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OFW saved from UAE death row reunites with family in PH
After nearly 4 years in an Abu Dhabi prison in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), overseas Filipino worker Jennifer Dalquez was finally reunited with her family in Manila on Friday morning, November 2. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
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More than 140 expat workers arrested in Oman
Over 140 expat workers were arrested on Thursday, according to timesofOman. The arrests took place at dawn, when officials raided a number of buildings that housed expat workers who were violating the labour law.
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UAE breaks Guinness World Record for largest car dance - Video
The United Arab Emirates has broken the Guinness World Records title for the “Largest Synchronized Car Dance”, which is the greatest number of cars moving in unison within a formation. A total of 180 Nissan Patrols took part in the
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India unveils the world's tallest statue - Video
India has unveiled the world's tallest statue, which cost 29.9bn rupees (£330m; $430m) to build. The 182m (600ft) high structure in the
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Moroccan girl, 9, wins $136,000 Arab reading prize
A nine-year-old Moroccan girl on Tuesday won $136,000 in an Arabic-language reading competition organised by the Dubai government. Maryam
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Bangladesh court doubles jail term for opposition leader
A Bangladesh court on Tuesday (Oct 30) doubled a jail term for imprisoned opposition leader Khaleda Zia from five to 10 years following a prosecution
Read MoreIndian couple killed after 800 feet fall in US' Yosemite National Park
In a tragic incident, an Indian couple died after falling 800 feet in an area with steep terrain in California's Yosemite National Park this week, according to a media report. Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30, fell to their
Read MoreVideo: Massive fire breaks out in slum in Mumbai
A major fire broke out in a slum in Bandra West area of Mumbai. Initial reports suggested it is a level three fire. Nine fire engines and eight water tankers were at the spot to douse the blaze The incident was reported at 11.50 am in Nargis Dutt
Read MoreDubai-based Expat Jailed For Burning 13 Vehicles In Revenge
A driver has been jailed for three years for dousing a rival’s bus with petrol, setting it on fire and accidentally burning 12 cars at Dubai Outlet Mall’s parking in a fit of revenge. A 24-year-old Pakistani minibus driver was said to
Read MoreMore body parts found from crashed Indonesian jet
Indonesian search teams Tuesday recovered more remains at the site of a crashed Lion Air jet that plunged into the sea with 189 people aboard, as a report said it had suffered an instrument malfunction the day before. The Boeing-737 MAX, which
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