during an argument at RAK home
Samsung to introduce red and purple Galaxy S4

S4 sales cross 10 million
Dubai boy succumbs to brain tumour

Radio stations and community associations raised funds for the boy after Emirates 24/7 brought his story to light
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Damac to sell units in new tower in Downtown today

Prices start from Dh720,000
Microsoft Xbox ONE vs Sony PS4: Which console is right for you?

Estimates suggest that video gaming is a $70bn-a-year industry
149,860 drug tablets seized in Khor Fakkan

Sharjah and Ajman police have together nabbed two drug dealers and seized 149,860 tablets of a narcotic substance
World’s slimmest, waterproof Sony Xperia Tablet Z in Dubai @ Dh1,999

Sony Middle East and Africa today launched the 10.1-inch Xperia Tablet Z at a media workshop in Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton
UAE to protest Philippines embassy action

They have the right to make some rules - but in the Philippines: Abdullah
1.5 kg tumour removed from woman’s face

The operation lasted 8 hours

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Ameesha Patel outdoes Aishwarya, Vidya, Sonam at Cannes?

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Filipino classic with Hilda Korone makes a splash at Cannes

Actress Hilda Koronel returns to Cannes for screening of ‘Maynila’
Kim Kardashian's baby shower, cries over pregnancy

Kim's baby shower invitations get sent out
Aishwarya Rai, Freida Pinto to join Beyonce, Madonna in London

Ash will be a celebrity presenter at the Chime for Change event on June 1 in London
Madhuri, Karan Johar shoot for 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa' season 6

'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa', went on floor on Wednesday
Aishwarya Rai wanted to kill it at Cannes: Was it fashion murder?

Day 7: She complimented her blue gown with a towering chignon and fuchsia pink lips
Abuse & Affairs: Ai-Ai de las Alas opens up about split with Jed Salang

Son Sancho warns Jed Salang to stay away from his mom
Sublime to ridiculous: Vidya Balan's Cannes saree experiment flops

Actress sould have stuck to tried and tested 'Kanjivaram' silk

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IPL6: Rajasthan win thriller against Hyderabad

Hodge smashes 29-ball unbeaten 54 to rescue Royals
IPL6 spot fixing: Sreesanth… ‘I am innocent’
Sri Lanka lose Welegedara for Champions Trophy
England eye NZ series win before the Ashes
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Dortmund's Goetze out of Champions League final

Midfield star tore right hamstring in semifinal return leg
Liverpool won't sell Suarez, says Rodgers
Ibrahimovic not ruling out PSG departure
Manchester City, NY Yankees launch MLS team
Malaysia FA, police to investigate fixing claims

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Thieves target UK baby’s grave twice

Three teddies were stolen a few months ago
College student kills 18-foot long python

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Pakistan's Imran Khan discharged from hospital
Court rejects Musharraf bail in judges' case

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Oscar-winner Russell Crowe shouts out to Dubai

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Galaxy S4 Active, Xperia Z, Optimus GJ… Waterproof gadgets make a splash

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NBAD plans $350m convertible bond

Names Barclays, BofA Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan Chase and itself to arrange the sale
MAF buys Carrefour stake for Dh2.5bn

Picks banks for hybrid bond sale
Mena power hit by poor funding

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Dubai's 10 biggest villa deals

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Nissan Mideast sees slower sales

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Africa tempts Gulf bond investors

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Meet the woman who says she's too pretty to work

Laura Fernee, who lives in Notting Hill, says her good looks are so powerful they are ruining her life and have forced
Microsoft Xbox ONE vs Sony PS4: Which console is right for you?

Estimates suggest that video gaming is a $70bn-a-year industry
5 silly mistakes that’ll make your colleagues hate you

These mistakes can also ensure you lose your co-worker’s respect: HR expert
Iconic Saudi Metro station designs revealed

The winning designs were selected for their outstanding conceptual thinking and powerful design
Abuse & Affairs: Ai-Ai de las Alas opens up about split with Jed Salang

Son Sancho warns Jed Salang to stay away from his mom

Sublime to ridiculous: Vidya Balan's Cannes saree experiment flops

Actress sould have stuck to tried and tested 'Kanjivaram' silk
Dubai boy succumbs to brain tumour

Radio stations and community associations raised funds for the boy after Emirates 24/7 brought his story to light
Indian baby's swollen head reconstructed

Another round of surgery will be required, say medics
Aishwarya Rai wanted to kill it at Cannes: Was it fashion murder?

Day 7: She complimented her blue gown with a towering chignon and fuchsia pink lips
Hamdan bin Mohammed to help save little Fatima's life

Girl is suffering from atrophy and other diseases that threaten her life

5 silly mistakes that’ll make your colleagues hate you

These mistakes can also ensure you lose your co-worker’s respect: HR expert
MAF buys Carrefour stake for Dh2.5bn

Picks banks for hybrid bond sale
Damac to sell units in new tower in Downtown today

Prices start from Dh720,000
Job alert: ME firms to hire during career fair in May

A virtual job fair for candidates will take place from May 26–30
Dubai's 10 biggest villa deals

Seven were in Emirates Hills and three in Palm Jumeirah

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My pregnancy lips outta control: Kim Kardashian

She revealed in a recent interview that she has struggled to maintain her body confidence throughout her pregnancy.
Six held for illegal burial of dead Indian

Asian workers in Dhaid said they did so to avert prosecution for hiring illegal worker
Killer of pregnant wife pardoned by her family

Emirati Bedouin stabbed his pregnant wife during an argument at RAK home

5 silly mistakes that’ll make your colleagues hate you

These mistakes can also ensure you lose your co-worker’s respect: HR expert
Emirati woman burns ex-husband’s car in revenge

Woman drove to Khorfakkan from another emirate with a gallon of petrol
Meet the woman who says she's too pretty to work

Laura Fernee, who lives in Notting Hill, says her good looks are so powerful they are ruining her life and have forced

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