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NABLUS: Palestinian billionaire Munib Al-Masri poses for a picture in front of his mansion Beit al-Falestine (Palestine House) in this occupied West Bank city on Oct 2, 2020. — AFP
The tycoon who sued Britain over 1917 declaration
NABLUS: Palestinian billionaire Munib Al-Masri poses for a picture in front of his mansion Beit al-Falestine (Palestine House) in this occupied West Bank city on Oct 2, 2020. — AFP NABLUS: Sitting in an antique armchair in the dappled light of his Renaissance-inspired West Bank mansion, Palestinian billionaire Munib Al-Masri raised a subject that has angered him for eight decades. “Can you quote me the 58 words of Balfour’s declaration?”...
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Kuwait's national unity most powerful weapon against challenges: Amir
Sheikh Nawaf inaugurates parliament's complementary session KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah reaffirmed Tuesday commitment to national unity as the "most powerful weapon" to confront various challenges. His Highness the Amir made the remarks at the opening of the Parliament's 5th regular complementary session of 15th legislative term. His Highness the Amir called on citizens for "good selection" of their...
LONDON: Tottenham concede a third goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium yesterday. — AFP
Spurs rocked on Bale’s return
Mitrovic suffers penalty misery; Sheffield, Fulham open accounts with draw LONDON: Tottenham concede a third goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium yesterday. — AFP LONDON: West Ham ruined Gareth Bale’s Tottenham return with a stunning late fightback from three goals down to rescue a thrilling 3-3 draw, while Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic endured a...
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Amir names Sheikh Mishaal as Crown Prince
Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah named Wednesday Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Crown Prince, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah announced. Al-Sabah Family blessed Sheikh Mishaal Al-Sabah on taking office, wishing him success. - KUNA
Lebanese information minister Manal Abdulsamad signs the book of condolence.
Mourners in Belgium pay respects to late Amir of Kuwait
BRUSSELS: EU Commissioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management Janez Lenarcic signs the condolence book. — KUNA photosNATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana signs the condolence book.BEIRUT: Former Lebanese President Amin Gemayel signs the book of condolence. BRUSSELS: Top officials from the European Union (EU), NATO, Belgium, diplomats, and others visited the Kuwait House in Brussels to pay their respects and sign the book of...
LIVERPOOL: Arsenal’s German goalkeeper Bernd Leno saves a shot from Liverpool’s Portuguese striker Diogo Jota during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Liverpool and Arsenal on October 1, 2020. — AFP
Arsenal reach League Cup quarter-finals
LIVERPOOL: Arsenal’s German goalkeeper Bernd Leno saves a shot from Liverpool’s Portuguese striker Diogo Jota during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Liverpool and Arsenal on October 1, 2020. — AFP LONDON: Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno for repaying his faith after the German’s two penalty saves clinched a 5-4 shoot-out win over Liverpool that sent the Gunners into the League Cup...
VIGO: Barcelona’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi (bottom) shoots during the Spanish league football match RC Celta de Vigo against FC Barcelona on October 1, 2020. — AFP
Messi, Fati inspire 10-man Barca
VIGO: Barcelona’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi (bottom) shoots during the Spanish league football match RC Celta de Vigo against FC Barcelona on October 1, 2020. — AFP MADRID: Barcelona’s new double-act delivered again as Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati led them to a 3-0 victory at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Thursday, despite Clement Lenglet being sent off in the first half.  After scoring twice in Barca’s opening game of the season, Fati...
Lebanese stained glass artist Maya Husseini, 60, works on a piece for a cathedral under construction in Jordan, her main project before the Beirut port blast, in her basement workshop on the outskirts of the capital Beirut.
Lebanese artists in overdrive to restore Beirut's beauty
Lebanese stained glass artist Maya Husseini, 60, works on a piece for a cathedral under construction in Jordan, her main project before the Beirut port blast, in her basement workshop on the outskirts of the capital Beirut. Lebanese stained glass artist Maya Husseini had hoped to retire after decades spent designing colorful windows, but she has been flooded with work since the blast that ripped through Beirut. “I can’t possibly not try to...
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin: In this photo taken on Sept 21, 2020, Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden visits an aluminum manufacturing facility. — AFP
Some Latinos feel ignored by Biden
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin: In this photo taken on Sept 21, 2020, Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden visits an aluminum manufacturing facility. — AFP MILWAUKEE: Cesar Hernandez says he has made thousands of phone calls since June urging Latinos in the battleground state of Wisconsin to support Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. It’s a tough sell, admits Hernandez, especially where he lives on the South Side of Milwaukee, the...
LES MUREAUX, France: French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to youngsters standing in line outside the ‘la Maison des habitants’ (MDH) northwest of Paris yesterday. —AFP
Macron says Islam ‘in crisis’, unveils anti-radicalism plan
LES MUREAUX, France: French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to youngsters standing in line outside the ‘la Maison des habitants’ (MDH) northwest of Paris yesterday. —AFP LES MUREAUX, France: President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a plan yesterday to defend France’s secular values against Islamist radicalism, describing Islam as a religion “in crisis” all over the world. In a long-awaited address, Macron insisted “no concessions”...
BRUSSELS: Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel gives a press conference on the second day of a European Union summit at the European Council building yesterday. —AFP
EU leaders back Belarus sanctions, warn Turkey
BRUSSELS: Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel gives a press conference on the second day of a European Union summit at the European Council building yesterday. —AFP BRUSSELS: EU leaders agreed to impose sanctions against members of the Belarus regime on Friday and fired a warning at Turkey over its gas drilling activities in the eastern Mediterranean. In a summit statement hammered out over more than six hours of haggling, the 27 leaders...
MUSCAT: A medical worker collects a swab sample from a passenger for a RT-PCR coronavirus test at Muscat international airport on Thursday. —AFP
COVID-19 test caused brain fluid leak in US patient
MUSCAT: A medical worker collects a swab sample from a passenger for a RT-PCR coronavirus test at Muscat international airport on Thursday. —AFP WASHINGTON: A COVID-19 nasal swab test punctured a US woman’s brain lining, causing fluid to leak from her nose and putting her at risk of life-threatening infection, doctors reported in a medical journal Thursday. The patient, who is in her 40s, had an undiagnosed rare condition and the test she...
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KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah presides over a Cabinet weekly meeting on Tuesday at Bayan Palace. – KUNA
Only Kuwait banner and anthem are allowed in state functions
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Ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to save their lives, research finds
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OCEANPORT, US: US President Joe Biden walks with First Lady Jill Biden, as granddaughters Natalie and Finnegan walk ahead, after stepping off Marine One upon arrival at Fort Monmouth Landing Zone in Oceanport, New Jersey. -- AFP
Democrats shocked; White House fights anxiety over Biden’s future
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KASGANJ, India: Sudha (center), mother of a victim who died in a stampede during a sermon in Hathras of India's Uttar Pradesh state, mourns at her residence in Kasganj on July 3, 2024. -- AFP
Terror, ‘chaos’ as India’s deadliest stampede in a decade kills 121