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Gal Gadot Shares Glimpse Of Filming ‘Red Notice' Amid Covid Pandemic
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Gal Gadot Shares Glimpse Of Filming ‘Red Notice' Amid Covid Pandemic

Gal Gadot took to Instagram to reflect on her experience of working in the COVID-19 era after wrapping up the shoot of her upcoming heist film

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November 04, 2020
Lebanon Moots New COVID-19 Lockdown
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Lebanon Moots New COVID-19 Lockdown

Lebanon is weighing a second nationwide lockdown to control a surge in coronavirus cases. People are worried if the lockdown will be imposed they will die of hunger.

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November 04, 2020
For Democracy
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For Democracy

The country is more divided and angry than at any time since the Vietnam War era of the 1970s — and fears that Trump could dispute the result of the election are only fuelling those tensions

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November 04, 2020
‘Let's Beat Coronavirus' drive launched
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‘Let's Beat Coronavirus' drive launched

A new awareness drive for public about the coronavirus has been launched by a prominent retailer along with other partners in Dubai.

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November 03, 2020
Emirates Mars Mission Starts Hope Generation Initiative
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Emirates Mars Mission Starts Hope Generation Initiative

The EMM aims to inspire the youth through the Mars mission journey, motivate them to develop an interest in STEM studies, and build capabilities in space science research

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November 03, 2020
No Plan To Shut Schools Despite Surge In Virus Cases: Minister
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No Plan To Shut Schools Despite Surge In Virus Cases: Minister

Government will continue to monitor the health of students, teachers and school staff, tweets Shafqat; Maritime Affairs Minister Zaidi tests positive for COVID-19; PM vows to end class-based segregation in education sector

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November 03, 2020
India Claims Top Spot In Virus Recoveries Globally
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India Claims Top Spot In Virus Recoveries Globally

Total recoveries have now crossed 7.5m and the fatality rate remains low at 1.49%; researchers attribute this to high immunity among Indians; TN cases continue to remain low

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November 03, 2020
Post-Election Will America's Militias Emerge From The Shadows?
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Post-Election Will America's Militias Emerge From The Shadows?

Has the Trump presidency brought his most alienated and angry supporters back into the political fold, or will they be so distraught at his defeat that they will reject the outcome and take up arms? The political team of Gulf Today takes a closer look at the issue

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November 03, 2020
Algerians Vote In Referendum On Constitutional Change
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Algerians Vote In Referendum On Constitutional Change

Polls opened in Algeria for a vote on a revised constitution the regime hopes will neutralise a protest movement which at its peak last year raze Abdelaziz Bouteflika from power

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November 02, 2020
2 Infants With Rare Disorder To Get Free Gene Therapy
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2 Infants With Rare Disorder To Get Free Gene Therapy

The infants who ‘currently are unable to lit their limbs and hold their head up without support’ have been diagnosed with SMA Type 1 after their births

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November 02, 2020
Modi Lashes Out At ‘Alliance Of Dynasts' In Bihar Rally
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Modi Lashes Out At ‘Alliance Of Dynasts' In Bihar Rally

The opposition leaders are reminded of the ‘poor’ only during polls while they remain focused on their families at other times. Here, you are watching crown prince of jungle raj, says PM

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November 02, 2020
Ministry Finalises 50 More Projects For Communities
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Ministry Finalises 50 More Projects For Communities

MOCD in partnership with the Next 50 Years Preparation Commitee completes 70 workshops for 1,240 people which were held remotely under the title ‘Non-Benefit Public Dialogue’

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November 02, 2020
Cabinet Meeting Approves Dhs58b UAE Budget For '21
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Cabinet Meeting Approves Dhs58b UAE Budget For '21

Sheikh Mohammed asserts that the UAE will continue to implement major projects and focus on social development sectors, despite the global economic conditions; ‘budget reflects the economy’s resilience.’

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November 02, 2020
India virus cases dipping, but experts warn of possible spike
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India virus cases dipping, but experts warn of possible spike

Delhi continues to witness an unprecedented rise in the number of daily infections on Friday as well

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October 31, 2020
Dubai plans Dhs6.6 billion environmental projects
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Dubai plans Dhs6.6 billion environmental projects

Mohammed says UAE is committed to implementing innovative projects that optimise use of resources and solve critical challenges; Hamdan inspects progress of Shindagha Bridge Project.

