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UAE, Bangladesh sign MoU on domestic workers recruitment

UAE, Bangladesh sign MoU on domestic workers recruitment

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5.7 magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran, no impact on UAE

5.7 magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran, no impact on UAE

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Robot runs for Mayor of Tokyo

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Attackers hurl acid at 3 female students in Pakistan

Pakistani police say a group of men on motorcycles hurled acid at three female university students in the city of
Mother leaves 2 infant girls in suitcase on curb

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Couple killed man, burned body in front of kids

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Man claiming wrongful conviction gets $10m settlement

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State troopers say a Florida man was uninjured after his red Camaro plunged more than 50 feet (15 meters) off an
Trump will skip Barbara Bush funeral, sending first lady

President Donald Trump won't be joining his wife in attending the memorial service of former first lady Barbara Bush,
Modi faces protests as he signs £1bn deal on UK trip

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday set to sign £1 billion ($1.42 billion, 1.14 billion euros) of
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Madhuri and Bachchan take the look test

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Nicolas Cage to give up acting

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Mira Rajput pregnant again?

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Arjun trains to be fitter

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: a tale of love at first sight

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Pacquiao says age no barrier to success

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Modi forecasts IPL players will earn '$1m a game'

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Diner serves up tarantula burger

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