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Radio stations and community associations raised funds for the boy after Emirates 24/7 brought his story to light
1.5 kg tumour removed from woman’s face

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Killer of pregnant wife pardoned by her family

Emirati Bedouin stabbed his pregnant wife during an argument at RAK home
UAE to protest Philippines embassy action

They have the right to make some rules - but in the Philippines: Abdullah
Saudi women need nod to drive in Kuwait

Kuwait recognizes Saudi regulations: Police
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
Sunfeast says every fil of investors will be returned

Thousands of investors are knocking on the doors of an outsourcing company to get their money back following the arrest
Onion consignment had red sandalwood in it

Import of the endangered tree’s wood is banned in the UAE
UAE-based Qatari royal conquers Mt Everest again

Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Thani is raising funds to support education in Nepal
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Dubai landlords shun 'partying' bachelors

Realty agents claim landlords getting wary of renting out to single men because they “party a lot”
Sheikha Manal to help treat eye-cancer baby

10-month old girl is suffering from eye cancer and it could cause blindness
Caught on video: Base jumper's terrifying 1,000-foot fall

A base jumper walked away with just minor scratches after his parachute opened backward, sending him falling 1,000 feet
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The new schools, which will open in September, will accommodate 5,000 pupils

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Actress Hilda Koronel returns to Cannes for screening of ‘Maynila’
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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

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England eye series win before attention turns to Ashes
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Liverpool won't sell Suarez, says Rodgers

Uruguayan was banned 10 matches for biting Ivanovic
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Man gets stuck in McDonald's baby high chair

Police were called to rescue him
Indian baby's swollen head reconstructed

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Pakistan's Imran Khan discharged from hospital
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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

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MAF buys Carrefour stake for Dh2.5bn

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Samsung sells more than 10m Galaxy S4 smartphones

The S3 had taken 50 days to pass the same threshold
Mena power hit by poor funding

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5 silly mistakes that’ll make your colleagues hate you

These mistakes can also ensure you lose your co-worker’s respect: HR expert
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Seven were in Emirates Hills and three in Palm Jumeirah
Job alert: ME firms to hire during career fair in May

A virtual job fair for candidates will take place from May 26–30
UAE to protest Philippines embassy action

They have the right to make some rules - but in the Philippines: Abdullah

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Killer of pregnant wife pardoned by her family

Emirati Bedouin stabbed his pregnant wife during an argument at RAK home
UAE to protest Philippines embassy action

They have the right to make some rules - but in the Philippines: Abdullah
Saudi women need nod to drive in Kuwait

Kuwait recognizes Saudi regulations: Police
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
Sunfeast says every fil of investors will be returned

Thousands of investors are knocking on the doors of an outsourcing company to get their money back following the arrest

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
Indian baby's swollen head reconstructed

Another round of surgery will be required, say medics

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