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MANILA: This undated handout photo received from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA-MANILA) yesterday shows the 2.5- tonne female hippopotamus ‘Bertha’ in her enclosure in Manila zoo in the Philippine capital. —AFP

World’s ‘oldest’ hippo dies at Philippine zoo

MANILA: This undated handout photo received from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA-MANILA) yesterday shows the 2.5- tonne female hippopotamus ‘Bertha’ in her enclosure in Manila zoo in the Philippine capital. —AFPMANILA: Bertha, believed to be the world's oldest hippopotamus, has died aged 65, the Manila zoo said yesterday, having beaten the typical lifespan for the mostly herbivorous mammals by decades. The 2.5-tonne...

This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Karin Konoval, left, and Amiah Miller in “War for the Planet of the Apes.” — AP photos

Review: A thrilling epic in 'War for the Planet of the Apes'

This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Karin Konoval, left, and Amiah Miller in “War for the Planet of the Apes.” — AP photosApparently all the new Planet of the Apes films needed to do to really hit a home run was take the humans out of the equation. It's what this whole trilogy has been leading to, really, as we dipped our toes into the rise, dawn and now war of this burgeoning civilization of apes and the humans who are...

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'Spider-Man' slings $117 million debut and Sony rejoices

Spider-Man"Spider-Man: Homecoming" swung past expectations, opening with an estimated $117 million in North America and giving a Sony Pictures a much needed hit. "Homecoming" was one of the biggest tests yet for the notion that domestic moviegoers are growing weary of sequels and reboots and suffering so-called "franchise fatigue." "Homecoming" kicks off the third "Spider-Man" iteration in the last 15 years, and the second reboot since 2014's...

Priya Singh Paul alleges that she is the secret granddaughter of the murdered former prime minister Indira Gandhi. — AFP

Indian woman claims to be Indira Gandhi's granddaughter

Priya Singh Paul alleges that she is the secret granddaughter of the murdered former prime minister Indira Gandhi. — AFPAn Indian woman who claims to be the secret granddaughter of the murdered former prime minister Indira Gandhi has gone to court to block a new Bollywood movie that she says shows the dynasty in a bad light. Priya Singh Paul, 48, told a press conference yesterday she had been adopted as a baby and only told after she grew up...

This picture shows residents in Munakata city celebrating following the news that Okinoshima, its nearby reefs and four other related sites in the Munakata region have been included as UNESCO world heritage sites. — AFP

No girls allowed: Japan’s men-only island gets UNESCO nod

This picture shows residents in Munakata city celebrating following the news that Okinoshima, its nearby reefs and four other related sites in the Munakata region have been included as UNESCO world heritage sites. — AFPA men-only island in Japan where women are banned and male visitors must bathe naked in the sea before visiting its shrine, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tiny landmass of Okinoshima is permanently manned by...

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Manpower authority deny plans to set age limit for work permits

KUWAIT: Acting Director of the Public Authority for Manpower Ahmad Al-Mousa said the authority is continuing to issue work permits according to administrative decision (747/2015) that was issued regarding permits and its amendments, adding that the authority has not discussed the issue of banning the issuance of permits to workers below 30 years of age, especially since it is not the only department concerned with issuing such decisions. Recent...

US lifts laptop ban from Kuwait Airways flights

US officials inspect security measures- Royal Jordanian also exempted .KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways yesterday announced that its passengers will be able to carry personal electronic items on board all US-bound flights departing from Kuwait International Airport. The US Transportation Security Administration lifted the ban on electronic devices onboard Kuwait Airways flights after US officials inspected the security measures on Kuwait Airways flights....

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Assembly probe panel summons four ministers

KUWAIT: A three-MP investigation committee formed to follow up issues raised during two grillings of Prime Minister HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah decided yesterday to summon four ministers to question them on various issues, the head of the committee said. MP Jamaan Al-Harbash also said the panel has drawn up a mechanism for its work and began that by sending 20 questions to the prime minister to ask for details over the issues raised...

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Failure to register for conscription subjects citizens to punitive measures: Kuwaiti Army

KUWAIT: Kuwaitis born on May 10, 1999 or later are urged to register for conscription within 60 days after they reach the age of 18 in order to avoid penalties, the Kuwait Armed Forces said in a statement yesterday. The registration can be made either at registration centers around Kuwait or online at www.kns.gov.kw, reads the statement which was released to the press by the Kuwaiti Army's moral guidance and public relations department.Failure to...

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Rehabilitation of returnees from terrorist organizations vital: Envoy

KUWAIT: Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for Development and International Cooperation, Ambassador Nasser Al-Subeeh, stressed yesterday the importance of rehabilitating and reintegrating returnees from terrorist organizations and areas of conflict in the society.Subeeh said prior to the departure of Kuwait's delegation participating in the Global Coalition against Daesh conference in Washington, which starts its work today, that Kuwait has...

Attorney Fajer Ahmed

Labor law 85 of 2017 amends law 6 of 2016

Attorney Fajer Ahmed Yesterday, new amendments to one of Kuwait's major laws were promulgated in the official gazette. Article 51 and 70 of Kuwait labor law 6 of 2016 were amended to provide clearer employment benefits to Kuwaitis and non-Kuwaitis alike. Therefore, many of my readers have requested consultations regarding the topic, so I decided to write about the law explaining the changes and the ways it can be implemented. This is a great...

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KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah preside over a Cabinet weekly meeting on Tuesday at Bayan Palace. - KUNA

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