Mariah Carey triumphs in copyright battle over holiday hit
Pop singer Mariah Carey defeated a lawsuit claiming she illegally copied elements of her holiday megahit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" from a country song of the same name.In a ruling on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Monica Almadani in Los Angeles said the writers of Vince Vance and…
UAE Government Announces Eid Al Fitr Holiday: Up to 6 Days Off!
The United Arab Emirates government announced Monday that public sector employees will receive up to six days off for Eid Al Fitr, the Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources made the announcement in a statement, the Khaleej Times reported.The holiday will begin…
Colonial monument toppled ahead of Australia’s national holiday
Vandals toppled a monument honouring a 19th century Australian pioneer in the early hours of Saturday, the eve of Indigenous rights protests expected on the country's national holiday, police said.The attack on the memorial to John Batman -- one of the founders of the southeastern city of Melbourne -- was…
Three Christmas markets in Dubai to get you into the holiday spirit
It’s December in Dubai, and winter markets are popping up to keep up the festive spirit! Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, there’s no better way to embrace the season of joy than by immersing yourself in the festive atmosphere of the city’s Christmas markets.Madinat Jumeirah Christmas MarketOpening…
