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2026: UAE announces official dates for Eid Al Adha holidays

The official dates for the celebration of Islamic festivals, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha, have been announced in the UAE, providing extended breaks for residents.

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Time running out as Malaysia's Anwar fights for top job

3 years ago by AFP

Ukraine war casts shadow over APEC summit

3 years ago by AFP

Battle to save Panama turtle at center of aphrodisiac superstition

3 years ago by AFP

CNN tells New Year anchors to lay off the booze

3 years ago by AFP

Cable news giant CNN has told its celebrity presenters they need to cut back the on-air boozing this New Year's Eve, with bosses seemingly determined to make their broadcast a more sober affair. "During the meeting, Licht told employees he felt on-camera drinking eroded the credibility of CNN personnel and damaged the 'respectability' they may enjoy among viewers," Variety reported. hg/bgs

Republicans seize control of US House, Congress split: projections

3 years ago by AFP

Republicans on Wednesday took control of the US House of Representatives from Democrats, networks said, narrowly securing a legislative base to oppose President Joe Biden's agenda for the final two years of his term –- and leaving power in Congress split.

Climate change fuelled rains behind deadly Nigeria floods: study

3 years ago by AFP

Heavy rains behind floods that killed over 600 people in Nigeria this year were about 80 times likelier because of human-induced climate change, scientists reported Wednesday. The heavy rainfall that sparked the floods was 80 times likelier because of "human-caused climate change," according to their findings.

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