A Basil Twist puppeteer with a sheep puppet before a New York Philharmonic performance at Hearst Plaza as part of Lincoln Centre's Restart Stages in New York City. The musicians performed for an audience of 150 healthcare workers on World Health Day, after being shut down since last March because of the pandemic. AFP
A Basil Twist puppeteer with a sheep puppet before a New York Philharmonic performance at Hearst Plaza as part of Lincoln Centre's Restart Stages in New York City. The musicians performed for an audience of 150 healthcare workers on World Health Day, after being shut down since last March because of the pandemic. AFP
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and Orthodox believers release white doves after a Mass to mark the Holiday of Annunciation in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow. Annunciation celebrates the revelation to the Virgin Mary that she would bear a son, Jesus. AFP
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and Orthodox believers release white doves after a Mass to mark the Holiday of Annunciation in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow. Annunciation celebrates the revelation to the Virgin Mary that she would bear a son, Jesus. AFP
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to Haven Perran Sands Holiday Park in Perranporth, Cornwall, Wednesday to see how they are preparing to reopen. Johnson confirmed that businesses from barbers to bookstores will be allowed to reopen next week and that Britain's slow but steady march out of a three-month lockdown is on track. AP
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to Haven Perran Sands Holiday Park in Perranporth, Cornwall, Wednesday to see how they are preparing to reopen. Johnson confirmed that businesses from barbers to bookstores will be allowed to reopen next week and that Britain's slow but steady march out of a three-month lockdown is on track. AP
Skaters during the speed skating men's 5,000m test event for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China. The 'Meet in Beijing' test event for the Olympics runs until April 10. Getty
Skaters during the speed skating men's 5,000m test event for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China. The 'Meet in Beijing' test event for the Olympics runs until April 10. Getty
A healthcare worker collects a swab sample at a railway station, in New Delhi, India. Reuters
A healthcare worker collects a swab sample at a railway station, in New Delhi, India. Reuters
Pedestrians wearing protective face masks in front of the Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka, Japan. Reuters
Pedestrians wearing protective face masks in front of the Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka, Japan. Reuters
Marquinhos of Paris St Germain scores his side's second goal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Reuters
Marquinhos of Paris St Germain scores his side's second goal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Reuters
Demonstrators hijacked and torched a bus on the Shankill Road as protests continued in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Reuters
Demonstrators hijacked and torched a bus on the Shankill Road as protests continued in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Reuters
A projection on the walls of Brasilia's national museum with the message 'mourning 340,000 dead' during a protest in Brazil calling for Covid-19 vaccines and in memory of those killed by the disease. Reuters
A projection on the walls of Brasilia's national museum with the message 'mourning 340,000 dead' during a protest in Brazil calling for Covid-19 vaccines and in memory of those killed by the disease. Reuters
A cyclist passes birch grove in Brandenburg state near Berlin, Germany. Weather forecasters expect cold temperatures in the German capital for the next few days. EPA
A cyclist passes birch grove in Brandenburg state near Berlin, Germany. Weather forecasters expect cold temperatures in the German capital for the next few days. EPA
A general view of the 'Who goes here?' art installation by Australian Fiona Hall, at the Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney, Australia. The installation features a forest of 300 sign posts, each depicting the life of a person who lived at the Barracks between 1819 and 1887. EPA
A general view of the 'Who goes here?' art installation by Australian Fiona Hall, at the Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney, Australia. The installation features a forest of 300 sign posts, each depicting the life of a person who lived at the Barracks between 1819 and 1887. EPA
England's Ian Poulter takes a selfie with Sweden's Henrik Stenson, Max Homa of the US, England's Matt Wallace and caddies on the Hogan Bridge on the 12th hole at Augusta National Golf Club during a practice round at The Masters. Reuters
England's Ian Poulter takes a selfie with Sweden's Henrik Stenson, Max Homa of the US, England's Matt Wallace and caddies on the Hogan Bridge on the 12th hole at Augusta National Golf Club during a practice round at The Masters. Reuters
Garment factory workers and staff arrive to receive China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine at an industrial park in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Reuters
Garment factory workers and staff arrive to receive China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine at an industrial park in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Reuters
Laurence Fox launches his manifesto for his bid to become the Mayor of London with a statue of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill behind him. Fox is standing on policies critical of the government's lockdown procedures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Getty
Laurence Fox launches his manifesto for his bid to become the Mayor of London with a statue of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill behind him. Fox is standing on policies critical of the government's lockdown procedures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Getty
A soldier stands guard as people who lost their jobs during the pandemic queue for $20 cash aid in Manila, Philippines. About 24 million people in Manila and nearby provinces are under strict lockdown, the longest in the world. The Philippines has recorded more than 813,000 cases of Covid-19 so far, with nearly one in four people tested returning a positive result. Getty
A soldier stands guard as people who lost their jobs during the pandemic queue for $20 cash aid in Manila, Philippines. About 24 million people in Manila and nearby provinces are under strict lockdown, the longest in the world. The Philippines has recorded more than 813,000 cases of Covid-19 so far, with nearly one in four people tested returning a positive result. Getty

