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Peerless skipper, keeper and finisher
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Peerless skipper, keeper and finisher

India’s Captain Cool chose lyricist Sahir to underline his surprise sign-off, but Dhoni’s game was more robust prose than lilting poetry

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August 17, 2020
New Zealand's Central Bank may unveil more monetary stimulus
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New Zealand's Central Bank may unveil more monetary stimulus

RBNZ Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand says the resurgence of the COVID-19 poses a big risk to the bank’s financial outlook

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August 17, 2020
French director breaks the barriers for young black women
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French director breaks the barriers for young black women

‘Mignonnes’ (Cuties), the first film by Maimouna Doucoure, will be released in cinemas on Wednesday

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August 17, 2020
Abu Dhabi private schools to resume in-person classes
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Abu Dhabi private schools to resume in-person classes

UAE reports 210 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths in 24 hours; travellers to Dubai must get GDRFA approval to enter the country; 16 sites in Sharjah malls to conduct free virus screening.

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August 17, 2020
Sharjah Airport becomes first carbon neutral airport in GCC
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Sharjah Airport becomes first carbon neutral airport in GCC

This achievement reflects the excellence of the airport strategy in the implementation of many projects and practices that use the application of the highest standards of sustainability

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August 17, 2020
Writer and comedian Sarah Cooper lands Netflix comedy special
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Writer and comedian Sarah Cooper lands Netflix comedy special

The 40-plus Jamaican-born comedian has gained over two million Twiter followers as well as celebrity fans such as Steve Martin and Jerry Seinfeld

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August 16, 2020
Retail sales in US rise less than expected as consumers go slow
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Retail sales in US rise less than expected as consumers go slow

Purchases could slow further in the months ahead amid spiralling COVID-19 infections and a reduction in unemployment benefit checks

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August 16, 2020
UAE's fight against COVID-19 commendable, emulative: VP
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UAE's fight against COVID-19 commendable, emulative: VP

Emirati family asks wedding guests to bring COVID-19 negative results; UAE reports 283 new cases, two deaths; India cases cross 2.5m with another jump; Russia rolls out vaccine; Pakistan launches anti-polio drive.

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August 16, 2020
Liverpool boss Klopp named as EPL Manager of the Season
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Liverpool boss Klopp named as EPL Manager of the Season

LONDON: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was named the Premier League’s Manager of the Season on Saturday after leading the Merseyside club to their first top-flight title in 30 years.

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August 16, 2020
Europe faces 2nd wave; Russia starts producing virus vaccine
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Europe faces 2nd wave; Russia starts producing virus vaccine

Returning Brits begin quarantine under new rules; France sees resurgence of COVID-19 cases; Austria urges its citizens to return from Croatia; New Zealand reports 7 new virus cases

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August 16, 2020
Abu Dhabi Unveils Isolation Capsule For Virus Patients
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Abu Dhabi Unveils Isolation Capsule For Virus Patients

UAE reports 330 new cases, a death; Abu Dhabi eases travellers’ curbs; India’s toll overtakes Britain to become the fourth-highest; European stocks slide as UK reimposes quarantine; Auckland lockdown extended as virus cluster grows.

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August 15, 2020
India, UAE Form Strategic Partnership: Indian CG
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India, UAE Form Strategic Partnership: Indian CG

India and UAE share a common vision of development and welfare of people at the core of their policies

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August 15, 2020
Memorial Tours Showcase Founding Father's Legacy
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Memorial Tours Showcase Founding Father's Legacy

The Founder’s Memorial is a permanent national tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE

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August 15, 2020
Oman, Other Nations Hope For Lasting Peace In Mideast
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Oman, Other Nations Hope For Lasting Peace In Mideast

Oman says it supports the UAE’s decision to normalise ties with Israel, saying it hopes the accord would contribute to a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in the Middle East

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August 15, 2020
Swiss NGO Launches Project For 100 Syrian Refugees
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Swiss NGO Launches Project For 100 Syrian Refugees

According to UNHCR statistics, refugees stay on average between 7 and 15 years in refugee camps. Less than 3% of young refugees who are of studying age have access to university education

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August 15, 2020
UAE, Israel normalise ties in ‘historic' agreement
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UAE, Israel normalise ties in ‘historic' agreement

VP praises AD CP’s efforts; Israel agrees to stop annexation of Palestinian lands; huge breakthrough, says Trump; Sisi, Johnson praise deal; freeze on Palestinian territory annexation a major achievement: Gargash; Strategic Agenda for Middle East to be launched.

