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US music supremo Quincy Jones dies aged 91

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Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club fete athletes, coaches on remarkable success

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Calm captain Cummins leads Australia to two-wicket win over Pakistan in 1st ODI

A calm Cummins made an unbeaten 32 off 31 balls to steer Australia to 204-8 with more than 16 overs to spare, after the middle-order had stumbled in a...

Ajaz stars as New Zealand beat India 3-0 in historic Test sweep

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Lifestyle

Cancer is not gender-selective, emphasises Pink Caravan

In the UAE, it is known that breast cancer accounts for the most commonly diagnosed cancer in both sexes.

How long do you need to quit smoking to lower cardiovascular risk?

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Archaeological town from bronze age discovered at Khaybar Oasis in Saudi Arabia

The discovery is proof of the Kingdom's commitment to safeguarding its cultural and historical heritage, as well as its desire to exchange knowledge a...

Pakistan's Lahore city air pollution hits historic high, forcing school closures

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Khorfakkan Beach a marvellous place for adventure and leisure

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World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia

Cassius, a saltwater crocodile, held the Guinness World Records title as the world's largest crocodile in captivity.

Limiting sugar consumption early can prevent chronic disease in midlife: Study

Children who had sugar restrictions during their first 1,000 days after conception had up to 35 per cent lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

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Sheikh Mansour opens 40th edition of ADIPEC

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Sheikh Mohammed approves national anti-drug strategy, terms drugs as ‘societal cancer’

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Wife who cares for bedridden husband for six years gets divorced after his recovery

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