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Abdullah receives COVID-19 vaccine shot; Europe in spot
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Abdullah receives COVID-19 vaccine shot; Europe in spot

Abu Dhabi residents need ICA approval to land in Sharjah; UAE reports 1,412 new cases, 3 deaths; China vaccine safe: Lancet; the situation across the world remains alarming with some countries fighting it well.

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October 17, 2020
Portugal Sans CR7 Sink Swedes As Mbappe Gets French Winner
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Portugal Sans CR7 Sink Swedes As Mbappe Gets French Winner

Meanwhile, England’s chances of making it to the Nations League finals were hugely dented as they lost 1-0 at home to Denmark in a match that saw Harry Maguire sent off in the first half for two clumsy yellow cards

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October 16, 2020
India's Coronavirus Cases Double In Over 70 Days
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India's Coronavirus Cases Double In Over 70 Days

India recorded a spike of 67,708 cases and 680 deaths in 24 hours, as the tally mounted to 73,07,097 cases, says ministry data; Kerala doctors continue protests amid virus surge

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October 16, 2020
Heavy Rain Kills 30 In Hyderabad
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Heavy Rain Kills 30 In Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: At least 30 people have been killed because of sudden torrential rains and flooding in southern India, officials said on Thursday.

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October 16, 2020
Surge In Europe COVID-19 Cases Worrying, Says WHO
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Surge In Europe COVID-19 Cases Worrying, Says WHO

Time to step up the measures, but avoid full lockdowns, says official; UAE reports 1,398 new cases and 2 deaths; Dubai fines 6 establishments; Sharjah Police chief receives vaccine dose; India reports fewest deaths in 11 weeks.

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October 16, 2020
We need to adapt to virus times to stay mentally fit, says expert
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We need to adapt to virus times to stay mentally fit, says expert

Al Mir emphasised the need to ‘focus on things that could be changed, have realistic expectations, and embrace the current situation to find solutions’

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October 16, 2020
3 Districts Treat Over 33,000 Covid-19 Patients In Kerala
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3 Districts Treat Over 33,000 Covid-19 Patients In Kerala

State faces a shortage in ICUs and ventilators; India reports 63,509 fresh cases in 24 hours, taking the tally to 72,39,389; toll mounts to 1,10,586 as 730 more die

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October 15, 2020
UAE Ideal For Performing Covid-19 Vaccine Trials
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UAE Ideal For Performing Covid-19 Vaccine Trials

Phase III of Chinese vaccine trials saw 31,000 volunteers from over 120 nations; UAE reports record 1,431 new virus cases, 2 deaths; Dubai fines 2 businesses, warns 8; RAK resumes flights to Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh; Europe hardens controls.

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October 15, 2020
Lebanon Wants Israel Border Deal In ‘Reasonable Time': Army
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Lebanon Wants Israel Border Deal In ‘Reasonable Time': Army

The unprecedented talks mark a first step in thousand-mile march towards the demarcation of the maritime frontier, says Brigadier General Bassam Yassin; a second round of talks is set for Oct.28

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October 15, 2020
Lacklustre KXIP take on RCB in bid to stay in hunt for play-offs
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Lacklustre KXIP take on RCB in bid to stay in hunt for play-offs

While Bangalore enter the match fresh ater a crushing 80-run win over Kolkata and all their top batsmen in scintillating form, it is hitherto uninspiring Punjab who need to start winning games soon if they are to make the playoffs this season

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October 15, 2020
Initiative gives 1,500 books to restore Beirut's libraries
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Initiative gives 1,500 books to restore Beirut's libraries

The directive by Sheikha Bodour targeted the Monnot, Al Bachoura, and Al Geitawi libraries, and is being implemented by the Sharjah World Book Capital Office (SWBCO)

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October 15, 2020
Radical Redesigning Of Electric Guitar By Dickens Creates A Buzz
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Radical Redesigning Of Electric Guitar By Dickens Creates A Buzz

Inspired by the search for new sounds and created by designer Anthony Dickens, the Circle Guitar features a rotating disc that can be fitted with plectrums to strum the strings

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October 14, 2020
Ghobash Stresses Pragmatism For Peace
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Ghobash Stresses Pragmatism For Peace

The UAE aims to find diplomatic solutions to the crises in the region and the rest of the world.

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October 14, 2020
Breast Cancer Awareness Drive Needs To Be Spread All The Time
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Breast Cancer Awareness Drive Needs To Be Spread All The Time

People don’t leave any stone unturned to keep themselves safe from COVID-19. John Varughese / Gulf Today

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October 02, 2020
Sharjah Conducts Over 35,000 Inspections On Businesses
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Sharjah Conducts Over 35,000 Inspections On Businesses

With a clear strategy and professionalism the UAE has succeeded in containing the repercussions of the virus, says NCEMA head

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October 14, 2020
Sweden Calls On Turkey To Pull Out Troops From Syria
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Sweden Calls On Turkey To Pull Out Troops From Syria

Linde also criticises a decision by Ankara to resume energy exploration in the Mediterranean, where Turkey, Greece and Cyprus are locked in a bitter dispute over offshore rights

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October 14, 2020
UAE Anti-Virus Strategy Is A Global Model: NCEMA
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UAE Anti-Virus Strategy Is A Global Model: NCEMA

UAE reports 1,315 new cases, 1,452 recoveries and two deaths; Emirates leads Arab world in post-virus economic recovery index; 11 businesses shut for violating virus rules; Sharjah conducts over 35,000 inspections.

