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The 10 most-wanted luxury property features -Luxurious amenities Sotheby’s International Realty has unveiled the 10 most-wished luxury property features. The real estate company looked at what buyers are expecting when purchasing a $10 million-plus homes  – sprawling gardens, sustainable features and home spas topping the list.  But what’s on your property wish list? Take a look at what those buying a multi-million dollar home are wanting from their next abode.  A decked-out mansion is a priority for those buying a multi-million dollar home – including a gym, pool, deluxe personal at-home spa room or a custom-made wine cellar. The decked-out…

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The 10 most-wanted luxury property features – Privacy & security Sotheby’s International Realty has unveiled the 10 most-wished luxury property features. The real estate company looked at what buyers are expecting when purchasing a $10 million-plus homes  – sprawling gardens, sustainable features and home spas topping the list.  But what’s on your property wish list? Take a look at what those buying a multi-million dollar home are wanting from their next abode.      Privacy and security Unsurprisingly, topping the list is privacy and security – keeping contents safe, secure, and out of sight from thieves is essential in luxurious…

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US, Canada Pledge ‘Net Zero Emissions by 2050’ Visual Slideshow Previous Next VOA says the US and Canada have agreed to “double down” on efforts “to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050,” President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday, following his first bilateral meeting with a foreign leader since taking office last month. Trudeau said that “U.S. leadership has been sorely missed over the past years,” specifically on addressing climate change — a criticism of former President Trump’s four years in power when the United States pursued an “America First” agenda, neglecting alliances and multilateral relationships. “As we’re preparing the joint rollout and communique…

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Wednesday’s Briefing VIDEO: At least 75 dead in Ecuador prison riots, dozens injured https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C55x2XO_90A Covid-19 English secondary summer schools part of catch-up plan Police say Tiger Woods ‘lucky to be alive’ after car crash in California France considers fresh measures to stem Covid-19 spread in Dunkirk World Bank’s emergency cash for Lebanon may stop amid reports MPs queue-jumping for Covid-19 vaccine, regional chief warns Syria’s rebel-held area to get jabs by March end At least 75 dead in Ecuador prison riots, dozens injured No charges against US police officers involved in Daniel Prude’s death US, Canada Pledge ‘Net Zero…

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Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C55x2XO_90A The top stories Covid: English secondary summer schools part of catch-up planBBC says secondary schools in England will be asked to deliver face-to-face summer schools as part of efforts to catch pupils up with lessons lost to Covid.An extra £420m in funding has been announced, along with £300m announced for catch-up projects in January.Boris Johnson said the money will help ensure “no child is left behind” due to the pandemic.Teachers’ unions said allocating the money should be up to schools, which reopen to all pupils from 8 March.Read on………………..Police say Tiger Woods ‘lucky…

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Kuwaiti Health Minister Dr. Basil Al-Sabah said, during his session at the National Assembly session yesterday, that the Coronavirus pandemic will not end and will remain until Judgment Day (referring to the end of time). The Kuwaiti Al-Qabas newspaper quoted Al-Sabah as saying the only way to protect it from it is immunization from the virus that causes “Covid 19”. He added: All children will not be able to receive the vaccine, and other groups will not receive the vaccine, but some measures will limit its spread. Kuwaiti finances in ruins The Gulf state has been hit hard by falling…

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The Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shows off its Armed forces to EU Nations to include various diplomats. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday received Tibusha Stefanovic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Serbia, and Charlampus Petrides, Minister of Defense of Cyprus. His Highness met a number of participants in the exhibition and exchanged conversations with them about the importance of their participation in such international exhibitions to introduce and promote their industries. In addition to shedding light and showcasing the latest production of their companies and the future projects that they…

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Gold price fell on Tuesday following the peak gains from the past week. The price fell as the dollar rallied, following comments from Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, who said that the economic recovery is “uneven and far from complete. ” The Spot price for gold fell 0.25 percent to $1804.00 an ounce in the late trading session. And US gold futures fell 0.1 percent to settle at $1805.90 an ounce. In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, Powell said it would take “some time” before the Federal Reserve considered changing its policies to help…

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Despite the narrow score line in this Champions League Round of 16 fixture, Chelsea comfortably defeated Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid by 1 goal to nil thanks to a superb bicycle kick by Olivier Giroud. Not the most exciting Champions League match Although this Champions League fixture was never expected to be flooded with goals due to the defensive prowess of both managers, it was a fairly uneventful game. Chelsea had the best chance of the first half in the 38th minute. After Mason Mount found him on the left side of the box, Timo Werner turned beautifully past the Atlético…

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Hollywood star Steven Seagal on guns, armoured vehicles and making more films Hollywood star, martial artist, musician, Buddhist and Russia’s one-time special envoy to the US, Steven Seagal wears many hats. One you may not have heard of is his role as brand ambassador for UAE-based Streit, a defence company that makes sophisticated armoured vehicles right here in Ras Al Khaimah. Born in the US, the actor gained international fame for roles in the 1980s and 1990s in action films such as Under Siege and On Deadly Ground. He is a vocal supporter of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and holds…

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