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Bald New Zealand killer wins toupee lawsuit
Says the toupee was important to ongoing rehabilitation as he was extremely sensitive about his baldness
Marikana victims offered $92m in damages
The amount will cover 652 claims made by families
‘Family cinema’ opens in Kabul
Galaxy is the first cinema in Kabul to ban single men for certain hours when families are inside
Move to scrap fees for OFWs hailed
Move part of streamlining efforts on airport charges
California’s desert blooms as drought ends
Southern California’s deserts and hillsides are ablaze with colour after a wet winter spurred what scientists say is the biggest wildflower bloom in years
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Business
VAT country-wide preparations begin
UAE Ministry of Finance announces start of country-wide awareness campaign to orient everyone on new VAT rules
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UAE follows US in raising interest rateHours after Federal Reserve announces rate rise, UAE central bank makes similar move, effective Thursday![]()
Fed raises rates after raft of positive dataDecision marks one of US central bank’s most convincing steps yet in the effort to return monetary policy to a more normal footing![]()
Crackdown on fake products sold online3,000 e-Trader licences expected to be issued this year![]()
It’s less expensive for overseas firms in DubaiFall in residential and office rentals show up favourably on costs, data show
Sport
Monaco condemn City to Champions League exit
3-1 defeat means English side go out on away goals, as tie ends 6-6 on aggregate
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Atletico hold Leverkusen to make quartersGoalkeeper Oblak stars as scoreless second leg means Madrid side win 4-2 on aggregate![]()
Ronaldinho: ‘Neymar on par with Messi, Ronaldo’Fellow Brazilian and former Barcelona legend tips Barca protege for Ballon d’Or![]()
Mourinho patches up Man Utd for Rostov reunionInjuries and suspensions disrupting team selections but Red Devils boss will have Ibrahimovic and Herrera available for Europa clash![]()
Smith raps Kohli for ‘talking rubbish’Rival captains to meet the match referee before action begins
Lifestyle
Prince’s ex-wife opens up about death of son
Their baby, Amiir, was born with Pfeiffer syndrome type 2, a disorder that causes skeletal abnormalities
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Angelina Jolie defends UNWithout mentioning Trump, the actress and UN envoy said, some politicians were elected ‘partly on the basis of dismissing international institutions and agreements’![]()
Kal Penn exposes Hollywood racial stereotypingIndian-American actor shares pictures on Twitter of ‘awful’ scripts asking for everything from a ‘Pakistani computer geek’ to ‘more authentic’ Hindi accents![]()
Emma Watson and Amanda Seyfried sue hackersTheir private pictures were stolen and posted online![]()
Snoop Dogg rapped over 'Trump shooting'Donald Trump took aim at rapper saying he would have gotten 'jail time' had he pointed his gun at Barack Obama
Opinion
Syria is the world’s collective failure
Images of dead children on TV screens and newspapers have failed to move global community to act
- May’s charmless style won’t help Brexit talksThe prime minister’s lack of diplomacy towards EU leaders is weakening Britain’s negotiating position, making a smooth exit less likely
- The original lie about ObamacareLying can be an effective political tactic, but believing your own alternative facts, however, is usually not so smart
Leisure
‘Matrix’ reboot? It’s coming
Warner Bros is developing a relaunch of the 1999 film but fans are not happy
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Rihanna to star in musical drama ‘Annette’‘Annette’ follows a stand-up comedian who becomes a widower after the death of his opera singer wife![]()
What's showing at the movies this weekHorror, suspense, comedy, drama or apocalyptic action: new movies showing in the Emirates![]()
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort reviewEscape into the mountains without sacrificing luxury at this exquisite hotel in Oman![]()
‘Matrix’ reboot? It’s comingWarner Bros is developing a relaunch of the 1999 film but fans are not happy
Guides
Pamper your mom in all ways possible
Here are a few restaurants with special offers on Mother's Day
8 amazing things to do this weekend in UAE
Guides pick out the top things to do each weekend in the UAE; movies, parties and brunches
How well do you sleep daily?
Research shows that only 12 per cent of UAE residents get proper sleep on a regular basis
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California’s desert blooms as drought ends
Southern California’s deserts and hillsides are ablaze with colour after a wet winter spurred what scientists say is the biggest wildflower bloom in years
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The cultural charm of Nepal04:43 pm 6 photos
