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Prominent Lebanese journalist Khoury dies
BEIRUT: Lebanon and the world of journalism mourn the loss of a stalwart figure, Giselle Khoury, who passed away at the age of 62 after a protracted battle with cancer. Khoury’s professional career began in 1986 at the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation. In 2002 she joined MBC group and contribute to the launch of the “Al Arabiya” channel. The deceased moved to the BBC Arabic channel in 2013 and then to the “Sky News Arabia” channel, in...
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Thousands rally in UK in solidarity with Palestinians
LONDON: Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday in London and other UK cities at pro-Palestinian demonstrations, amid police warnings that anyone showing support for the militant group Hamas could face arrest. Protesters marching through the heart of the British capital were shadowed by a heavy police presence of more than 1,000 officers. Similar rallies took place in Manchester in northern England, Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland, and...
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Eurofighter, Caracal probe panel to submit findings
By B IzaakKUWAIT: Head of the National Assembly panel probing suspected corruption in the Eurofighters and Caracals deals MP Adel Al-Damkhi said on Sunday the panel will submit its findings to the National Assembly before the end of the month. The panel was asked by the Assembly to investigate alleged irregularities and kickbacks in the two deals which together cost an estimated $9 billion.Members of the panel held meetings with senior military...
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Families flee northern Gaza before Zionist invasion
KHAN YUNIS: Thousands of Palestinians have gathered in the south of the Gaza Strip, laying out beds on the streets after UN-run schools filled up following the Zionist entity’s warning to evacuate the north of the impoverished enclave. The Zionist authorities on Friday called on the 1.1 million inhabitants of northern Gaza to evacuate, ahead of an expected ground offensive following last week’s Hamas attack on Zionist territory. In Nasser...
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Anguished parents seek answers in Canada ‘suicide kit’ probe
WINDSOR: The moment Kim Prosser learned that her 19-year-old son Ashtyn had died by suicide, she says she dropped to the floor, where she lay “shaking and so cold.” Ashtyn was one of at least 100 people who police say died after a Canadian man sold him a substance over the internet that was used to assist people with suicides. The seller — Kenneth Law — has been accused of sending as many as 1,200 packages across dozens of countries since...
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Sudanese seek refuge outside chaotic capital
PORT SUDAN: Six months after tensions between rival Sudanese generals ignited a devastating war, thousands lie dead, millions are displaced, and the once-thriving capital, Khartoum, is a shadow of its past glory. When the first bombs fell on April 15, the capital’s residents looked on in terror as entire neighborhoods were razed and essential services were paralyzed, exacerbating their misery. Those who could escape the bloodshed and...
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Hurkacz beats Rublev to win Shanghai Masters in thriller
SHANGHAI: Hubert Hurkacz saved a match point before defeating fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10/8) to win a thrilling Shanghai Masters final on Sunday. It was the big-serving Pole’s second Masters triumph, to go with the one he won in Miami in 2021, and a seventh ATP title in all. “It was such a battle, especially emotionally,” the 16th seed said after surviving a nail-biting third-set tie break in front of the watching Roger...
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Nagelsmann enjoys 3-1 win over USA in Germany debut
NEW YORK: Julian Nagelsmann got off to a winning start as Germany’s coach on Saturday with his team securing a comfortable 3-1 win over the United States in a friendly. Germany looked much improved from the team that had suffered a 4-1 home defeat to Japan last month, a result which saw Hansi Flick fired as coach after a run of five matches without a win. The Euro 2024 hosts could ill-afford another surprise loss but they delivered a solid,...
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Kuwait National Guard cares for all society segments
KUWAIT: The National Guards Undersecretary, Lieutenant General Hashem Al-Rifai, affirmed on Sunday the squad support for all segments of the society namely special cases. Lieut. Gen Al-Rifai’s remarks came in a statement released by the Guards after a fencing match for special challenges’ cases, held under sponsorship of the National Guards Deputy Chief Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, at the officers’ club.The match pitted the...
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Angel Yin beat world number one Lilia Vu in Shanghai to win maiden LPGA title
SHANGHAI: Angel Yin won on the LPGA Tour for the first time as she held her nerve on the first playoff hole to beat world number one Lilia Vu in Shanghai on Sunday. On a dramatic final day that saw the lead change hands repeatedly at Qizhong Garden Golf Club, the Americans both finished 14-under after four rounds, a shot ahead of the chasing pack, to ensure they went to a playoff. In hazy conditions at the $2.1 million event, overnight co-leader...
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Winter Wonderland Kuwait launches its second season
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: The Tourism Projects Company in Kuwait opened one of its events for this season, Winter Wonderland Kuwait, on Sunday, October 15, 2023. The opening attracted a large number of people, in addition to amusement park staff. Winter Wonderland Kuwait welcomed the attendees in a special and very enjoyable way by bringing in performers who showcased different acts at the entrance gate, as well as playing exciting songs that...
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Cancer: Early detection helps recoveries by 30%
KUWAIT: Chairman of the Board of the Cancer Aware Nation Campaign, Dr. Khalid Al-Saleh, said awareness contributes to nearly one-third of recoveries from cancer diseases and that early detection helps in increasing recoveries by 30 percent. Al-Saleh spoke at the festival that was held in Mubarakiya on Saturday as part of “Your health is your capital” campaign activities to promote awareness about breast cancer.He said he will continue to work...
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KUWAIT: A voter casts his ballot in the Municipal Council by-elections on May 18, 2024.
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