Man Arrested in UAE for ‘Insulting Emirati Society’ over Viral Car Showroom Spoof Video

Last Updated: July 11, 2023, 06:59 ISTDubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)The man is filmed in traditional Emirati robes as he enters a luxury car showroom with two assistants carrying a large tray of cash. (Credits: Twitter)The man’s detention, pending investigations, was ordered by the Federal Prosecution for Combating Rumours and CybercrimesA man has been detained

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PEP EXAM MYSTERY

What has happened to more than 600 students who had registered for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations held last March remains a mystery. According to statistics provided to the Jamaica Observer by the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), more than 600 students, from both sexes, failed to participate in the exam, and it

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WATCH | ‘Delhi deluge’: Season’s first heavy rainfall submerges capital in flooded chaos

Delhi-NCR experienced a downpour of heavy rain overnight on Friday and throughout Saturday, resulting in a drop in temperatures but causing significant inconvenience for commuters.Several areas in the city were flooded, with water entering shops and houses. Waterlogging and long traffic jams plagued many parts of Delhi, leading to a challenging day for residents, reported

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Antisemitic flyers linked to U.S.-based hate group raise concerns in Peterborough, Ont.

Advocacy organizations say the distribution of antisemitic flyers in Peterborough, Ont., and elsewhere is linked to an American hate group, as police continue to investigate the latest incident. Over the Canada Day long weekend, 19 Peterborough residents reported receiving flyers promoting anti-Jewish conspiracy theories and white supremacist propaganda, marking the third time in three months

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White House takes action against short-term ‘junk’ insurance plans and surprise billing

Skip to content Administration White House takes action against short-term ‘junk’ insurance plans and surprise billing President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his economic agenda at Flex LTD, Thursday, July 6, 2023, in West Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) The Biden administration announced plans on Friday to tamp down on “junk” insurance plans and surprise

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Zuma’s private prosecution of Ramaphosa fails

JOHANNESBURG – Former president Jacob Zuma’s attempt to privately prosecute his successor has failed. The High Court in Johannesburg has declared his prosecution of President Cyril Ramaphosa invalid and unconstitutional. READ: Zuma Private Prosecution | Journalist hails ‘victory for media freedom’ The court says the Nolle prosequi certificate issued by the KwaZulu-Natal director of public prosecutions

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Calculations take their toll

“How many arithmomaniacs does it take to come up with such precise costs for toll charges?” wonders George Zivkovic of Northmead. “On the Hills M2 Motorway alone, charges are $2.76, $3.31, $4.68 and $9.35 for Class A vehicles. Transurban must be laughing, as it drives, all the way to the bank, and back again of

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Kochi Stars Crowned Women’s Champions, Space Jams Dominate Men’s Finals in a Thrilling Showcase of Basketball Talent

Kochi Stars Crowned Women’s Champions, Space Jams Dominate Men’s Finals in a Thrilling Showcase of Basketball Talent Space Jam will go on to represent India in the FIBA 3×3 Challenger (men’s) in Shanghai, China. (1888PressRelease) July 05, 2023 – Kochi Stars Crowned Women’s Champions, Space Jams Dominate Men’s Finals in a Thrilling Showcase of Basketball

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Arnold Schwarzenegger shares he wanted 150 kills in ‘Terminator 2’ to outdo Sylvester Stallone

During a panel discussion at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Wednesday, Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that he didn’t want to be overshadowed by Sylvester Stallone in terms of on-screen violence. However, his calls for increased bloodshed in Terminator 2 were dismissed by director James Cameron. Although Schwarzenegger praised Cameron’s writing skills, he admitted that

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FARMGATE SCANDAL: Critics of Public Protector’s Phala Phala report should ‘take the matter on review’, Mbalula tells ANCYL conference

Speaking at the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) conference on Saturday afternoon, party Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula spoke firmly against criticism hurled at Gcaleka.  “There are people sitting here and hoping that the President will not finish his term. Kholeka showed them to the fireworkers and released that report. As the ANC, we are very happy that

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Brazil court forms majority on barring Bolsonaro from politics

Back to homepage / Americas Brazil’s Superior Electoral Tribunal on Friday barred far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro from politics for eight years over his unfounded claims of security flaws in the country’s voting system before his election loss last year.  Issued on: 30/06/2023 – 18:18Modified: 30/06/2023 – 19:39 Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro speaks to

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Ukraine live briefing: Putin claims Russia would have crushed rebellion but Wagner fighters will be allowed to go to Belarus

Updated June 26, 2023 at 7:02 p.m. EDT|Published June 26, 2023 at 2:38 a.m. EDTA man takes down a billboard poster that reads, “Join us at Wagner,” on the outskirts of St. Petersburg on Saturday. (AP)Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the short-lived Wagner mutiny in a five-minute speech Monday, saying that he took steps to

