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Valgren wins fifth stage as Del Toro regains lead
New father Michael Valgren shook off other members of a long breakaway and resisted the pursuit of the big guns to win the fifth stage of Tirreno-Adriatico on Friday as Isaac Del Toro reclaimed the overall lead.
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March 14, 2026
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Sharjah steps up security for 27th night, Eid
The Sharjah Police General Headquarters has announced its security and traffic readiness through a comprehensive plan in preparation for the 27th night of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid Al Fitr.
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March 14, 2026
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Asia stocks, FX continue to decline as oil flirts near $100
TOKYO: Most Asian equities and currencies declined for a second straight session on Friday as renewed attacks in Gulf waters kept crude oil near $100 a barrel, driving inflation worries and pushing investors to seek refuge in the safety of the US dollar.
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March 14, 2026
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Stocks up on lower oil prices, though Iran conflict weighs
Stocks rose on Friday after recent heavy selling, helped by lower oil prices, although uncertainty over the Iran war continues to disrupt energy supplies which is driving concerns over fuel inflation and interest rates.
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March 14, 2026
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Palace frustrated by AEK Larnaca in Conference League last 16 clash
Crystal Palace laboured to a 0-0 draw at home to AEK Larnaca in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League last-16 tie on Thursday.
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March 14, 2026
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Valentino returned to its roots with 1980s-inspired catwalk in Rome
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March 14, 2026
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Police raid transport ministry in Jeju Air crash probe
South Korean police investigating the 2024 Jeju Air crash said on Friday they had raided the transport ministry as part of a widening probe into whether regulatory lapses contributed to the disaster at Muan International Airport.
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March 14, 2026
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Synagogue attack suspect ‘lost 4 relatives’ in Israeli strike
A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials say was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said on Friday.
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March 14, 2026
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Role of wisdom highlighted at key session
The role of wisdom in shaping values, guiding leadership, and supporting social cohesion was the focus of the latest Majlis Mohamed Bin Zayed session.
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March 14, 2026
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Taqa shareholders elect new Board of Directors
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) announced that its shareholders have confirmed the composition of its new Board of Directors following the Company's Annual General Assembly.
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March 14, 2026
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Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibition
A Smithsonian museum exhibit about the maritime journey that millions of Africans were forced to take across the Atlantic to slavery in the Americas will change later this month, when a remnant from one of the first sunken slave ships ever recovered is taken off display in Washington.
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March 14, 2026
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Russell leads Mercedes one-two in Chinese GP sprint qualifying
Championship pacesetter George Russell took pole position on Friday for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, leading a Mercedes one-two ahead of Kimi Antonelli.
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March 14, 2026
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8 ways to make most of the post-Iftar moments in Sharjah
From serene seaside promenades and illuminated waterfronts to heritage districts, mountain viewpoints and desert skies filled with stars, Sharjah offers a variety of evening experiences for residents and visitors
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March 14, 2026
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Lanka to repatriate bodies of 84 Iranian sailors
Myanmar's military boosts its air power
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March 14, 2026
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France fired up by chance to retain Six Nations title ahead of England clash
Head coach Fabien Galthie says France have a Six Nations to win and that is motivation enough for their clash with fierce rivals England in the tournament finale on Saturday.
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March 14, 2026
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Lens eye top spot in Ligue 1 as they take title fight to PSG
Lens are enjoying a remarkable season in France and can seize top spot in Ligue 1 this weekend as they look to take the title fight to a Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) side whose main focus is the Champions League.
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March 14, 2026
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MBR library hosts cultural, educational events
In line with the Month of Reading and the Year of Family, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is hosting a diverse programme of cultural and educational events throughout March to promote reading, creativity, and community engagement.
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March 14, 2026
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Dubai launches free 'Itma'en' service to boost quality of life
Dubai Health, in collaboration with the Community Development Authority, and the Dubai Health Authority, has announced the launch of the \"Itma'en\" service, which means \"rest assured,\" making mental health support freely accessible to citizens, residents, and visitors.
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March 14, 2026
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Kathmandu has huge task on hand
Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is set to become the next prime minister after his centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won a commanding majority in parliamentary elections.
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March 14, 2026
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Businessman killed in police encounter in Rahim Yar Khan
A businessman, Muhammad Nouman Qaiser, who had recently returned to Pakistan from Spain in connection with a high-profile murder case of Lahore was killed in an alleged police encounter in Rahim Yar Khan, police said.
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March 14, 2026
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Shakira says she feels like she's just getting started
Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice.
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March 14, 2026
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Minor's father told to pay Dhs50,000 to another
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a man to pay Dhs50,000, on behalf of his minor son, as compensation to the guardian of another child, after the minor son violated the privacy and sanctity of the other child’s home by photographing him and publishing the image on a social media application with the intent to abuse and bully.
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March 14, 2026
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US economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in Q4
The US economy, hobbled by last fall's 43-day government shutdown, advanced at an unexpectedly sluggish 0.78 annual rate from October through December, the Commerce Department reported Friday in a big downgrade of its initial estimate.
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March 14, 2026
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Yas Island to expand robotaxi services
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, announced the expansion of the existing commercial operation of autonomous taxi services on Yas Island, in cooperation with \"Apollo Go\", a subsidiary of the Chinese company \"Baidu\", and the local service operator \"AutoGo\", a subsidiary of \"K2\", as a new additional operator in the system.
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March 14, 2026
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Plea seeks to cancel Padma Bhushan for Vellappally
A public interest litigation has been filed before the Kerala High Court seeking annulment of the Padma Bhushan award conferred on Vellappally Natesan.
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March 14, 2026
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Midtjylland stun Forest, Villa beat Lille in Europa League
Pereira's side were rocked by Gue-sung's late strike as Forest succumbed to the Danish underdogs for the second time this season. Meanwhile, Watkins' second-half header gave Villa a 1-0 win over Lille
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March 14, 2026
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Al Ain regain top spot with 2-0 victory over Al Wasl, Bani Yas down Al Wahda
ALAIN REGAINED THE TOP SPOT IN THE ADNOC PRO LEAGUE AFTER DEFEATING AL WASL 2-0 IN THE TOP CLASH OF MATCHWEEK 19 AT THE HAZZA BIN ZAYED STADIUM.
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March 14, 2026
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Noem's replacement underscores Trump's incompetence
Resident Donald Trump's cabinet is filled with grifters, fools, and thugs.
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March 14, 2026
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UAE's aviation sector shows stability as over 1.4m passengers served in 12 days
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed that air traffic in the UAE is witnessing a gradual return to its normal operational levels, following the country's successful and professional management of the exceptional circumstances witnessed in the region during the recent period.
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March 14, 2026
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Court orders man to pay woman over Dhs690,000
The Civil Court in Dubai has ordered a man, previously convicted and sentenced to three years in jail for forgery, embezzlement, and money laundering, to return Dhs690,000 he seized from a woman, in addition to Dhs100,000 in compensation for material and moral damage, with a legal interest of 5% until full payment, based on a final criminal judgment that proved his commission of the crimes.
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