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Municipality announces 18 camping sites
KUWAIT: Director General of the Municipality Ahmad Al-Manfouhi issued a circular regarding organizing spring camps for the 2017/2018 camping season. Public Relations Director Abdelmohsen Aba Al-Khail said the municipality has designated 18 sites in north, west and south Kuwait through its official website: http://www.baladia.gov.kw. Campers can fill the application and pay the fees and deposit to get the license on this site, in addition to four...
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pose with gifts they received during the conference.
Amir launches conference on Palestinian children’s plight
Palestinian leader, Arab League chief hail Kuwait’s support His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pose with gifts they received during the conference.KUWAIT: An international conference on the continued plight of Palestinian children amid the ongoing Israeli transgression opened in Kuwait yesterday, sponsored and attended by HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,...
MANILA: US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte during a gala dinner marking ASEAN’s 50th anniversary yesterday. – AP n
Trump offers to mediate in South China Sea row
MANILA: US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte during a gala dinner marking ASEAN’s 50th anniversary yesterday. – APMANILA: US President Donald Trump offered yesterday to mediate in a territorial dispute over the resource-rich South China Sea, after years of Chinese island-building in the contested waters. Trump’s surprise proposal to insert himself into the decades-long row risked a backlash from...
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Bahrain opposition leader accused of 'spying' for Qatar
DUBAI: Bahraini Shiite opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman will face trial later this month for "spying" for Qatar, the state prosecution said yesterday. Salman will be tried alongside two of his colleagues, Hassan Sultan and Ali Mehdi, from November 27 after they were charged earlier this month of espionage. "The prosecution has referred the case in which Ali Salman, Hassan Sultan and Ali Mahdi are accused of spying for the state of Qatar to the...
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How Saudi turned on Hariri
Saudi trying to weaken Iranian influence in Lebanon  BEIRUT: Photo shows a general view of the runway of Beirut International Airport. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon “as soon as possible” and also called on them not to travel to the country, without specifying any threat. — AFPBEIRUT: From the moment Saad Al-Hariri's plane touched down in Saudi Arabia on Friday Nov 3, he was in...
nnPhoto shows a convoy of Malian military vehicles of the Malian Forces (FAMa) taking part in the 'Hawbi' joint tactical coordination operation with soldiers of France's Barkhane mission. The world's newest joint international force, the five-nation G5 Sahel plans to number up to 5,000 military, police and civilian troops by March 2018. _ AFP n
Why Niger, Mali's cattle herders turned to jihad
Arms, conflict opened door to Qaeda, then Islamic State Photo shows a convoy of Malian military vehicles of the Malian Forces (FAMa) taking part in the 'Hawbi' joint tactical coordination operation with soldiers of France's Barkhane mission. The world's newest joint international force, the five-nation G5 Sahel plans to number up to 5,000 military, police and civilian troops by March 2018. _ AFPNIAMEY: When Doundou Chefou first took up arms as a...
This file handout photo provided by the Iranian news agency IRNA and taken on July 17, 1982 shows Iranian soldiers fighting in the trenches battlefield of Ahvaz, during the Ramadan offensive of the Iran-Iraq War, also called the first Gulf War. —AFP
As Iran-Saudi Arabia 'Cold War' heats up, what next?
Experts believe risk of direct military clash is low This file handout photo provided by the Iranian news agency IRNA and taken on July 17, 1982 shows Iranian soldiers fighting in the trenches battlefield of Ahvaz, during the Ramadan offensive of the Iran-Iraq War, also called the first Gulf War. —AFPTEHRAN: From a Yemeni missile attack to the resignation of Lebanon's prime minister, the "Cold War" between Middle East rivals Saudi Arabia and...
A 709-carat diamond found in Sierra Leone in March, 2017. Sierra Leone said Saturday miners had unearthed a huge 476-carat diamond, eight months the discovery of the so-called ‘Peace Diamond’. Photo: Reuters
476-carat gem found
A 709-carat diamond found in Sierra Leone in March, 2017. Sierra Leone said Saturday miners had unearthed a huge 476-carat diamond, eight months the discovery of the so-called ‘Peace Diamond’. Photo: ReutersFREETOWN: Sierra Leone said yesterday miners had unearthed a huge 476-carat diamond, eight months after an even more valuable find in the country's diamond-rich east. It appears to be the 29th largest diamond ever found, according to...
NEW DELHI: Indian workers use brooms to sweep away dust in the morning fog in Greater Noida, near New Delhi. A thick gray haze has enveloped India’s capital region as air pollution hit hazardous levels. —AP
India rejects UN criticism on 'Clean India Mission'
Government aims to eliminate open defecation by Oct 2019 NEW DELHI: Indian workers use brooms to sweep away dust in the morning fog in Greater Noida, near New Delhi. A thick gray haze has enveloped India’s capital region as air pollution hit hazardous levels. —APMUMBAI: The Indian government has rejected criticism of its ambitious sanitation program by a United Nations official who said lower-caste communities had their rights violated by...
MALAGA: Spain’s Iago Aspas, left, and Costa Rica’s Ronald Matarrita vie for the ball during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica in Malaga, Spain, Saturday. — AP
Silva leads Spain’s assault on Costa Rica in friendly
MALAGA: Spain’s Iago Aspas, left, and Costa Rica’s Ronald Matarrita vie for the ball during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica in Malaga, Spain, Saturday. — APMALAGA: Manchester City midfielder David Silva played a starring role as an irresistible Spain showed their class to thrash Costa Rica 5-0 in an international friendly on Saturday. Silva struck twice in the second half to further stretch the 2010...
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Justin Rose wins 2017 Turkish Airlines Open
Justin RoseKUWAIT: Justin Rose claimed victory at the Turkish Airlines Open 2017 today, with a final round of 65 leaving him 18 under par for the tournament, which was played in front of record crowds.The close fought competition was decided on the 72nd hole where Rose, the gold medallist at last year's Olympics, pulled clear with a fine birdie leaving him a shot ahead of Nicolas Colsaerts and Dylan Frittelli at the Regnum Carya Golf and Spa...
The outcome of this year’s race is impressive
RunKuwait raises over KD 40,000 in support of children’s rehabilitation
Charity event attracts 2,300 participants The outcome of this year’s race is impressiveKUWAIT: Fawzia Sultan Healthcare Network (FSHN) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the seventh installation of the RunKuwait annual charity event, which took place on Saturday, November 11 at The Scientific Center, with the support of the founding partner, Agility. This year's race attracted 2,300 participants who crossed the finish line...
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This photograph taken in 1967 shows French actor Alain Delon accompanied by his wife Nathalie Delon. --AFP photos
Alain Delon: Women he loved and left
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The sun sets behind electricity pylons in this file photo. -- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Kuwait swelters amid power cuts
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KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Aug 18, 2024. — KUNA
India looks to upgrade bilateral ties with Kuwait: Dr Jaishankar
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Schools reopening amid extreme heat sparks concerns
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MEW: Power cuts in high-consumption Industrial areas in Kuwait