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- 100 not out! Federer becomes 2nd player to win century of ATP singles titles at Dubai Open
Tennis great Roger Federer has become the second player to win 100 ATP singles titles tournaments with a straight sets victory over Greek wonderkid Stefanos Tsipitas 6-4,6-4 in the final of the Dubai Open on Saturday.Mar 2, 2019 17:02Sport News - Australian Open champ Osaka suffers shock exit in Dubai in first match since coach splitTennis star Naomi Osaka's first match since she won the Australian Open, then dumped her coach, ended in a shock defeat as the World No.1 crashed to a straight-sets loss to France's Kristina Mladenovic in Dubai.Feb 19, 2019 17:38Sport News
- Drones temporarily ground takeoffs at Dubai Airport, leaving thousands strandedAll scheduled takeoffs were grounded at Dubai Airport for about half an hour after unauthorized drones entered the airspace. Passengers stuck on runways were tweeting their frustration at the delays.Feb 15, 2019 07:20World News
- Lamborghini-driving Dubai tourist racks up $47k in speeding fines in just 3 hoursA tourist was so determined to get value for money from a Lamborghini he rented in Dubai that he racked up over $47,000 in speeding fines in just three hours. The UK man is now in a standoff with the garage over who pays the bill.Aug 7, 2018 16:38World News
- Sexting Tory MP given ministerial role by May despite allegations of ‘inappropriate touching’Disgraced Tory MP Andrew Griffiths was handed a position in Theresa May’s government despite being investigated following allegations of “inappropriate touching” by a female Tory councillor, it has been reported.Jul 18, 2018 12:10UK News
- Firefighters battle massive blaze at Dubai tower, residents evacuated (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)Dubai firefighters battled a major fire at a high-rise residential building in the city. Footage from the scene shared on social media shows flames and huge plumes of smoke engulfing the tower.May 13, 2018 08:31World News
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