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‘Just another day in the office,’ Canadian swimmer jokes after team wins Special Olympics gold

World·VideoCanadian swimmer sees mentoring role after winning Special Olympics goldNow that his team has won gold for Canada in the pool at the Special Olympics World Games, Tyler Servant of Swift Current, Sask., says he would like to someday help younger athletes as a coach.’Just another day in the office,’ jokes Saskatchewan’s Tyler Servant after

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Namibia: Nature Foundation’s Experience in Managing Small-Scale Fisheries Showcased At Continental Level

The Namibia Nature Foundation was represented by two team members of the Freshwater and Inland Fisheries programmatic area at the ECOFISH knowledge fair in mid-June in Kenya. The ECOFISH programme supports development and improving the livelihoods of people by promoting sustainable fisheries. The Nature Foundation received support through the EU-funded ECOFISH small grants for “Strengthening

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Carlos Costa Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Risk Management

    WINTER GARDEN, FL, June 21, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ — Carlos Costa has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the

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Don’t make me expose what you do – Cele prophet, Gabriel Evans replies Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Prophet Gabriel Evans of the Celestial Church of Christ has tackled Senior Pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie who revealed that he does not like white garment churches.The televangelist said during service that he hates that church denomination because of their method of worship.Ibiyeomie told his congregation that many would dislike the Celestial Church of

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Epaper_23-06-21 ISB

Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. E-papers June 21

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Indian unanimously elected as vice-chairman of global UN advocacy body

A senior Indian advocate has been unanimously elected as the vice-chairman of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), an international UN advocacy body. This appointment reflects the prominent role of the Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA), an affiliate body of WFUNA. The election took place during the executive committee meeting of

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Daniel Ellsberg, former defense analyst who released top-secret Pentagon Papers, dies at 92

Before Edward Snowden and Julian Assange, there was Daniel Ellsberg.The prototypical modern whistleblower, Ellsberg barreled into history in 1971, when he leaked the highly classified history of American involvement in Vietnam that became known as the Pentagon Papers. His unprecedented act drew back the curtain on the largely hidden world of U.S. policy-making, triggered court

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Lennar, AutoZone rise; Kroger, John Wiley fall, Thursday, 6/15/2023

Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Thursday: Lennar, AutoZone rise; Kroger, John Wiley fallNEW YORK — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Thursday:Lennar Corp. (LEN), up $4.26 to $119.01.The homebuilder reported strong second-quarter financial results.Kroger Co. (KR), down $1.81 to $45.40.The grocery chain reported weak

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Judge grants FTC’s request for temporary block of Microsoft’s Activision deal

A federal judge Tuesday granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request to temporary bar Microsoft from buying video game developer Activision. File Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI | License Photo June 14 (UPI) — A U.S. federal judge late Tuesday granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request to block Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar acquisition of video game developer Activision Blizzard

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City Power gets R4.3bn for Joburg infrastructure projects

Member of the mayoral committee (MMC) for finance in the City of Joburg Dada Morero used the I Blew It TV show to explain the city’s dismal financial standing. Morero presented the 2023 Budget Speech on Tuesday. City Power has been allocated R23.7 billion operational budget, meant to address streetlightrepairs and installations, responsiveness to service failures and preventative maintenance

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Medical Neutral Borosilicate Glass Tubing Market Growth, Business Experts, Industry Trends and Forecast By 2030

Market Overview and Insights: According to IMR Market Reports, Medical Neutral Borosilicate Glass Tubing Market is expected to grow at a significant growth rate, and the analysis period is 2023-2030, considering the base year as 2022. Market research is an ongoing process. Regularly monitor and evaluate market dynamics to stay informed and adapt your strategies accordingly. As market

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‘No more sex work’

Their stories of how they got initiated into prostitution all differ. Their reasons for remaining, however, are strikingly similar. Now they want out of the life of secrecy, ever-present danger, and the sisterhood of pain they have courted for years. An offer to be certified and employed through a partnership forged between non-profit organisation Pursued

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Ex-Scottish Leader Nicola Sturgeon Arrested By Police Investigating Governing Party’s Finances

LONDON (AP) — Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who dominated politics in Scotland for almost a decade, was arrested Sunday by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scottish National Party.Police Scotland said a 52-year-old woman was detained “as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of

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GIMPA law faculty wins best regional team of Africa award at IBA ICC moot court competition

Four students of the law Faculty of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), have won the Best Regional Team of Africa Award at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition held in The Hague, Netherlands from Friday 2 to Friday 9 June 2023.“The Grotius Centre for international Legal Studies hereby certifies

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5 best data-backed outbound calling tactics to get more customers on the phone

Did you know dealers have the most success reaching customers on cold calls at 8:00 AM? Leveraging proper outbound phone handling tactics allows your dealership to get ahead of the competition by boosting customer experience, appointment conversions, show-up rates, and bottom-line revenue. Car Wars conducted research on thousands of dealerships to uncover the most eye-catching

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18th,19th-century mail challenges

Tobago 23 Minutes Ago Dr Rita Pemberton – RITA PEMBERTON Among the many problems encountered in late 18th-century Tobago was unsatisfactory communication with the outside world. This assumed prominence owing to the progressive decline of the sugar industry, which underscored the need for greater contact with the outside to facilitate alternative intra- and extra-regional trading.