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November 01, 2020
UAE always blessed with bliss, achievements: VP
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UAE always blessed with bliss, achievements: VP

Mass weddings have a great societal value among Emiratis as they promote happiness and tolerance, says Hessa Buhumaid

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November 01, 2020
UAE joins Global Ocean Alliance for 30by30 conservation target
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UAE joins Global Ocean Alliance for 30by30 conservation target

UAE is the latest country to join the UK-initiated Global Ocean Alliance, a group of 32 countries working to protect the ocean and improve the livelihood of coastal communities

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November 01, 2020
Sharjah International Literary Agency comes into being
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Sharjah International Literary Agency comes into being

SILA aims to facilitate communication among publishers, authors, translators and creatives, and regulate their operations in line with the established legal frameworks

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November 01, 2020
Dubai implements projects to keep pace with progress
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Dubai implements projects to keep pace with progress

The Shindagha Bridge project is a unique architectural structure developed as part of the third phase of the Shindagha Corridor Project

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November 01, 2020
Global gold demand drops by 19% in Q3 as COVID-19 drags on
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Global gold demand drops by 19% in Q3 as COVID-19 drags on

Strong growth in global investment demand for gold in Q3 partially offset weakness as consumers batled COVID-19 effects:WGC

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October 31, 2020
Neglected kids prone to falling from windows and balconies
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Neglected kids prone to falling from windows and balconies

Abu Dhabi Police have urged families to reinforce measures to protect children from falling off buildings

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October 31, 2020
Search on as new storm threatens Vietnam
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Search on as new storm threatens Vietnam

HANOI: Rescue teams in central Vietnam searched for bodies on Friday following a series of deadly landslides triggered by Typhoon Molave, as yet another powerful storm edged slowly towards a country battered by its most intense weather in years.

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October 31, 2020
11 courts sealed after judges and staff test positive for virus
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11 courts sealed after judges and staff test positive for virus

Pakistan’s daily coronavirus cases cross 1,000 mark for first time since July; voice chancellors demand special COVID-19 package for universities

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October 31, 2020
Punjab Look To Sink Rajasthan, Boost Chance For Play-Off Berth
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Punjab Look To Sink Rajasthan, Boost Chance For Play-Off Berth

With the race for the last-four wide open, there is still a lot to play for. A loss for Rajasthan will rule them out of the competition, while Punjab’s hopes of finishing in the top-four will be severely dented if they lose

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October 30, 2020
Pak Announces New Curbs In 11 Coronavirus-Hit Cities
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Pak Announces New Curbs In 11 Coronavirus-Hit Cities

NCOC issued fresh rules regarding the closure of wedding halls and shopping malls and made the wearing of face mask mandatory; Punjab to provide health cards to its citizens, says PM Imran

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October 30, 2020
Typhoon And Landslides Leave 35 Dead, Dozens Missing In Vietnam
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Typhoon And Landslides Leave 35 Dead, Dozens Missing In Vietnam

More than 700 communities were without power, while infrastructure, crops and safe drinking water supplies had been damaged or destroyed, says the Red Cross

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October 30, 2020
UAE, World Leaders Slam Terrorist Attack In Nice
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UAE, World Leaders Slam Terrorist Attack In Nice

Man armed with knife kills 3 people inside church; Saudi denounces attack; Macron vows to raise security near schools, religious places; barbaric attack appalls British premier.

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October 30, 2020
COVID-19 Slashes Global Tourism By 70%, Says UN
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COVID-19 Slashes Global Tourism By 70%, Says UN

Industry lost $730b in revenues between January and August, reveals WTO; UAE reports 1,390 cases, 1,708 recoveries, and 2 deaths; new drive-through virus testing center opens in Abu Dhabi; Europe enacts new curbs.

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October 28, 2020
Bangalore, Mumbai To Lock Horns In Top-Of-IPL-Table Showdown
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Bangalore, Mumbai To Lock Horns In Top-Of-IPL-Table Showdown

Both Mumbai and Bangalore, whose top order batsmen have delivered — backed well by strong bowling attacks — will be looking for a win to consolidate their position on the points table and thus make it easier for entry into the final

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October 28, 2020
Dubai Fitness Challenge Returns With 30 Days Of Events
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Dubai Fitness Challenge Returns With 30 Days Of Events

The Challenge is open to young adults, teenagers, families, older residents and people of determination, to businesses, schools, and beyond

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October 28, 2020