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August 14, 2020
UAE companies report strong revenue growth in first half
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UAE companies report strong revenue growth in first half

Emaar Properties has revealed H1 revenues of Dhs9b and over Dhs2b in net profit, while Aldar records 21% revenue growth to Dhs2.01b in Q2, 2020 driven by strong business performance

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August 14, 2020
Messi's toughest task as Barcelona face up to Bayern's stern challenge at CL quarter-finals
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Messi's toughest task as Barcelona face up to Bayern's stern challenge at CL quarter-finals

The only surviving former winners of European club football’s greatest prize — with five titles each — meet in a heavyweight Champions League quarter-final behind closed doors at the Estadio da Luz

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August 14, 2020
India sees day of maximum COVID-19 case recoveries
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India sees day of maximum COVID-19 case recoveries

Total infections since January near 2.4m; death toll stands at 47,033; Modi unveils transparent taxation, rights charter for taxpayers; Pranab is ‘deeply comatose with stable vital parameters’

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August 14, 2020
Bond star Naomie Harris backs new climate change film
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Bond star Naomie Harris backs new climate change film

British actress Naomie Harris and musician Brian Eno have teamed up to produce a short film backing calls for urgent action to slow climate change, in support of civil disobedience campaign Extinction Rebellion.

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August 14, 2020
Arabs Must Stand Up And Support Lebanon: Sultan
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Arabs Must Stand Up And Support Lebanon: Sultan

Direct Line raises Dhs30.74m on live TV event; UAE sends more medical aid; Russia, Saudi Arabia pledge help; Beirut blast damage cost tops $15b, says president.

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August 13, 2020
Development Projects Reshaping Future Of Sharjah's Eastern Region
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Development Projects Reshaping Future Of Sharjah's Eastern Region

Dr Sheikh Sultan has personally overseen the planning of the region’s future and is tracking its progress

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August 13, 2020
Lindsay Ell Confronts Her Trauma On Rivetingly Vulnerable Album
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Lindsay Ell Confronts Her Trauma On Rivetingly Vulnerable Album

Country singer Lindsay Ell lived alone with guilt and shame for years, but it took seeing herself in the story of another young girl to realise that she didn’t have to be defined by her trauma.

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August 13, 2020
US Warned Against ‘playing With Fire' Over Taiwan Visit
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US Warned Against ‘playing With Fire' Over Taiwan Visit

China says it firmly opposes official exchanges between US and Taiwan under any pretext. On issues involving China’s core interests, some people in US must not harbour illusions, those who play with fire will get burned

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August 13, 2020
Waqar Hopes Pakistan Can Cash In On Stokes' Absence
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Waqar Hopes Pakistan Can Cash In On Stokes' Absence

Anderson is set to be given an immediate chance to come good against Pakistan with England captain Root saying on Wednesday it was ‘likely’ the veteran paceman would feature in this week’s second Test

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August 13, 2020
500 Undergo Clinical Trials Of Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine
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500 Undergo Clinical Trials Of Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine

MoHAP employs ‘Maharati’ platform in containment of COVID-19 repercussions; UAE conducts 64,110 additional COVID-19 tests in past 24 hours, announces 262 new cases, 195 recoveries, 1 death

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August 12, 2020
Russia Claims Virus Vaccine; Modi Unveils 72-Hr Formula
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Russia Claims Virus Vaccine; Modi Unveils 72-Hr Formula

Putin’s daughter given two shots; Indians holding any type of valid UAE visa can travel to Emirates; Modi’s plan to help fight disease in most affected states.

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August 12, 2020
Sara Bareilles Stars In Peacock Comedy About A Girl Group
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Sara Bareilles Stars In Peacock Comedy About A Girl Group

The comedy is about a one-hit-wonder girl group called ‘Girls5eva’ from the 1990s whose members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot

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August 12, 2020
UK Job Losses Hit Decade-High, Retailer Sheds 2,500 Positions
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UK Job Losses Hit Decade-High, Retailer Sheds 2,500 Positions

Mounting job losses are expected as Britain winds down its job-retention scheme, which has covered around one in three private sector jobs. It is due to close at the end of October

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August 12, 2020
US Health Chief Slams China Over Virus On Taiwan Trip
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US Health Chief Slams China Over Virus On Taiwan Trip

‘Our life has become increasingly difficult as Beijing continues to pressure us into accepting its political conditions,’ Wu tells Azar; thousands defy China to buy pro-democracy newspaper in Hong Kong

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August 12, 2020