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From a puppeteer in New York to Boris Johnson eating ice cream - today's best photos

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

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April 08, 2021

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From cherry blossoms in China to musicians in Nkamba - these are Wednesday's best pictures

From a baseball stadium at full capacity to a flock of migratory birds - these are Tuesday's best pictures

From flooding in the Amazonas to a landslide in Indonesia - these are Monday's best pictures

From a foggy wedding in Lebanon to Kyrgyz horsemen - these are Sunday's best pictures

From pelicans in London to firefighters in Russia - these are Saturday's best pictures

BRAZIL SQUAD

Alisson (Liverpool), Daniel Fuzato (Roma), Ederson (Man City); Alex Sandro (Juventus), Danilo (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Emerson (Real Betis), Felipe (Atletico Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Renan Lodi (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Silva (PSG); Arthur (Barcelona), Casemiro (Real Madrid), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Fabinho (Liverpool), Lucas Paqueta (AC Milan), Philippe Coutinho (Bayern Munich); David Neres (Ajax), Gabriel Jesus (Man City), Richarlison (Everton), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Willian (Chelsea).

Company Profile

Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million

Terror attacks in Paris, November 13, 2015

- At 9.16pm, three suicide attackers killed one person outside the Atade de France during a foootball match between France and Germany- At 9.25pm, three attackers opened fire on restaurants and cafes over 20 minutes, killing 39 people- Shortly after 9.40pm, three other attackers launched a three-hour raid on the Bataclan, in which 1,500 people had gathered to watch a rock concert. In total, 90 people were killed- Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor of the terrorists, did not directly participate in the attacks, thought to be due to a technical glitch in his suicide vest- He fled to Belgium and was involved in attacks on Brussels in March 2016. He is serving a life sentence in France

Global state-owned investor ranking by size

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United States

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China

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UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

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Canada

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Singapore

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Australia

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Saudi Arabia

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South Korea
If you go

Flight connections to Ulaanbaatar are available through a variety of hubs, including Seoul and Beijing, with airlines including Mongolian Airlines and Korean Air. While some nationalities, such as Americans, don’t need a tourist visa for Mongolia, others, including UAE citizens, can obtain a visa on arrival, while others including UK citizens, need to obtain a visa in advance. Contact the Mongolian Embassy in the UAE for more information.

Nomadic Road offers expedition-style trips to Mongolia in January and August, and other destinations during most other months. Its nine-day August 2020 Mongolia trip will cost from $5,250 per person based on two sharing, including airport transfers, two nights’ hotel accommodation in Ulaanbaatar, vehicle rental, fuel, third party vehicle liability insurance, the services of a guide and support team, accommodation, food and entrance fees; nomadicroad.com

A fully guided three-day, two-night itinerary at Three Camel Lodge costs from $2,420 per person based on two sharing, including airport transfers, accommodation, meals and excursions including the Yol Valley and Flaming Cliffs. A return internal flight from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad costs $300 per person and the flight takes 90 minutes each way; threecamellodge.com

While you're here
GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Director: Scott Cooper

Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young, Jeremy Strong

Rating: 4/5

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The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

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THE DETAILS

Kaala

Dir: Pa. Ranjith

Starring: Rajinikanth, Huma Qureshi, Easwari Rao, Nana Patekar  

Rating: 1.5/5 

'Project Power'

Stars: Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dominique Fishback

Director: ​Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman

Rating: 3.5/5

Top financial tips for graduates

Araminta Robertson, of the Financially Mint blog, shares her financial advice for university leavers:

1. Build digital or technical skills: After graduation, people can find it extremely hard to find jobs. From programming to digital marketing, your early twenties are for building skills. Future employers will want people with tech skills.

2. Side hustle: At 16, I lived in a village and started teaching online, as well as doing work as a virtual assistant and marketer. There are six skills you can use online: translation; teaching; programming; digital marketing; design and writing. If you master two, you’ll always be able to make money.

3. Networking: Knowing how to make connections is extremely useful. Use LinkedIn to find people who have the job you want, connect and ask to meet for coffee. Ask how they did it and if they know anyone who can help you. I secured quite a few clients this way.

4. Pay yourself first: The minute you receive any income, put about 15 per cent aside into a savings account you won’t touch, to go towards your emergency fund or to start investing. I do 20 per cent. It helped me start saving immediately.

De De Pyaar De

Produced: Luv Films, YRF Films
Directed: Akiv Ali
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Rakul Preet Singh, Jimmy Sheirgill, Jaaved Jaffrey
Rating: 3.5/5 stars

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

Secret Nation: The Hidden Armenians of Turkey
Avedis Hadjian, (IB Tauris)
 

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