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Police here and there

Talal Al-Ghannam Good morning my dear and honorable brothers and sisters, and I wish you all the best of health. In this article, I would like to shed some light on the role of policemen and traffic departments in Kuwait compared with the United States. We all know that policemen are there to protect, safeguard and work on imposing law on all without discrimination. However, we all notice some fallbacks and negligence committed by some...

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Turkey marks year since 'epic' coup defeat

People wave Turkish national flags as they stand near the "July 15 Martyrs Bridge" (Bosphorus Bridge) in Istanbul on July 15, 2017. Turkey is marking one year since the defeat of the coup aimed at ousting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, seeking to showcase national unity and his grip on power in an increasingly polarised society. The authorities have declared July 15, an annual national holiday of "democracy and unity", billing the foiling of...

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MoH hits out at 'sabotage' amid fake doctor reports

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health yesterday condemned efforts to discredit its services and malign the integrity of its staff. A statement issued by the ministry urged citizens and residents not to pay heed to attempts to undermine public confidence in the country's healthcare services. The statement noted that the ministry "reserves the right to mount legal action against all those involved in sharing untrue and baseless information that is...

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Amir offers condolences to Egyptian President

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahKUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Friday sent a cable of condolences to Egypt's President Abdelfatah Al-Sisi over the victims of the armed attack that targeted a security checkpoint in the city of El Badrashin, Giza Governorate, killing five policemen. His Highness the Amir voiced Kuwait's strong condemnation of such criminal acts that aim at...

KUWAIT: Iraqi Ambassador to Kuwait Alaa Al-Hashemi speaks during the press conference. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Preventing IS from rising again is biggest challenge: Iraqi Ambassador

KUWAIT: Iraqi Ambassador to Kuwait Alaa Al-Hashemi speaks during the press conference. - Photos by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: Iraqi Ambassador to Kuwait Alaa Al-Hashemi has declared victory over the Islamic State (IS) group in Mosul, but in the fight against a militant organization that has reincarnated itself before, the biggest challenge may not be defeating IS, but preventing it from rising again. During a press conference held on Thursday at...

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Education system to be improved to meet market requirements

KUWAIT: Education Ministry's Assistant Undersecretary for General Education Fatima Al-Kandari said a plan is in the works to modify the education system so it meets the labor market requirements, adding that a committee that was formed to introduce a system similar to the credits system has almost completed its work. She announced the postponement of the competencies curriculum in the 10th grade, which was supposed to start with the new school...

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Ambassador to China Sameeh Hayat is seen with the Chinese delegation during their recent visit to Kuwait. - KUNA

Ambassador praises successful Chinese delegation's visit to Kuwait

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Ambassador to China Sameeh Hayat is seen with the Chinese delegation during their recent visit to Kuwait. - KUNAKUWAIT: Kuwaiti Ambassador to China Sameeh Hayat Friday stressed the importance of the Chinese delegation's recent visit to the country, in which they met His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and senior officials. The objectives of the "successful" visit were achieved, especially that Kuwait...

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Man hurt in Farwaniya fire

KUWAIT: A man suffered from smoke inhalation during a fire that broke out in a Farwaniya apartment yesterday morning. Firefighters arrived to the scene shortly after the fire was reported, and immediately rushed to evacuate the building and tackle the blaze, which started on the fourth floor. Paramedics rushed the injured man to hospital for treatment and firemen managed to put out the fire. An investigation was opened to determine the cause of...

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Officer jailed for smoking shisha

KUWAIT: A police officer was seen smoking shisha in a cafe and his pictures were circulated on social media. This led supervision and inspection officers to the café in Farwaniya, who arrested him. They then informed Assistant Undersecretary for General Security Maj Gen Ibrahim Al-Tarrah, who ordered him jailed for 20 days for violating interior ministry rules and regulations. He was sent to the military prison to serve the...

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Trump appeals US travel ban ruling

WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal judge's ruling that exempted grandparents of people living in the United States from President Donald Trump's travel ban. In a filing on Friday, the Trump administration asked the nine Supreme Court justices to overturn Thursday's decision by a federal judge in Hawaii that placed limits on the measure temporarily barring refugees and other travelers from six...

People walk past the monument of Omer Halisdemir on July 10, 2017 in Nigde , who was killed last year during the coup attempt.nPeople have come from far and wide to this sleepy Anatolian village in central Turkey to recite prayers, take selfies or simply think quietly. The purpose of their visit is simple -- to pay their respects at the grave of Sergeant Omer Halisdemir, probably the most celebrated victim of the July 15 coup aimed at ousting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.n / AFP PHOTO / YASIN AKGUL

Coup 'martyrs' become new heroes of Erdogan's Turkey

People walk past the monument of Omer Halisdemir on July 10, 2017 in Nigde , who was killed last year during the coup attempt.People have come from far and wide to this sleepy Anatolian village in central Turkey to recite prayers, take selfies or simply think quietly. The purpose of their visit is simple -- to pay their respects at the grave of Sergeant Omer Halisdemir, probably the most celebrated victim of the July 15 coup aimed at ousting...

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