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Tax-News.com: UAE Eases First VAT Filing Deadlines

The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has changed the deadline for firms preparing to file a VAT return for the first time.




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Tax-News.com: UAE's First VAT Quarterly Filing Deadline April 29

The first quarterly value-added tax filing deadline of April 29 is fast approaching in the United Arab Emirates, with more than 90,000 taxpayers said to be affected.




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Tax-News.com: IRS Reports Uptick In Advance Pricing Agreements

The US Internal Revenue Services has released its annual report on the number of advance pricing agreements and applications and made during the 2017 calendar year.




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IVF Babies at Higher Risk of Death During First Few Weeks of Life

Highlights: Infants conceived through IVF can have a higher risk of death than infants conceived naturally This




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Tax-News.com: IRS Issues Estate Tax Regulations

On November 22, 2019, the United States Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations confirming that individuals taking advantage of the increased gift and estate tax exclusion amounts in effect from 2018 to 2025 will not be adversely impacted after 2025 when the exclusion amount is scheduled to drop to pre-2018 levels.




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Tax-News.com: IRS Launches Gig Economy Tax Center

On January 9, 2019, the United States Internal Revenue Service announced the launch of a new Gig Economy Tax Center, which is intended to help taxpayers meet their tax obligations through more streamlined information.




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Tax-News.com: US IRS Extends COVID-19 Relief To Gift Taxes

On March 27, 2020, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued a notice which extends COVID-19-related filing and payment relief to federal gift and generation-skipping taxes.




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Tax-News.com: IRS Launches COVID-19 Employee Retention Tax Credit

On March 31, 2020, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service launched the Employee Retention Credit scheme, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll amid the COVID-19 crisis.




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Tax-News.com: IRS Issues Final Foreign Tax Credit Regulations

On December 2, 2019, the United States Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations on the foreign tax credit following major changes to the US tax code.




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Tax-News.com: US IRS Updates Virtual Currency FAQs

The United States Internal Revenue Service has recently updated its list of frequently asked questions and answers on the tax treatment of transactions involving virtual currencies.




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Tax-News.com: IRS Publishes Transfer Pricing FAQs

On April 16, 2020, the United States Internal Revenue Service issued a set of frequently asked questions and answers to help inform taxpayers about transfer pricing documentation best practices.




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Tax-News.com: IRS Clarifies FTC Rules For French Social Taxes

On July 19, 2019, the United States Internal Revenue Service updated its webpage on foreign tax credits to clarify that it will not challenge foreign tax credit claims involving certain French taxes.




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High Sugar Diet Impairs Maternal Care After Pregnancy

In a study involving rats, a high sugar diet during pregnancy altered levels of sex steroid hormones (e.g. progesterone) and dopamine in their brains,




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First Sexual Experience Impacts Risk of HIV, Violence for Women in Kenya

A study on teenage girls and young women in Kenya reveals that if the first sexual encounter is forced, such women are four times more likely to experience gender-based violence later in life.





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Press Release: World’s First Solar Irrigation Cooperative Receives Award

Chief Minister of Gujarat, Smt Anandiben Patel awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Dhundi Saur Urja Utpadak Sahakari Mandali (DSUUSM).





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StandardMedia: Smart solar pumps use big data to map water reservoirs

IWMI plans to use the data from Futurepump’s 4,000 pumps to calculate how much water is being extracted at any given time, which can help governments ensure it is used sustainably, with limits on extraction or a shift to less water-intensive crops.



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New York Times: Merchants of Thirst

Away from Nepal, in other water-impoverished megacities, authorities have proved that seemingly intractable shortages can be addressed, or at least somewhat allayed, while reining in private tankers.




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Psychiatric Disorders After First Birth Decrease Likelihood of Subsequent Children

Women with incident postpartum psychiatric disorders are less likely to go on to have further kids, reports a new study. The findings of the study are




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First Blood Test to Accurately Detect Over 50 Types of Cancer Discovered

Newly developed blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer accurately. The findings of the study are published in the journal iAnnals of Oncology/i.




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San Francisco Becomes First US City to Ban E-cigarettes

San Francisco is the first U.S city that bans the sale of e-cigarettes, a measure that affects both brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers. The




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76 Year Old Man Dies, Became India's First Corona Fatality

76-year-old man from Kalaburgi in the Karnataka's northern region died of Coronavirus, confirmed Health Minister B. Sriramulu, on Thursday. "The 76-year-old




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Challenge winner moves forward with IoT to develop world first database

A network of solar irrigation pumps equipped with sensors that connect to the Internet will potentially provide a world first database of groundwater usage in sub-Saharan Africa.




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World's First Baby Born After Robot-assisted Uterus Transplant

First baby boy was born after the technological shift in Gothenburg's world-leading research on uterine transplantation. The boy was 48 centimeters long,




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First-of-its-kind Heart Transplant Performed in New England

Specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) recently performed the largest number of adult heart transplants in the country using what are known




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First Death Due to Swine Flu This Year in Tamil Nadu

Swine flu, the virus that caused panic in India in 2009, is back this season. In fact, in 2010, the WHO had warned of s




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China Adopts First Law Against Domestic Violence

China's first-ever anti- domestic violence law was approved. Campaigners said that the law fails to cover some potential victims and has taken too long to pass.




