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Esi Edugyan's novel 'Washington Black' makes the leap from book to screen
\"Washington Black\" just seemed destined for a screen adaptation. The 2018 novel by Canadian writer Esi Edugyan caught actor Sterling K. Brown's eye. As he put the wheels in motion, things just started to line up in a most un-Hollywood fashion - so much so that Brown started to believe strongly the project was meant to be. \"Sometimes you keep hitting barricades and obstacles and you're like 'Well maybe I should step away.' No, things kept falling into line in such a lovely way that let me know that we were moving in the direction we were supposed to go,\" he recalls.
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August 19, 2025
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Rain batters Mumbai, red alert issued
Relentless rainfall pounded Mumbai on Monday, throwing the city into disarray with widespread waterlogging, traffic gridlocks, and public service disruptions even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the city, warning of extremely heavy rain over the next 48 hours.
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August 19, 2025
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Indonesian medical team feted for humane service to Palestinians
Indonesians in the UAE celebrated their 80th Freedom Day from The Netherlands on August 17 (Sunday). Theme was “United and Sovereign, Prosperous People, and Advanced Indonesia.”
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August 19, 2025
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Charitable institutions key to advancing humanitarian efforts
Charitable institutions and societies in the UAE continue to play a pivotal role in advancing humanitarian efforts both locally and globally, embodying the essence of Emirati society and its deeply rooted culture of generosity.
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August 19, 2025
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Abu Dhabi carries out strategic projects to enhance traffic flow
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) represented by Abu Dhabi City Municipality, has completed a series of development and expansion projects for numerous roads within the city as well as major roads, tunnels, and bridges leading to and from Abu Dhabi.
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August 19, 2025
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INDIA Bloc says CEC acting as the 'mouthpiece' of BJP
In a blistering indictment of the Election Commission of India, leaders of the INDIA Bloc have accused Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar of abandoning constitutional neutrality and acting as a political mouthpiece for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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August 19, 2025
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German home building permits rise 7.9 per cent in June
Home building permits in Germany rose 7.9 per cent in June from a year earlier, statistics office data showed on Monday, as the nation’s troubled property industry continues to find its footing.
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August 19, 2025
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Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on Dec. 28
Myanmar's junta said on Monday that long-promised elections will start on December 28, despite a raging civil war that has put much of the country out of its control, and international monitors slating the poll as a charade.
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August 19, 2025
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SC forms panel to select Kerala varsities' VCs
The Supreme Court on Monday appointed Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia as the head search-cum-selection committee for vice-chancellors of Kerala universities.
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August 19, 2025
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Real coach Alonso vows action over words ahead of opener
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said on Monday he wanted his team’s performance on the pitch to do the talking for him as he begins his first La Liga campaign at home against Osasuna on Tuesday.
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August 19, 2025
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Let voters, not politicians, decide elections in democracy
The effort in Texas to hastily redraw congressional maps for partisan advantage reveals vulnerabilities in our democratic system, subject to exploitation by bad actors.
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August 19, 2025
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UAE’s GSU begins construction of 50 MW solar project in Africa
UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment Company, has officially broken ground on a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Sakai, Central African Republic (CAR), marking a major step forward in the country’s energy access and clean energy transition.
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August 19, 2025
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Ben Sulayem to meet Paraguayan president Pena in Asuncion
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), will meet with Paraguayan President Santiago Pena to discuss global motorsport and mobility issues during next week's annual FIA American Congress in Asuncion.
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August 19, 2025
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'Reborn' Marquez redefines MotoGP dominance as 7th title beckons
As Marc Marquez rolled back the years with a sixth straight win with a commanding victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, a six-time champion fittingly winning the 1,000th premier class race in history, the question on everyone's lips is who can beat him?
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August 19, 2025
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Boks suffer injury blows ahead of second Test
As if the pain of a first defeat to Australia at Ellis Park in 62 years was not enough, South Africa face a heavy injury toll from the 38-22 defeat in Saturday's Rugby Championship opener, with captain Siya Kolisi sidelined for an extended period.
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August 19, 2025
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3,027 Emiratis get housing support worth Dhsl.725b in '25
In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the guidance of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has delivered more than Dhsl.725 billion worth of housing support packages to 3,027 beneficiaries in the first half of 2025.
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August 19, 2025
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Chamber attracts 31 MNCs to Dubai in H1 2025, achieves 138% YoY growth
Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced its key achievements for the first half of 2025.
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August 19, 2025
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Immigration raids push patients into telehealth
Patients in need of care are increasingly scared to seek it after Trump rescinded a Biden-era policy that barred immigration officials from conducting operations in ‘sensitive’ areas such as schools, hospitals, and churches. Clinics and health plans have taken a page out of their COVID playbooks
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August 19, 2025
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Swiatek downs Rybakina to face Paolini in Cincinnati final
Iga Swiatek reached the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time on Sunday, surging past Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 to book a title clash with Jasmine Paolini.
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August 19, 2025
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India proposes lowering GST on small cars, sending shares higher
India aims to slash taxes on small cars and insurance premiums as part of a sweeping reform of its goods and services tax (GST), a government source said on Monday, sparking a rally in Indian stock markets.
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August 19, 2025
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China stocks rally to decade-high
China stocks closed at their highest level since 2015 on Monday, extending a months-long rally driven by easing trade tensions and abundant liquidity, while pushing market capitalisation to a record peak.
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August 19, 2025
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Emirati Rashid Al Shamsi scales Mount Elbrus
Emirati adventurer Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi has raised the UAE flag atop Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak at 5,642 metres above sea level, following a challenging journey through snowstorms and strong winds in Russia’s Caucasus mountain range.
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August 19, 2025
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Arteta relieved to escape from Old Trafford with a victory
Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday was far from a masterful performance against the better side but manager Mikel Arteta was delighted to escape from Old Trafford with all three points in their Premier League season-opener.
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August 19, 2025
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Libya farm owner unleashes his pet lion on worker
A shocking video that recently went viral on social media has ignited widespread outrage in both Libya and Egypt, after it showed a Libyan farm owner deliberately unleashing a lion on an Egyptian worker.
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August 19, 2025
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Dubai Police foil bid to smuggle rare $25 million pink diamond
In an operation named 'Pink Diamond', Dubai Police successfully recovered an exceptionally rare pink diamond worth $25 million after it was stolen by a 3-member gang and foiled the criminals' attempt to smuggle it out of the country. The thieves were arrested within 8 hours of the crime.
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August 19, 2025
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This is why the death of the communal space matters
It's a space where you can complain about your day while listless daytime TV hums in the background.
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August 19, 2025
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'India is proud of your feat,' PM tells Shukla
Indian Air Force's (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after his successful mission to the International Space Station-a first ever by an Indian.
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August 19, 2025
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America to 'help out' Europe in securing Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would “help out” Europe in providing security for Ukraine as part of any deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine, as he and President Volodymyr Zelensky began a hastily arranged White House meeting to discuss a path to peace.
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August 19, 2025
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Masdar allocates over $1.685b of green bond proceeds
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a global clean energy leader, today published its 2024 Green Finance Report, outlining the renewable energy projects financed by Masdar's green bond issuances and impacts achieved.
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August 19, 2025
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Silva, Malheiro excel as Al Wasl cruise past Bani Yas, Al Wahda beat Ajman
Al Wasl began their Adnoc Pro League season in impressive fashion, recording a 2-0 victory over Bani Yas at Zabeel Stadium on the opening matchweek.
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