Reincarnation and realpolitik: Dalai Lama’s succession dilemma
Tibetan activists are keenly aware that his death will mark a major setback in his push for more autonomy for...
Oil spills disrupt farming activities in drought-hit Iraq
Oil spills in Iraq -- a country ravaged by decades of conflict, corruption and decaying infrastructure -- have contaminated farmland...
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Dubai Chamber encourages firms to apply for parent-friendly label
DUBAI, UAE - As many individuals in the UAE face challenges in balancing work and family obligations, parent-friendly workplace policies...
- Working families in the UAE often need to make difficult trade-offs to fulfill their commitments.
- Research has shown that flexible working options are important to 90 percent of the UAE workforce.
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France set to bar minors from accessing porn websites
France's data protection and media regulators Cnil and Arcom are set to announce their latest proposals to rein in porn...
- "I plan to put an end to this scandal," Digital Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told the Parisien newspaper on Monday.
- Previous attempts have been held up by privacy and technical concerns, as well as court action by the websites.
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UN chief calls for building alliance of peace on International Day of Human Fraternity
NEW YORK, US - On the occasion of the International Day of Human Fraternity, the UN chief Saturday called for...
- The International Day of Human Fraternity celebrates values that hold our human family together, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said.
- Let us all take inspiration and renew our commitment to stand together as one human family, the UN chief said.
‘Honor killing’ of YouTube star by father sparks outrage in Iraq
Touching off a wave of outrage across the country, the death of a young YouTube Iraqi star at the hands...
- Recordings of conversations between Ali and her father appeared to indicate that he was unhappy about her decision to live alone in Turkey
- Amnesty International condemned the "horrific" killing, saying "the Iraqi penal code still treats leniently so called 'honour crimes'
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Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2027 football Asian Cup: AFC
In the coming years the Saudis, who watched as neighbors Qatar hosted the World Cup in November and December, will...
- "We are excited to deliver the greatest tournament in the competition's history," the kingdom's sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal said.
- The kingdom is also eyeing a World Cup and Summer Olympics, perhaps even a Winter Olympics, together with a swathe of other major events.
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Dubai is the new destination wedding choice for couples
DUBAI, UAE- Dubai is fast emerging as the city of choice for destination weddings, with a growing number of event...
- This is in line with the efforts aimed at boosting the emirate's stature as a perfect place for living, work and visit, and a global destination for weddings
- Globally, people are choosing Dubai to celebrate not only weddings, but also milestone celebrations and personal occasions
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Iran arrests three female journalists, say reports
Iranian authorities have arrested three female journalists in the past two days, local media said, amid protests triggered by the...
- Authorities say hundreds of people, including members of the security forces, have been killed and thousands arrested.
- A media report said the three women had been transferred to Evin prison, where many of those arrested in connection with the protests are being held.
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Iranian women take center stage at Sundance film festival
"Joonam," a documentary about a three-generation family of Iranian women now living in Vermont, and "The Persian Version," a colorful...
- The inclusion of "Shayda" and "Joonam" in Sundance's line-up follows four months of mass demonstrations in Iran over Mahsa Amini's death
- Iran has arrested a number of celebrities from the country's film industry in connection with the protest movement
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Iranian women political prisoners urge end to protester executions
PARIS, FRANCE - Thirty women political prisoners in Iran, including a Franco-Iranian academic and the daughter of a former president, on...
- The signatories included Franco-Iranian researcher Fariba Adelkhah.
- Another is former lawmaker Faezeh Hashemi, the daughter of former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.
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Sharjah Consultative Council approves DVA policy recommendations
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has approved its recommendations regarding the Districts and Villages Affairs Department (DVA)...
- The recommendations touched on the importance of providing social and psychological specialists in the suburb councils.
- They also called for expanding the establishment of a suburb festival to include various cities and regions of Sharjah.
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200,000-year-old hand axe found in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region
AlUla, Saudi Arabia -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced that the archeological excavation teams at the Qurh...
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Saudi set to host FIFA World Cup 2034 in either summer or winter
Despite summer temperatures touching 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in the major cities, Saudi Arabian Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal...
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In UK, tourists discover darker side of Oxford and Cambridge
Courses are not the subject of walking tour, which instead focuses on "difficult legacies" -- a burning issue brought to...
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Two falcons sold for $41,067 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Two falcons were sold for 154,000 Saudi Riyals ($41,067) amid a large turnout of falcon enthusiasts...
- The auction is held as part of the Saudi effort to promote the falconry heritage and support falcon breeders and enthusiasts in the Kingdom
- The auction also seeks to support falconry investment, develop falcon auctions, and regulate the buying and selling of falcons
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Educational institutions are shaping UAE’s tomorrow
"Dubai's schools attract students of various nationalities seeking holistic education. These schools emphasize well-rounded education, with a sports culture enhancing...
- DSC Chairman Sheikh Mansoor emphasizes the role of sports in education for shaping the UAE's future.
- The vitality and joy imbued in young minds through sports hone innate talents and intellects, he adds.
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Esports scores big for Saudi economy, culture & jobs
The Kingdom, with its passion for sports and tech, is set to reshape the competitive gaming landscape by hosting the...
- The Kingdom, with its passion for sports and tech, is set to reshape the competitive gaming landscape by hosting the world's premier Electronic Sports World Cup from 2024.
- By 2030, Esports is set to add US$13.3bn to Saudi GDP, with 67% of Saudis into electronic gaming, potentially creating 39,000 jobs, and producing 30 world-class games.