Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor

Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.

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Dubai cuts alcohol tax by 30 per cent

Dubai has reduced its alcohol tax by 30 per cent in the hopes of increasing tourism to the city.

Residents won’t be charged for personal licences, which follows recent changes around alcohol sales during holidays such as Ramadan.

The move aims to ma…

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Fans and mourners pay respects to Pele

At Pele’s former club, Santos, football fans have been saying goodbye to the football legend following his recent passing.

His coffin was taken to the centre circle of the pitch at the Urbano Caldeira stadium.

He will lie in state for 24 hours befor…

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