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UAE sets fines of up to Dh750,000 for violations at non-Muslim places of worship
New Cabinet rules list 24 types of violations for non-Muslim houses of worship, with penalties that include large fines and temporary suspension of activities.
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How clean is the air inside your home, and what can an air purifier do?
Dust, pollen and pet dander can linger in a room even after cleaning, and air purifiers can help reduce them, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency.
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Norris wins wet Sao Paulo GP as Mercedes clinch teams' title
Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in wet conditions, while Mercedes secured the constructors' championship, its ninth.
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Robert Pattinson reportedly screen-tests for next James Bond role
Actor Robert Pattinson has reportedly joined the race to succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond, with Nicholas Hoult also said to have tested. Amazon MGM Studios has not confirmed any casting.
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Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan share tributes as son Arhaan turns 24
Actors Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan posted heartfelt birthday messages and photographs for their son Arhaan, who turned 24.
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Trump says press secretary offer to Dana White was a joke
US President Trump has said he was joking when he offered the press secretary post to Dana White, head of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Manchester United grab late point in 4-4 draw with Aston Villa
Manchester United fought back from two deficits to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford, but remain 18th in the Premier League.
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Colleges can start new courses without state clearance, says minister
Higher Education Minister Roji M John has outlined a new policy that removes the need for government clearance before colleges in Kerala can introduce new courses. He also spoke about a proposed app for filing confidential ragging complaints.
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Dhoni's Diwali family photos win fans' affection online
Pictures of former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni with his wife and daughter, shared by Sakshi to mark Diwali, drew a large fan response.
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Arshdeep Singh picks Pakistani love song for Diwali photo with Samreen Kaur
Cricketer Arshdeep Singh marked Diwali with girlfriend Samreen Kaur and used a Pakistani romantic track as the soundtrack to their Instagram photo.
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Fishermen pull cruise ship pianist from Pacific after hours at sea
Two fishermen off the California coast pulled a Royal Caribbean crew member from the ocean after he had been in the water for hours. The US Coast Guard is investigating how he went overboard.
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Some Surrey households can now apply for grants of up to £250
Residents in parts of Surrey can start applying for household grants of up to £250 under a local council cost of living scheme.
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Tendulkar's Diwali drive with dog Bouncer wins fans' smiles
Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a playful Diwali video showing his dog refusing to leave the car after a morning drive.
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Stanford Adds Seminar on Well-Being Inspired by BTS's RM
Stanford University freshmen can now enrol in a new seminar that uses the habits of BTS member RM as a starting point for examining wellness advice with data.
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Cruise ship pianist pulled from Pacific after nine hours at sea
Two American fishermen spotted a man treading water off California and he was rescued after roughly nine hours in the ocean.
