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In wealthy Dubai, poor get free bread from machines

Shawdesh desk: With the cost of living surging, free hot bread distribution for the poor has been introduced in Dubai, a rich Gulf emirate where millionaires rub shoulders with hard-working

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Shinzo Abe: Why a state funeral for slain ex-PM is controversial

Shawdesh desk: A week ago, the global “great and good” were gathered in London for the state funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. Now many of them are heading to

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Woman crushed to death under train in Ctg

Shawdesh Desk: A woman has been crushed to death under the wheels of a train on a level crossing at Baraoiarhat municipality area under Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram district on

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Kate Middleton to Catherine: Becoming Princess of Wales

Shawdesh DesK: Ever heard of Joan of Kent? What about Eleanor de Montfort? Or Gwenllian of Wales? Unless you are a devoted student of history, the answer may be no.

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Iran unrest: What’s going on with Iran and the internet?

Shawdesh desk: Activists in Iran are expressing concern about widespread internet outages and residents being unable to access social media. Anger has circulated online after over a week of protests

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Father’s death in Covid-19 motivates son to develop virus prevention booth

Shawdesh Desk: The scourge of coronavirus is still being felt in some parts of the world. A rise in virus-affected patients over the past few weeks has also created a

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Queen’s funeral: Who is in the main procession?

Thousands of members of the armed forces from the UK and abroad are taking part in the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II – one of the grandest ceremonial events

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How the Queen’s Christian faith went beyond duty

Shawdesh Desk: Almost every aspect of official ceremony surrounding the death of the Queen has been steeped in religious significance. But accounts from those close to Elizabeth II emphatically suggest

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