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Peter Obi rigged Atiku out in Anambra election – Witness tells Presidential election tribunal

A witness of Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of PDP in the February 25 presidential election, Ndubuisi Nwobu, on Wednesday June 7, told the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, that the Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, rigged Atiku out in the presidential election in Anambra state.While giving his testimony before the tribunal, Nwobu who is

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Competing for rainforest conservation: Q&A with XPRIZE’s Kevin Marriott

The semifinal testing for a $10 million competition to identify technology that automates the assessment of rainforest biodiversity is underway in Singapore.The five-year competition is organized by California-based nonprofit XPRIZE Foundation.From robotic dogs to drones and novel methods to gather environmental DNA, 13 teams are competing for a place in the finals next year. SINGAPORE

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Sahiwal in trouble

As a resident of Sahiwal, I am concerned about the unorganised construction of roads and clean water project develop-ment in the city. Those in charge of the projects start construction on one road and then move on to the other without completing the first one. Many roads have been half-built since the last couple of

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Speaker McCarthy want to know why Capitol Police interrupted children’s choir singing Nat’l Anthem

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is among Republicans asking the U.S. Capitol Police for answers after video circulated showing a children’s choir singing the National Anthem until being asked to stop singing shortly before the end of the song:Just learned kids were interrupted while singing our National Anthem at the Capitol. Unacceptable.These children were welcomed by

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Information from the public results in teenager being jailed for terrorism offence

A teenager who was planning to commit a terrorist attack in London before being arrested by counter terrorism officers has been given a discretionary life sentence.Matthew King, 19 (04.10.03), of Essex, spoke online about committing an attack for several months, and carried out hostile reconnaissance at various locations.He talked about targeting police officers and a

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Fans loving ‘iconic’ Morgan Riddle as Taylor Fritz’s stunning girlfriend thrives in villain role amid French Open booing

FANS loved Morgan Riddle’s reaction in the stands as her boyfriend Taylor Fritz was relentlessly booed by the Roland Garros crowd last night. American Fritz, 25, took on last Frenchman standing Arthur Rinderknech on Court Suzanne Lenglen. 6Taylor Fritz shushed the hostile French crowdCredit: AFP 6Morgan Riddle watched on from the Court Suzanne Lenglen standsCredit:

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WaPo Attacks Homeschooling

Culture State of the Union: The Washington Post takes aim at conservative Christian homeschoolers. There was a piece in the Washington Post this morning about a non-profit group pushing for more stringent regulations on homeschooling parents and a group of adults homeschooled as children who regret their experiences. Subscribe Today Get weekly emails in your

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PwC Australia puts nine partners on leave amid tax leak scandal

By Lewis JacksonSYDNEY (Reuters) – PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Australia on Monday placed nine partners on leave and overhauled its governance board, as it battles a national scandal over the misuse of confidential government tax plans.The “big four” firm is reeling after a former tax partner consulting on new anti-tax avoidance laws shared confidential drafts with colleagues

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Buhari most tolerant leader; knows Nigerians call him ‘Baba Go slow’ but doesn’t react: Lai Mohammed

Outgoing Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says President Muhammadu Buhari is aware that a section of Nigerians erroneously calls him “Baba Go Slow”, an appellation for a lackadaisical approach to issues of concern.The minister said this in Abuja at a send-forth party organised in his honour by the Board of the National Broadcasting

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Pakistan marks anniversary of nuclear bomb

ISLAMABAD: The nation is fervently celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first nuclear weapons test which marked a significant milestone, granting Pakistan invincible defense capabilities and contributing to regional stability through power equilibrium. Pakistan detonated five nuclear devices underground in remote hills in Balochistan on May 28, 1998, and an additional test on May 30, two

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Disgraced non-binary former Biden admin nuclear official Sam Brinton will be held in MEN’S jail

Former nuclear official Sam Brinton, who identifies as non-binary and faces charges of suitcase theft, is set to be placed in a men’s jail in Maryland while awaiting a transfer to Virginia. The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation has a policy of placing processed inmates in jails based on their biological sex.Sam Brinton, 35

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Speech by SITI at business luncheon with Singaporean innovation and technology community (English only) (with photo)

Speech by SITI at business luncheon with Singaporean innovation and technology community (English only) (with photo) ******************************************************************************************      Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at a business luncheon with the Singaporean innovation and technology community today (May 23):   Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,      Good afternoon. It

