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10 arrested after scuffle with police released

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10 arrested after scuffle with police released

Ten people arrested after scuffle with police during protest in Limassol were released on Monday. One police officer was injured with injuries to his pelvis and knee. The protesters were demonstrating over the death of 24-year-old Bangladeshi national Anisur Rahman, who died after jumping from a fifth-floor apartment during a police raid. Police accused the protesters of various offenses, including assaulting a police officer. Police do not require a warrant to enter residential properties for certain purposes.

Microsoft, ’s AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch

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Microsoft, ’s AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch

Microsoft is closing the gap on cloud-computing market leader Amazon.com with its generative AI features powered by OpenAI’s technology.

IRS Offers Resources and Advice During National Small Business Week

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IRS Offers Resources and Advice During National Small Business Week

The Internal Revenue Service is offering tax-related information to entrepreneurs in anticipation of National Small Business Week.

Can AI replace your tax specialist? Probably not

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Can AI replace your tax specialist? Probably not

The text discusses the importance of tax compliance in the UAE, highlighting the need for accurate reporting and understanding of tax regulations. The fact described in the text is that the first entities eligible for corporate tax in the UAE will close out their first fiscal year next month and will need to settle any outstanding liabilities within nine months.

Ten arrested during protest over death of Anisur Rahman; injuries reported

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Ten arrested during protest over death of Anisur Rahman; injuries reported

A protest march in Limassol resulted in multiple injuries and ten arrests, with participants alleging police brutality. The protest began against high rents and moved towards the Limassol Crime Investigation Department building, demanding a fair investigation into the death of Bangladeshi immigrant Anisur Rahman. Protesters claim they were peacefully standing when police charged towards them, resulting in injuries and clashes. This was the third protest over Rahman’s death, which occurred during a police raid on an apartment where Rahman fell to his death while trying to escape. The police’s version of events has been disputed by eyewitnesses and organizations. The Independent Authority for the Investigation of Allegations and Complaints Against the Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding Rahman’s death.

Prince Harry to celebrate Invictus Games anniversary in London

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Prince Harry to celebrate Invictus Games anniversary in London

Prince Harry will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of his Invictus Games at a service in St Paul’s Cathedral in London on May 8th. The event he founded in 2017 is a multi-sport competition for military personnel wounded in action. Harry, who served as a military helicopter pilot in Afghanistan, will make a rare visit back to Britain for the occasion. The service will include readings by Harry and British actor Damian Lewis, with wounded veterans and members of the Invictus community in attendance. The event will mark a decade of changing lives and saving lives through sport. Harry has only returned to Britain a few times since leaving the royal family in 2020, attending major events such as the funeral of Queen Elizabeth and his father’s coronation. Charles, Harry’s father, will return to public duties after making good progress following cancer treatment and recuperation.

Seven of 10 remanded in gangland attempted murder

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Seven of 10 remanded in gangland attempted murder

Seven people were remanded for eight days in the attempted murder of a 34-year-old man who was shot in the neck by a passenger on another motorcycle in Lakatamia, Nicosia.

City keep pressure on Arsenal with win over Forest

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City keep pressure on Arsenal with win over Forest

Manchester City defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 with goals from Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland. Haaland scored his 21st goal of the season, taking the lead in the Premier League goal-scoring chart.

Views from the nation’s press

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Views from the nation’s press

President Joe Biden’s budget proposal includes plans to increase corporate tax rates, which could ultimately result in higher costs for consumers and impact low- and middle-income Americans more than raising individual income tax rates. The proposal is criticized for potentially hurting average workers who rely on investments in pension plans, 401(k)s, and other vehicles for long-term benefit.

Living as enclaved became an artist, ’s inspiration

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Living as enclaved became an artist, ’s inspiration

Fact: Toula Liasi’s exhibition ‘Synchronising History’ in Larnaca features objects with 88 years of history that tell the story of her family and the enclaved people in Karpasia after the Turkish invasion in 1974.