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Robbers staged Hollywood-style car chase in broad daylight in Dubai

Victim was forced to part with Dh4,975 and sprayed with tear gas on the face
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Winchester School, run by Gems, has hiked it tuition fees
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Despite Preity Zinta's luscious curls and cute dimples, there's nothing much else in this frothy romance
Iconic Saudi Metro station designs revealed

The winning designs were selected for their outstanding conceptual thinking and powerful design
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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
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
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Chopper rescues tourists from desert in Dubai

Dubai Police Air Wing's helicopter spotted a tour operator's car in the desert
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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80 years, 29,035 feet: Japanese man oldest to take Everest, but older Nepalese climber on way

'This will be deeply touching to all the people of Japan. In an aging society, it will also give much courage and hope to all elderly people'
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
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
Sri Lankan in Chennai commits suicide after killing mother, wife and daughter

The businessman was reportedly in debt after suffering losses
1.5 kg tumour removed from woman’s face

The operation lasted 8 hours

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Ameesha Patel outdoes Aishwarya, Vidya, Sonam at Cannes?

If you thought it's only Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor who represented India at the red carpet
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 Playoffs RR v MI 'live' countdown: Lucky Mumbai face tough Rajasthan

Tendulkar likely to miss out Qualifier 2 through injury
IPL6 spot-fixing: Pakistani umpire Rauf under the scanner
IPL6: Rajasthan win thriller against Hyderabad
IPL6 spot fixing: Sreesanth… ‘I am innocent’
Sri Lanka lose Welegedara for Champions Trophy

Football

Ferdinand extends Man United contract

Defender announced his retirement from international football last week
Dortmund's Goetze out of Champions League final
Liverpool won't sell Suarez, says Rodgers
Ibrahimovic not ruling out PSG departure
Manchester City, NY Yankees launch MLS team

Offbeat

Man gets stuck in McDonald's baby high chair

Police were called to rescue him
Thieves target UK baby’s grave twice

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

Sets record for longest snake ever captured in South Florida

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Oklahoma tornado victims astounded at survival

Six people unaccounted for two days after storm
Pakistan's Imran Khan discharged from hospital
Court rejects Musharraf bail in judges' case

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Aishwarya, Aaradhya at Cannes, Amitabh happy with reunion

Aishwarya will walk the red carpet on May 19
Oscar-winner Russell Crowe shouts out to Dubai

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

Mohammed criminalises use of anabolic steroids for horse sports in UAE

I have always believed in the integrity of horse racing and all other horse sports: Mohammed
Hamdan bin Mohammed to help save little Fatima's life

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

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You can dunk these smartphones and tablets under water, muddy in sand and even use during a friendly water fight
Indian rupee hits 8 months low at 15.20 against UAE dirham

The US dollar strengthened against all major currencies yesterday
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

Projects involve huge investment of nearly $283 bn during 2014-2018
Dubai's 10 biggest villa deals

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Nissan Mideast sees slower sales

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Despite Preity Zinta's luscious curls and cute dimples, there's nothing much else in this frothy romance
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
Robbers staged Hollywood-style car chase in broad daylight in Dubai

Victim was forced to part with Dh4,975 and sprayed with tear gas on the face

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Dubai jobs: Work at Armani Hotel in world's tallest Burj Khalifa

Hotel promises competitive salary and other benefits to the selected candidates
Dubai solar eclipse a visual delight

Dubai Astronomy Group says next such event visible from UAE will be eight years later, in 2019

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The new schools, which will open in September, will accommodate 5,000 pupils
Dragon Mart extension contracts

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Indian baby's swollen head reconstructed

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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

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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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