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In Berlin, a street art show before it's 'game over' for site

The facade of a former casino is decorated with a mural by German graffiti artist Boogie reading "Game Over" in Berlin.—AFP photosFrom an image of Hulk who suddenly leaps over your head to a painting that changes its colors, one Berlin street art exhibition offers visitors a chance to experience paintings in 3D. Called "Game Over", the exhibition inspired by videogames is housed in a former casino stretching over 2,000 square meters (21,500...

In this file photo a member (center) of the University of Hong Kong student union speaks to the media before cleaning the ‘Pillar of Shame’, a monument that commemorates the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, at the University of Hong Kong.—AFP n

Danish artist hires lawyers to reclaim Hong Kong Tiananmen statue

In this file photo a member (center) of the University of Hong Kong student union speaks to the media before cleaning the ‘Pillar of Shame’, a monument that commemorates the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, at the University of Hong Kong.—AFPThe Danish artist behind a Hong Kong sculpture mourning those killed in Tiananmen Square has instructed a lawyer to secure his work and bring it overseas after the city's flagship...

In this file photo William Shatner speaks onstage during the World Premiere of Batman vs Two Face at the 2017 New York Comic Con -Day 4 in New York City.—AFP n

What a blast! The rush of amateur astronauts

In this file photo William Shatner speaks onstage during the World Premiere of Batman vs Two Face at the 2017 New York Comic Con -Day 4 in New York City.—AFPWith veteran actor William Shatner-Captain Kirk of "Star Trek" fame-becoming the latest celebrity to go into space Wednesday, we look at the recent rush of amateur astronauts.Beam me up, BezosShatner is going where no 90-year-old has gone before aboard Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' Blue...

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'Lupin' star Omar Sy signs multi-year Netflix deal

In this file photo French actor Omar Sy performs on stage during a reading of “Frere d’ame” by David Diop, as part of the Avignon Theatre festival, in Avignon, southern France.—AFPOmar Sy, the star of Netflix global smash hit "Lupin" about a French gentleman thief, has signed a multi-year deal to develop films for the streaming giant, the company said Tuesday. The debut of the French-language TV mystery is Netflix's third most-watched...

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Blaze hits Egypt film festival site day before opening

A fire erupted yesterday at the site of a film festival on Egypt's Red Sea coast, briefly threatening its cancellation before being brought under control, officials said. The blaze "damaged a small part of the main pavilion" of El Gouna Film Festival just a day before its scheduled opening. Fifteen people who suffered smoke inhalation were rushed to hospital for treatment, a civil defense force official said.The brainchild of property mogul Samih...

Sheikh Dr Basel Al-Sabahn

MP files to grill health minister despite success in fighting coronavirus

Sheikh Dr Basel Al-SabahBy B IzzakKUWAIT: MP Hisham Al-Saleh yesterday filed to grill Health Minister Sheikh Dr Basel Al-Sabah over alleged failure to handle the coronavirus crisis despite a resounding success by the minister that cut the number of new cases to only a handful. Saleh, a pro-government lawmaker, made the surprising move as the government and opposition MPs are locked in a high-profile national dialogue to hammer out political...

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah (center) chairs the Cabinet's weekly meeting. - KUNAn

Kuwait Cabinet orders quick steps to eliminate railway project obstacles

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah (center) chairs the Cabinet's weekly meeting. - KUNAKUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Cabinet has assigned the Public Authority for Roads and Transportation (PART) to implement a railway project in Kuwait in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and the competent authorities to quickly take necessary measures aiming to remove all obstacles in...

KUWAIT: People are lined up during a police crackdown in Jahra on Sept 30, 2021 against violators of labor and residency laws. - MoI nn

Kuwait halts crackdown against illegals

KUWAIT: People are lined up during a police crackdown in Jahra on Sept 30, 2021 against violators of labor and residency laws. - MoIKUWAIT: The interior ministry has decided to suspend crackdowns on residency law violators and absconders until further notice due to overcrowding at the deportation center and limited flights, a local daily reported yesterday. The decision comes to maintain the health situation in the country and avoid the spread...

KUWAIT: In this handout photo, officials are seen during a ceremony organized by Kuwait Environment Protection Society to honor partners in a project to release a documentary on Kuwait's wildlife.n

KEPS releases documentary on Kuwait's wildlife

KUWAIT: In this handout photo, officials are seen during a ceremony organized by Kuwait Environment Protection Society to honor partners in a project to release a documentary on Kuwait's wildlife.By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: Many different animal and plant species are found in Kuwait, especially in the desert areas. Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) decided to document Kuwait's wildlife in a documentary that was shot over seven years....

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Art galore at three-day atelier opens in Kuwait

KUWAIT: A free art atelier kicked off in Kuwait yesterday where more than a dozen artists have come together to put their artworks on display to the delight of art enthusiasts on hand. The artworks on display, most of which depict Kuwait's rich maritime tradition, tell a tale of nostalgia coupled with national pride, National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters assistant chief Bader Al-Duweish told the press on the sidelines of the...

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Altaf Suleiman first marathon six star finisher in Kuwait, GCC

Altaf Suleiman poses with her medal following her participation in the Boston Marathon.BOSTON: Kuwait's Altaf Suleiman is the first Kuwaiti and GCC woman to become a six star finisher of the Abbott World Marathon Majors after competing in the Boston Marathon on Monday. Six star finishers are marathoners who have completed all six of the World Marathon Majors: A series of high-profile annual races for the cities of Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin,...

Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense

Kuwait allows women to join military service

Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of DefenseKUWAIT: Kuwait yesterday allowed women to register for military service as special officers, noncommissioned officers and personnel. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah issued yesterday a ministerial decision to open registration for Kuwaiti women to join national military service, where applicants will serve in the field of...

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