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Dubai Courts launches free legal consultancy and online case registration

Cases can now be registered electronically without going to the court
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 lowers tornado death toll; schools, homes and hospital destroyed

Dark and deadly funnel smashes through densely-packed homes and two schools
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 Playoffs CSK v MI 'live' cricket score: Jadeja strikes again; Karthik out, Mumbai 95-3 chasing target of 193

Hussey and Raina lift Chennai to 192-1
Watch out: 7 career killing moves that UAE employers hate most

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Sohail settles 'Mental' issue with Salman Khan… and may now settle down in Dubai

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SUV rear seats theft specialist nabbed in UAE

Accused used to break glass window of SUVs to steal rear seats
259 ivory pieces seized at Jebel Ali Port

The UAE Ministry of Environment and Water has announced seizure by Dubai Customs of a shipment of ivory from an African
2 drug dealers nabbed in Dubai

The Drug Enforcement Administration of Dubai Police have arrested two Asians in the Deira district of Dubai on charges
Lawyer dies after heart attack in Dubai court

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?

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3-day weekend starts from June 6 in UAE

Isra wal Miraj holiday to fall on June 6 – a Thursday
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Drifting lanes new killer on Dubai roads: 20 deaths in 4 months

Dubai Police mull tougher traffic fines
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
YouTube turns 8: Here are 8 of the greatest viral videos to celebrate the milestone

As YouTube turned 8 on May 20, we look back at some of the viral favourites over the years, including Charlie Bit My
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
‘Peaceful co-existence of diverse peoples one UAE’s many distinguishing features’

Conclusion of seminar on ‘UAE in the eyes of foreigners’ at Zayed University

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

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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

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Doha Bank earmarks Dh5.5bn for SMEs in UAE

Also allocates Dh44bn to lend to high-potential clients in the GCC
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IPL6 Playoffs CSK v MI 'live' cricket score: Jadeja strikes again; Karthik out, Mumbai 95-3 chasing target of 193

Hussey and Raina lift Chennai to 192-1
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
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
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
Oklahoma lowers tornado death toll; schools, homes and hospital destroyed

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
Drifting lanes new killer on Dubai roads: 20 deaths in 4 months

Dubai Police mull tougher traffic fines
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
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
Bollywood exclusive: January 2014 release for Salman Khan’s 'Mental'

Director Sohail Khan squashes Eid release rumours

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
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SUV rear seats theft specialist nabbed in UAE

Accused used to break glass window of SUVs to steal rear seats
259 ivory pieces seized at Jebel Ali Port

The UAE Ministry of Environment and Water has announced seizure by Dubai Customs of a shipment of ivory from an African
2 drug dealers nabbed in Dubai

The Drug Enforcement Administration of Dubai Police have arrested two Asians in the Deira district of Dubai on charges
Lawyer dies after heart attack in Dubai court

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

Oklahoma lowers tornado death toll; schools, homes and hospital destroyed

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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