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Strengthening the role of civil society institutions and the media in countering corruption
Every citizen must be active for the prosperity of the state, the well-being of the population, in general, for the achievement of all the noble goals set before the state. The active participation of citizens in the implementation of the tasks set by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in the ongoing reforms, in the decisions taken, will undoubtedly further increase their effectiveness.Achievement of these goals, along with many...
Daniel Craign
Daniel Craig's children will not inherit his fortune
Daniel CraigThe 53-year-old actor -who shares one daughter with wife Rachel Weisz and another, Ella, with his ex-wife Fiona Loudon - believes "inheritance is quite distasteful" and says he won't leave his millions to his kids. Speaking to Candis magazine, Daniel said: "Isn't there an old adage that if you die a rich person, you've failed? "I think Andrew Carnegie [an American industrialist] gave away what in today's money would be about...
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Streisand blasts Cooper remake of 'A Star Is Born'
Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand thinks the most recent 'A Star Is Born' remake was "the wrong idea". The 79-year-old music icon starred alongside Kris Kristofferson in the third iteration of the romantic drama film in 1976, after two previous versions in 1954 - which starred Judy Garland and James Manson - and in 1937, with leads Janet Gaynor and Fredric March.In 2018, the film was remade again with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in the main...
In this file photo Japanese puzzle manufacturer Maki Kaji poses for a picture during the first Sudoku national competition in Sao Paulo.—AFP n
Japan's 'father of Sudoku' dies at 69
In this file photo Japanese puzzle manufacturer Maki Kaji poses for a picture during the first Sudoku national competition in Sao Paulo.—AFPThe man dubbed the "father of Sudoku" for his role in popularizing the numerical brainteaser loved by millions, has died of cancer at 69, his Japanese publisher has announced. In a notice posted Monday, Nikoli said Maki Kaji died at home on August 10 after battling cancer, and a memorial service would be...
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'Kite Runner' author says Afghans are 'right to be scared
Khaled HosseiniAfghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini yesterday said that Afghans were justified to fear the return of the Taleban, with memories still fresh of the brutality of their last time in power. The 56-year-old best-selling author was born in Kabul and fled with his family to the United States in 1980 after the Soviet invasion. "Afghans know the Taleban... They remember what happened the last time they were here and they are right to...
WASHINGTON: People sit outside a Walmart store in Washington, DC. Walmart lifted its full-year forecast yesterday following another solid performance at its US stores in the second quarter.-AFPnn
Walmart reports solid US sales growth, lifts forecast
WASHINGTON: People sit outside a Walmart store in Washington, DC. Walmart lifted its full-year forecast yesterday following another solid performance at its US stores in the second quarter.-AFPNEW YORK: Walmart lifted its full-year forecast yesterday following another solid performance at its US stores in the second quarter even as e-commerce growth slowed compared with earlier in the pandemic. Executives from the giant US retailer reported...
NEW YORK: In this file photo used cars are displayed at A Class Auto Sales, a used car dealership in downtown Brooklyn, New York.-AFPnn
US retail sales drop in July as car purchases fall
NEW YORK: In this file photo used cars are displayed at A Class Auto Sales, a used car dealership in downtown Brooklyn, New York.-AFPNEW YORK: Purchases of vehicles plunged in July, sending US retail sales down sharply, as American shoppers pulled back on buying an array of goods, the government reported Tuesday. Restaurants and bars continued to see an upswing in business as customers ventured out despite increasing cases of the Delta variant...
This handout satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows the Hemenway harbor boat launch on lake Mead by Hoover Dam yesterday.-AFPn
Colorado drought sparks water limits at huge US reservoir
This handout satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows the Hemenway harbor boat launch on lake Mead by Hoover Dam yesterday.-AFPLOS ANGELES: A huge reservoir that supplies water to tens of millions of people in the Western United States is at such low levels that populations it feeds must reduce their useage next year, the government said Monday. A chronic drought has left huge swathes of the country parched, as man-made climate...
TOULOUSE, France: This file photo, logos of US social networks Facebook and Instagram on the screens of a tablet and a mobile phone. - AFPnn
New Asia undersea data cable plan unveiled by Google, Facebook
TOULOUSE, France: This file photo, logos of US social networks Facebook and Instagram on the screens of a tablet and a mobile phone. - AFPSAN FRANCISCO: Google and Facebook yesterday unveiled plans for a new undersea internet cable connecting Singapore, Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia. The cable project dubbed Apricot would be some 12,000 kilometers (nearly 7,500 miles) and be operational in 2024 subject to regulatory...
LONDON: India's Mohammed Siraj (center) celebrates dismissing England's James Anderson (center right) on the fifth and final day of the second cricket Test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on Monday. – AFPn
India quicks star with bat and ball in second Test thrashing of England
LONDON: India's Mohammed Siraj (center) celebrates dismissing England's James Anderson (center right) on the fifth and final day of the second cricket Test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on Monday. – AFPLONDON: India's pacemen impressed with both bat and ball as Virat Kohli's side thrashed England by 151 runs in the second Test at Lord's on Monday. Victory gave India a 1-0 lead in a five-match series after...
Naomi Osaka
Haiti earthquake aid remains a priority for emotional Osaka
Naomi OsakaCINCINNATI: Naomi Osaka vowed on Monday to give more than just this week's Cincinnati Masters prize money in aid of the earthquake in her father's native Haiti. The natural disaster which has claimed nearly 1,300 victims, prompted an immediate response from the world number two. But Osaka, who had to leave a pre-tournament press conference for a few moments to compose herself after being queried about the Caribbean tragedy, then...
LONDON: India's captain Virat Kohli (third right) celebrates with India's Ishant Sharma (second left) and teammates after the successful appeal for the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow on the fifth and final day of the second cricket Test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on Monday. - AFPn
India captain Kohli elated after 'late Independence Day' win over England
LONDON: India's captain Virat Kohli (third right) celebrates with India's Ishant Sharma (second left) and teammates after the successful appeal for the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow on the fifth and final day of the second cricket Test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on Monday. - AFPLONDON: India captain Virat Kohli promised there would no let-up from his side following an impressive 151-run win over...
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KURSK: This handout photograph taken and released by the Government of Kursk region of Russia on August 9, 2024, shows women and children being evacuated from the town of Rylsk in Kursk region. — AFP
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