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MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (C), along with members of government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace representatives, gestures with the peace sign during a ceremony where a draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) was submitted to the president at the Malacanang Palace. —AFP

Philippine rebels: Peace pact 'best antidote' for extremism

MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (C), along with members of government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace representatives, gestures with the peace sign during a ceremony where a draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) was submitted to the president at the Malacanang Palace. —AFPMANILA: The Philippines' largest Muslim rebel group said yesterday a peace accord it's trying to implement with the government is "the best...

HERAT: Taleban fighters react to a speech by their senior leader in the Shindand district of Herat province, Afghanistan, in this file photo. — AP

‘Taleban’ suicide bomber kills two in NW Pakistan

PESHAWAR: A suicide bomber struck a vehicle carrying paramilitary troops in Pakistan’s northwest on yesterday, killing two soldiers and wounding eight other people in an attack claimed by the Taleban.The attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) took place in the upscale Hayatabad area of Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.The blast came a day after the Pakistani military said it had launched a fresh ground operation in a valley in...

NEW DELHI: In this June 19, 2017, file photo, Ram Nath Kovind, center, waves to media upon arrival at the airport. —AP

India votes for next prez from lowest Dalit caste

Modi termed nationwide vote a 'historic' election NEW DELHI: In this June 19, 2017, file photo, Ram Nath Kovind, center, waves to media upon arrival at the airport. —APNEW DELHI: Indian lawmakers voted yesterday for a new president certain to come from the bottom of the Hindu caste system, in an election seen as strengthening Prime Minister Narendra Modi's grip on power. Some 4,900 legislators nationwide voted in what Modi termed a "historic"...

SAN ANTONIO: Mexico's Jesus Corona, center, saves a goal during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Curacao in San Antonio, Sunday. – AP

Mexico beat Curacao 2-0 to win CONCACAF Group C

SAN ANTONIO: Mexico's Jesus Corona, center, saves a goal during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Curacao in San Antonio, Sunday. – APSAN ANTONIO: A subpar effort in its previous match only added to the anxiety Mexico was feeling in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Playing without several stars and their head coach, El Tri leaned on emotion and determination to remain unbeaten in the 14th edition of the Gold Cup.Angel Sepulveda and Edson Alvarez...

UTRECHT: Netherland’s Vivianne Miedema (C) vie for the ball with Norway’s Ingrid Hjelmseth (L) and Maren Mjelde during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 football tournament between Norway and The Netherlands at Galgenwaard Stadium in Utrecht on Sunday. —AFP

Netherlands, Denmark win women’s Euro openers

UTRECHT: Netherland’s Vivianne Miedema (C) vie for the ball with Norway’s Ingrid Hjelmseth (L) and Maren Mjelde during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 football tournament between Norway and The Netherlands at Galgenwaard Stadium in Utrecht on Sunday. —AFPUTRECHT: Shanice van de Sanden’s bullet header lifted hosts the Netherlands past Norway while Denmark beat Belgium as the women’s Euro tournament kicked off with two Group A games on...

NOTTINGHAM: South Africa’s Quinton de Kock (L) appeals for the wicket of England’s Moeen Ali (R) on the fourth day of the second Test match between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge cricket ground in Nottingham, central England yesterday. — AFP

Philander leads South Africa rout of England

NOTTINGHAM: South Africa’s Quinton de Kock (L) appeals for the wicket of England’s Moeen Ali (R) on the fourth day of the second Test match between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge cricket ground in Nottingham, central England yesterday. — AFPNOTTINGHAM: Vernon Philander led a fine allround bowling effort as South Africa thrashed England by 340 runs in the second Test at Trent Bridge yesterday. Victory saw the Proteas level the...

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ABK records solid H1 net profit of KD 16.2 million

Bank posts 7.7% profit growth over 2016 Talal Mohammed Reza BehbehaniKUWAIT: Building on its positive results for the first quarter of 2017, Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait yesterday announced a net profit of KD 16.2 million for the first half of 2017, marking a 7.7 percent growth. Operating profit reached KD 46.8 million compared to KD 44.2 million in the first half of 2016, recording a 6 percent growth. Earnings per Share (EPS) is 10 fils, compared to 9...

Stewart Lockie, GM Retail Banking - ABK and Ali Al-Mousa, Assistant Manager Service Quality - ABK with the ISO certificate

ABK receives international quality certification - ISO 9001-2015

Stewart Lockie, GM Retail Banking - ABK and Ali Al-Mousa, Assistant Manager Service Quality - ABK with the ISO certificateKUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) recently received the ISO 9001-2015 certificate for Service Quality Management a highly recognized certification. ISO is an international rating system used to classify the applicable standards, which requires a high quality professional service performance.Upon receiving the...

UKRAINE: A woman throws rubbish to a pile of garbage in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.—AFP

Kicking up a stink: Ukraine’s Lviv blighted by trash crisis

Mayor blames crisis on garbage blockade UKRAINE: A woman throws rubbish to a pile of garbage in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.—AFPLVIV, Ukraine: Ukraine's western city of Lviv is famous for its picture-postcard graceful domes and cobblestone streets but it's not such a pretty sight in the back alleys, which are blighted by growing mountains of garbage. Waste has not been removed from some neighborhoods in the city of 700,000 people since...

This file photo shows US actor Martin Landau kissing the Oscar he received for Best Supporting Role at the 67th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. — AFP photos

Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau dies at 89

This file photo shows US actor Martin Landau kissing the Oscar he received for Best Supporting Role at the 67th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. — AFP photosVeteran actor Martin Landau, whose versatile screen career stretched from the 1960s TV series "Mission: Impossible" to his Oscarwinning turn as Bela Lugosi in "Ed Wood," has died at 89, his publicist said Sunday. Brooklynborn Landau died Saturday of unexpected complications during a...

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Tips on hosting an amazing party

As you guys may know, my 31st birthday was a few months ago and I hosted a 'tropical themed' birthday party at my house. I throw a party almost every year for my birthday because I really enjoy the whole process. I love to host my friends and family and celebrate my birthday with them; it makes my birthday so much more enjoyable and special. There are a few tips that I like to follow to guarantee a successful night and avoid getting stressed and...

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'Oh, bother': Chinese censors can't bear Winnie the Pooh

Has Winnie the Pooh done something to anger China's censors? Some mentions of the lovable but dimwitted bear with a weakness for "hunny" have been blocked on Chinese social networks. Authorities did not explain the clampdown, but the self-described "bear of very little brain" has been used in the past in a meme comparing him to portly Chinese President Xi Jinping. Posts bearing the image and the Chinese characters for Winnie the Pooh were still...

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