• Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, enters the ring before a WBO welterweight title boxing match against Jessie Vargas, Saturday, November 5, 2016, in Las Vegas. Isaac Brekken / AP Photo
    Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, enters the ring before a WBO welterweight title boxing match against Jessie Vargas, Saturday, November 5, 2016, in Las Vegas. Isaac Brekken / AP Photo
  • Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines is introduced in the ring before his WBO welterweight championship fight against Jessie Vargas at the Thomas & Mack Center on November 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines is introduced in the ring before his WBO welterweight championship fight against Jessie Vargas at the Thomas & Mack Center on November 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and trainer Freddie Roach stand in the ring. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and trainer Freddie Roach stand in the ring. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao, right, and Jessie Vargas square off during their WBO welterweight championship fight. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Manny Pacquiao, right, and Jessie Vargas square off during their WBO welterweight championship fight. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines, hits Jessie Vargas. Isaac Brekken / AP Photo
    Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines, hits Jessie Vargas. Isaac Brekken / AP Photo
  • Top Rank promotions chief executive Bob Arum looks on during the WBO welterweight championship fight between Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Jessie Vargas at the Thomas & Mack Center. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Top Rank promotions chief executive Bob Arum looks on during the WBO welterweight championship fight between Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Jessie Vargas at the Thomas & Mack Center. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao, right, and Jessie Vargas trade punches. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Manny Pacquiao, right, and Jessie Vargas trade punches. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao knocks down Jessie Vargas in Round 2. Isaac Brekken / AP Photo
    Manny Pacquiao knocks down Jessie Vargas in Round 2. Isaac Brekken / AP Photo
  • Jessie Vargas, left, throws a left hook to the body of Manny Pacquiao. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Jessie Vargas, left, throws a left hook to the body of Manny Pacquiao. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao, left, lands a left to the head of Jessie Vargas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Manny Pacquiao, left, lands a left to the head of Jessie Vargas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao, right, throws a right to the head of Jessie Vargas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Manny Pacquiao, right, throws a right to the head of Jessie Vargas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Jessie Vargas, left, and Manny Pacquiao are separated by referee Kenny Bayless. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Jessie Vargas, left, and Manny Pacquiao are separated by referee Kenny Bayless. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao reacts after the conclusion of his WBO welterweight championship fight against Jessie Vargas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Manny Pacquiao reacts after the conclusion of his WBO welterweight championship fight against Jessie Vargas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao celebrates his unanimous-decision victory over Jessie Vargas. Ethan Miller / Getty Images
    Manny Pacquiao celebrates his unanimous-decision victory over Jessie Vargas. Ethan Miller / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines poses after his unanimous-decision victory over Jessie Vargas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines poses after his unanimous-decision victory over Jessie Vargas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
  • Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Jessie Vargas. Isaac Brekken / AP Photo
    Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Jessie Vargas. Isaac Brekken / AP Photo
  • Manny Pacquiao exits the arena after his unanimous-decision victory over Jessie Vargas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
    Manny Pacquiao exits the arena after his unanimous-decision victory over Jessie Vargas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images

Manny Pacquiao makes dramatic ring return to beat Jessie Vargas in Las Vegas – in pictures


Steve Luckings
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Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao reclaimed the WBO Welterweight title for the third time with a unanimous-decision victory over former champion Jesse Vargas in his comeback fight on Saturday.

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Director:Anthony Hayes

Stars:Zaf Efron, Anthony Hayes

Rating:3/5

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The specs: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Price, base: Dh198,300
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Common OCD symptoms and how they manifest

Checking: the obsession or thoughts focus on some harm coming from things not being as they should, which usually centre around the theme of safety. For example, the obsession is “the building will burn down”, therefore the compulsion is checking that the oven is switched off.

Contamination: the obsession is focused on the presence of germs, dirt or harmful bacteria and how this will impact the person and/or their loved ones. For example, the obsession is “the floor is dirty; me and my family will get sick and die”, the compulsion is repetitive cleaning.

Orderliness: the obsession is a fear of sitting with uncomfortable feelings, or to prevent harm coming to oneself or others. Objectively there appears to be no logical link between the obsession and compulsion. For example,” I won’t feel right if the jars aren’t lined up” or “harm will come to my family if I don’t line up all the jars”, so the compulsion is therefore lining up the jars.

Intrusive thoughts: the intrusive thought is usually highly distressing and repetitive. Common examples may include thoughts of perpetrating violence towards others, harming others, or questions over one’s character or deeds, usually in conflict with the person’s true values. An example would be: “I think I might hurt my family”, which in turn leads to the compulsion of avoiding social gatherings.

Hoarding: the intrusive thought is the overvaluing of objects or possessions, while the compulsion is stashing or hoarding these items and refusing to let them go. For example, “this newspaper may come in useful one day”, therefore, the compulsion is hoarding newspapers instead of discarding them the next day.

Source: Dr Robert Chandler, clinical psychologist at Lighthouse Arabia

Manchester United's summer dealings

In

Victor Lindelof (Benfica) £30.7 million

Romelu Lukaku (Everton)  £75 million

Nemanja Matic (Chelsea)  £40 million

 

Out

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Released

Wayne Rooney (Everton) Free transfer

Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad) £9.8 million

 

 

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

 

 

In Full Flight: A Story of Africa and Atonement
John Heminway, Knopff

Skewed figures

In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458. 

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Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

Results:

6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-2 (PA) | Group 1 US$75,000 (Dirt) | 2,200 metres

Winner: Goshawke, Fernando Jara (jockey), Ali Rashid Al Raihe (trainer)

7.05pm: UAE 1000 Guineas (TB) | Listed $250,000 (D) | 1,600m

Winner: Silva, Oisin Murphy, Pia Brendt

7.40pm: Meydan Classic Trial (TB) | Conditions $100,000 (Turf) | 1,400m

Winner: Golden Jaguar, Connor Beasley, Ahmad bin Harmash

8.15pm: Al Shindagha Sprint (TB) | Group 3 $200,000 (D) | 1,200m

Winner: Drafted, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson

8.50pm: Handicap (TB) | $175,000 (D) | 1,600m

Winner: Capezzano, Mickael Barzalona, Sandeep Jadhav

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) | $175,000 (T) | 2,000m

Winner: Oasis Charm, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

10pm: Handicap (TB) | $135,000 (T) | 1,600m

Winner: Escalator, Christopher Hayes, Charlie Fellowes

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

About Okadoc

Date started: Okadoc, 2018

Founder/CEO: Fodhil Benturquia

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Healthcare

Size: (employees/revenue) 40 staff; undisclosed revenues recording “double-digit” monthly growth

Funding stage: Series B fundraising round to conclude in February

Investors: Undisclosed