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• UAE leaders pay respects to national heroes ahead of Commemoration Day

  The leaders of the United Arab Emirates have been paying their respects to the nation's heroes ahead of Commemoration Day on November 30.

• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed approves formation of national media team

  The UAE Cabinet, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the formation of a National Media Team.

• Saudi Arabia completes pavilion construction at Expo 2020 Dubai

  Construction work has been completed on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

• UAE Cabinet approves 'new generation' UAE passports, ID cards

  The UAE Cabinet has approved a fresh design for Emirati passports as well as National Identity Cards, with additional security features.

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International

• Afghanistan car bombing kills at least 30 security force personnel

  A car bombing in Afghanistan's central province of Ghazni killed at least 30 Afghan security force members on Sunday, officials said, and casualties could increase given the intensity and location of the blast.

• Severe fire danger for Australia as temperatures smash records

  Parts of Australia, including Sydney, sweltered through the hottest November night on record with temperatures likely to stay high on Sunday, prompting authorities to issue a total fire ban.

• Britons to plant trees to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on throne

  Britons will be encouraged to plant trees to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70th anniversary on the throne as part of a plan to create a greener country in honour of her seven decades of service.

• Indian farmers defiant against reform as Modi tries to calm anger

  Thousands of Indian farmers, angry over reform of the agriculture sector, held a third day of protests in New Delhi on Sunday, blocking roads and defying a government appeal to move to a designated site.

• UK secures 2 million more doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

  Britain has secured two million doses of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine candidate, to be available in Europe as early as the spring, the government said on Sunday.

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Business

• Etihad set for direct flights from Beijing to Abu Dhabi

  Etihad Airways has announced plans to begin a direct weekly flight from Beijing to Abu Dhabi from Monday, December 7.

• Dubai to host first global Healthcare Future Summit

  The inaugural Healthcare Future Summit will be hosted by Dubai from December 6 to 8 featuring the world's leading specialists and providers.

• Mina Rashid receives World’s Leading Cruise Port award

  The port’s proximity to Dubai International Airport (DXB) and the heart of the emirate make it an ideal choice as passengers can get easy access to key locales, which has helped it take home the award, once again, at the World Travel Awards 2020.

• Britain to curb Google and Facebook with tougher competition rules

  Britain will impose a new competition regime next year to prevent Google and Facebook using their dominance to push out smaller firms and disadvantage consumers.

• Flydubai touches down in Tel Aviv in historic first flight

  Flydubai's first scheduled commercial flight to Israel landed at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport on Thursday to a water salute.

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Sports

• Australia clinch ODI series win over India

  Australia beat India by 51 runs in the second One Day International (ODI) in Sydney to take an unbeatable 2-0 series lead.

• Argentine league restarts with tributes to Diego Maradona

  The Argentine league restarted on Saturday following the country’s emotional goodbye to Diego Maradona, with players, coaches and even referees expressing their love and gratitude to the country’s best-known football star.

• Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition

  Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight champion dominated Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition fight on Saturday in Los Angeles that was surprisingly ruled a draw.

• More than 100,000 residents participate in Dubai Run 2020

  According to the Dubai Media Office, people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels walked, wheeled, jogged, and ran in different parts of the city on Friday.

• Smith, Finch hit tons as Australia beat India in tour opener

  Steve Smith and Aaron Finch led the way with centuries as Australia opened their home summer with a one-day victory over India by 66 runs on Friday in the first men's international played in front of a crowd since March.

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Entertainment

• Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse dies aged 85

  David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died. He was 85.

• Friends star Matthew Perry announces that he's now engaged

  Matthew Perry has popped the question to his 29-year-old girlfriend, Molly Hurwitz.

• Whiteley's 'Henri's Armchair' smashes Australian art auction record

  A painting by famed Australian artist Brett Whiteley has sold at auction for A$6.25 million ($4.6 million), setting a new record in the country.

• Virgin Radio Dubai's 'The Kris Fade Show' breaks Guinness World Record

  Virgin Radio Dubai's 'The Kris Fade Show' has broken the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Game of Five Cup Tilt-a-Cup.

• Emirates Airline Festival of Literature expands 2021 event

  The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is joining forces with the Jameel Arts Centre and Alserkal Avenue to expand its 2021 edition.

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Quirky

• Biker dog Bogie thrills fans as he cruises Philippine highways

  With his black sports jacket, reflective aviator sunglasses and bespoke orange helmet with holes so his ears can stick out, Bogie the dog sure is one suave-looking canine, with an Easy Rider look that would earn him a place in any motorcycle gang.

• South Korean hiker turns trash into art with 'don't drop litter' message

  When hiker Kim Kang-eun found the slopes of Mount Jiri, South Korea's largest national park, littered during a trip in 2018, she decided it was time to send out a message about taking better care of nature.

• Robot enforces mask-wearing, distancing at store in Japan

  A robot has signed on as the newest staff member at a store in Japan, taking on the job of ensuring customers wear masks and practice social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

• Swimming Santa brings Dead Sea to life with tree and cheer

  At the lowest point on earth, in the middle of a giant salt lake, a jolly man dressed in red with a flowing white beard stuck a Christmas tree in the ground and went for a swim.

• Lucky children greet Fu Bao, the first panda born in South Korea

  The first panda to be born in South Korea was introduced to a group of lucky children and reporters on Wednesday and given a name - Fu Bao, meaning lucky treasure.

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In The Know

• Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

  With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

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