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Former Polish First Ladies Slam Proposed Ban on Abortions in the Country

Current Polish legislation on abortion is very restrictive. It bans all terminations except when the pregnancy results from rape or incest, poses a health




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Small Reservoirs in Africa: A Review and Synthesis to Strengthen Future Investment

Small reservoirs are a critical coping mechanism in water-stressed rural areas in Africa, providing immense livelihood benefits that include improved food and water security, entrepreneurial activities and climate resilience. Challenges associated with the implementation of investments in small reservoirs include appropriate site selection, weak institutions, insufficient maintenance and sedimentation. The findings from this study suggest […]




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First Pregnancy Complications Linked to Future Premature Birth Risk

Women who deliver their first baby at term but experience pregnancy complications are more prone to the risk of preterm delivery in their second pregnancy,




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First New HIV Strain Discovered in Almost Two Decades

Researchers have identified a new strain of HIV for the first time in around two decades, and it is the primary subtype of HIV to be identified since guidelines were updated in 2000.




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World's First Coronavirus Vaccine Developed in Italy

World's first coronavirus vaccine has been successfully developed in Italy. Scientists in Italy have claimed that the vaccine works on humans by generating antibodies in mice.




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Shanghai Robot Completes First Surgery on a 65-year-old Cancer Patient

A surgical robot called Toumai laparoscopic robot was developed by Shanghai's MicroPort. The robot completed its first prostatectomy on a 65-year-old




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First Glimpse on the Health Conditions of Adults After 1 Month into COVID-19 Lockdown

Staying at home could be the best way to cut down the spread of COVID-19. However, here is a first study on the health conditions of adults after one month of COVID-19 lockdown.




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First Coronavirus Case in Northeast Cured, Returns Home

A 23-year-old woman who had returned from the UK was the first positive case for novel coronavirus in Manipur. She is now declared completely free of




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Is It Safe to Have a Second IVF Baby After Fertility Treatment for the First?

Good news for Couples: A new study suggests that there is a good chance of having a second in vitro fertilisation (IVF) child after the birth of their first child born the same way.




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FDA Authorizes First At-Home Saliva Test for COVID-19

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first diagnostic test with the option of using home-collected saliva samples for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing.




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First Oral GLP-1 Medication for Treating Type 2 Diabetes

Semaglutide, the first oral glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonist, got marketing authorization for treating type 2 diabetic patients with insufficiently




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Diabetes More Common in First Nations People, Particularly Women

Diabetes is more prevalent in First Nations people, particularly women, and occurs at younger ages compared to other people in Ontario, reports a new study.




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High Schools To Soon Introduce Curriculum for First Aid Concerning Severe Trauma

Life-saving course is being developed to train high school students around the country on how to deliver first aid skills for severely injured trauma victims.




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Radisson Hotel Group announces its first beach resort in Dubai

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Resort Dubai Palm Jumeirah, its first beach resort in Dubai and third Radisson hotel in the United Arab Emirates, bringing its UAE portfolio to 23 hotels in operation and under development. Home to some of Dubai's top resorts, the Palm Jumeirah is built from reclaimed land in a series of artificial archipelagos and shaped like a palm tree when viewed from above. Located on the Jumeirah shoreline, Radisson's latest resort is perfect for both leisure and business travelers and is ideally located, providing travelers with easy access to the city and Dubai Media City, the region's leading media hub, and a 30-minute drive from Dubai International airport. Inside the hotel's 389 upscale rooms and suites, guests will discover the renowned hospitality and modern amenities. The hotel will feature five food and drink outlets, with cuisine suited to every taste at the all-day dining restaurant and guests can explore the hotel ...




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The Tuxon, A Modern Boutique Hotel, Named The First Design Hotels™ Property In Arizona

The Tuxon, a modern boutique hotel in the heart of Tucson, has joined Marriott International's coveted Design Hotels™ portfolio, an exclusive collection of hotels celebrated for their individuality, thoughtful design, and unique, discoverable pleasures. The new hotel, the first-ever Design Hotels™ property in Arizona, will debut in Summer 2020. Guests of The Tuxon will also have access to Marriott International's unrivaled loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy. The Tuxon joins the Design Hotels™ network of the world's most sophisticated hospitality brands with properties that span a wide variety of fascinating locales - from world capitals and mountaintops to off-the-beaten-path escapes. As a Design Hotels™ destination, The Tuxon will tap into an engaged community of travelers who seek original, inspiring experiences in new and intriguing places. Each year, more than 400 hotels apply to become members of the Design Hotels™ portfolio. Only five percent are approved, and the chosen few are r...




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Netflix's Cursed First Look, Arthurian Legend Series From Frank Miller

Frank Miller brings King Arthur to Netflix! Netflix has revealed the first look at Cursed, a re-imagining of the Arthurian legend based on the illustrated novel by Tom Wheeler and Frank Miller.




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IHG's First Quarter Trading Update to 31 March 2020

Highlights Group Q1 comparable RevPAR1 down 24.9%; March down 55%; April expected to be down around 80% ~15% (~1,000 hotels) of the estate closed as at the end of April; ~10% (~440 hotels) in the Americas, ~50% (~560 hotels) in EMEAA and ~2% (10 hot...




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Hyatt Reports First-Quarter 2020 Results

CHICAGO - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H) today reported first-quarter 2020 financial results. Net loss attributable to Hyatt was $103 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2020, compared to net i...




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R Systems International Limited- Result Declared for First Quarter

Unaudited result for Non-Cumulative




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Haryana To Set Up First Integrated Start-Up Park

Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Vipul Goel on Saturday said the state is setting up India's first integrated start-up park.




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Alia Bhatt turns Sex Worker in Gangubai Kathiawadi, First Look Out

Here are the first look posters from Alia Bhatt's upcoming movie Gangubai Kathiawadi.




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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share a video from Baby Archie's first birthday celebrations

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share a video from Baby Archie's first birthday celebrations, the Duchess reads a book to the one-year-old.