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Ukraine live briefing: Biden meets Zelensky at G-7, announces $375M aid package including ammunition, weaponry

HIROSHIMA, Japan — President Biden unveiled a $375 million military assistance package for Ukraine at the Group of Seven summit on Sunday, the latest pledge from Washington of aid that totals $37 billion since Russia’s war began. “Ukraine’s ability to defend itself is essential to being able to end this war permanently and through diplomacy,”

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US Senate: Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue Remains Key Issue in Western Balkans

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee was told on Thursday that neither Kosovo nor Serbia was making much effort to implement the EU-brokered deal on normalisation of relations. US special envoy for the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar reacts after the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue in Ohrid, North Macedonia, March 18, 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE/GEORGI LICOVSKIThe Kosovo-Serbia dialogue remains

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House Speaker McCarthy says debt ceiling negotiations can’t resume until Biden returns from G-7 summit

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to reporters with U.S. Senate Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) at his side following debt limit talks at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 9, 2023. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersThe on-again, off-again deliberations on Capitol Hill surrounding the debt ceiling are back off-again, as House Speaker Kevin

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Ukraine live briefing: Wagner says it controls Bakhmut, which Ukraine disputes; Zelensky may meet Biden at G-7

The Russian-backed Wagner mercenary group says it has overrun Bakhmut, though the Ukrainian military says it is continuing to defend the eastern city that has hosted some of the war’s fiercest fighting for the past several months. The protracted battles for the city, which has little strategic value, has slowed Russia’s full-scale invasion and brought

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Going with IMF’s suggestions on revenue mobilization will burden businesses – GNCCI

Chief-Executive-Officer-of-the-Ghana-National-Chamber-of-Commerce-and-Industry-GNCCI-Mark-Badu-AboagyeThe Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has expressed worry about the International Monetary Fund’s suggestions to the government of Ghana on revenue mobilisation under its $3 billion support programme.According to the Chamber, should the suggestions be implemented, it will adversely affect businesses that are already burdened with numerous taxes and other unfavourable

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‘A really very big deal for us’: 3 Mi’kmaw First Nations excited about moderate livelihood fisheries

Nova Scotia·NewThree Mi’kmaw communities are celebrating their dramatically increased roles in the lobster fishery around Cape Breton Island this spring.Potlotek, We’koqma’q and Eskasoni are sharing 4,600 lobster traps around Cape BretonTom Ayers · CBC News · Posted: May 17, 2023 5:52 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoUnder interim understandings with the federal Department

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STL attends APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting (with photos)

STL attends APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting (with photos) *****************************************************************     The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, attended the 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Ministerial Meeting, under the theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All”, in Detroit, the United States (US), today (May 16, US time).        Speaking

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OSCE trains Tajikistan Women’s Resource Center facilitators to tackle human trafficking

OSCEAn OSCE-organized three-day training course on counteracting trafficking in human beings for facilitators from Women’s Resource Centres (WRCs) concluded on 28 April 2023 in Dushanbe.The course brought together some 25 participants and aimed at strengthening the knowledge of WRC facilitators on how to raise the awareness of the general public on human trafficking. Participants learned

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Miniature Man for Yvonne Mattis Cup

by May 11, 2023 Photo MINIATURE MAN, ridden by Abigail Able, wins the Caymanas Park Announcers Trophy, a three-year-old and Upwards Restricted Overnight Allowance race, over six and a half furlongs at Caymanas Park in October. MINIATURE MAN’s run against BLUE VINYL three weeks ago, after galloping six furlongs in 1:13.3 at exercise, points to

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Qatar drives cleantech industry in MENA region with $75bn investment opportunity  

Saudi Arabia explores industrial and investment opportunities with Oman  Updated 13 sec ago May 11, 2023 17:39 Saudi Arabia explores industrial and investment opportunities with Oman  Updated 13 sec ago Arab News May 11, 2023 17:39 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s industry and mining sectors are set to benefit from bilateral ties with Oman as their ministers met in Muscat to

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Prosecutors: ‘Punt God’ Was Framed

Culture State of the Union: Prosecutors say former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza wasn’t present at the alleged gang rape that ruined his NFL career. Matt Araiza was the best punting prospect in a generation. The former San Diego State Aztec-turned-Buffalo Bill was described in scouting reports as having “once-in-a-lifetime leg strength.” Nicknamed “Punt [g]od,” Araiza set

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China expels Canadian diplomat to get even with Ottawa amid strained ties

Printed Chinese and Canadian flags are seen in this illustration.— ReutersA day after Canada ejected a Chinese diplomat over accusations of strong-arming a Canadian politician, China on Tuesday got even with Ottawa by expelling a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai, prompting diplomatic outrage.Canada expelled Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei on Monday after an intelligence report accused him

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