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October 14, 2020
Probe And Audit Ordered As Power Failure Hits Mumbai
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Probe And Audit Ordered As Power Failure Hits Mumbai

Glitch cripples local train services; anticipating an ugly situation in COVID-19 times, BMC chief directed all hospitals to stock sufficient diesel for at least hours for generators to ensure no power failures in the ICUs

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October 13, 2020
Varsity Makes Eco-friendly Anti-Viral Face Mask
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Varsity Makes Eco-friendly Anti-Viral Face Mask

NavaMASK will offer excellent breathability with strong anti-microbial properties and can be washed and reused several times prior to eventual disposal.

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October 13, 2020
Portugal, Italy Retain Nations League Top Spots; England Win
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Portugal, Italy Retain Nations League Top Spots; England Win

While England saw off Belgium to take the initiative in their pool, a star-studded line up of players, including Ronaldo, Mbappe and Griezmann, failed to muster much of a spectacle in the Portugal-France clash

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October 13, 2020
China To Test Entire City Of 9m For Covid-19 In Five Days
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China To Test Entire City Of 9m For Covid-19 In Five Days

5 districts will be tested ‘within 3 days’ and the whole city ‘within 5 days,’ said Qingdao’s municipal health commission, although it did not say how many people will be tested

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October 13, 2020
UAE To Conduct Clinical Trials Of Russian Vaccine
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UAE To Conduct Clinical Trials Of Russian Vaccine

UAE reports 1,064 cases, a death; residents can book PCR tests in Dubai malls; restaurant closed, 7 gyms fined for violating rules in Dubai; UK unveils 3-level lockdown plan; India’s infections rise to 7.12m; Iran records single-day new deaths.

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October 13, 2020
Lebanon To Shut 169 Districts; Iran Records Highest Death Toll
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Lebanon To Shut 169 Districts; Iran Records Highest Death Toll

Lebanese authorities order bars and clubs nationwide closed ‘until further notice;’ Iran’s nuclear chief tests positive for coronavirus as country reports 251 deaths in last 24 hours

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October 12, 2020
India's Virus Cases Cross 7 Million Ahead Of Festivals
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India's Virus Cases Cross 7 Million Ahead Of Festivals

Health experts warn of the mask and distancing fatigue setting in; follow COVID-19 norms during festivals, says Vardhan and health officials; CBI registers FIR against accused in Hathras case

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October 12, 2020
Sandhagen Knocks Out Moraes As Buckley Steals Show At UFC Fight Night
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Sandhagen Knocks Out Moraes As Buckley Steals Show At UFC Fight Night

Sandhagen produced a scintillating performance with a 2nd-round knockout of Moraes, whereas Ulanbekov marked his promotional debut with a victory at UFC Fight Night and later dedicated the win to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the late father of Khabib Nurmagomedov

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October 12, 2020
Trump ‘No Longer Considered A Transmission Risk': WH Doctor
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Trump ‘No Longer Considered A Transmission Risk': WH Doctor

Trump delivered a shorter-than-usual campaign speech, attacked Democrats, as pursuing a ‘socialist’ or even ‘Communist’ agenda, and hailed his own record in fighting crime and boosting the US economy

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October 12, 2020
UK At Tipping Point But Timely Steps ‘Will Help' Combat Virus
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UK At Tipping Point But Timely Steps ‘Will Help' Combat Virus

UAE reports 1,096 new cases, 1,311 recoveries, 2 deaths; 6 businesses fined for violating safety rules in Dubai; Trump declares himself immune to virus; Lebanon orders lockdown for 169 towns and villages; India’s infections cross 7m mark.

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October 12, 2020
Virus cases surge in EU, cross 10m in LaTam and Caribbean
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Virus cases surge in EU, cross 10m in LaTam and Caribbean

Germany, Poland enforce new curbs; Czech Republic records fastest spike; EU Commissioner tests positive; UK to outline a new 3-tier lockdown system; doctor says Trump fit for ‘safe return to public engagement’

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October 11, 2020
Dubai fines 25 businesses for flouting COVID-19 rules
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Dubai fines 25 businesses for flouting COVID-19 rules

UAE reports 1,129 new cases, 1,070 recoveries and a death; EU Commissioner tests positive; infected Trump addresses crowd; India sees over 73,000 new infections as total nears 7m; Tehran to impose fines for virus regulation breaches.

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October 11, 2020
Thousands flee homes as wildfires kill 2 in Mideast
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Thousands flee homes as wildfires kill 2 in Mideast

Areas hit by heat wave are Syria, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian territories; ‘dozens of blazes were seen, including ‘45 in Latakia and 33 in Tartus,’ says official

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October 11, 2020