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LASHKAR GAH: Afghan security forces inspect the site of a powerful car bomb in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province yesterday. —AFP
At least 29 killed, 60 injured
Car bomb hits southern Afghanistan bank LASHKAR GAH: Afghan security forces inspect the site of a powerful car bomb in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province yesterday. —AFPLASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan: At least 29 people were killed yesterday when a powerful car bomb struck a bank in Afghanistan's Lashkar Gah city as people were queuing to withdraw salaries, the latest bloody attack during the holy month of Ramadan. Sixty wounded people were...
ETHIOPIA: A picture shows people displaced by Ethiopia’s drought walking at a displaced persons camp in Werder. — AFP
Starvation looms as food runs out in drought-hit Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA: A picture shows people displaced by Ethiopia’s drought walking at a displaced persons camp in Werder. — AFPWARDER, Ethiopia: The Somali people of Ethiopia's southeast have a name for the drought that has killed livestock, dried up wells and forced hundreds of thousands into camps: sima, which means "equalized". It's an appropriate name, they say, because this drought has left no person untouched, spared no corner of their arid...
This file photo shows Filipina singer Charice Pempengco performing during the launching of her first album in Makati, financial district of Manila. — AFP
Philippine star announces new transgender name
This file photo shows Filipina singer Charice Pempengco performing during the launching of her first album in Makati, financial district of Manila. — AFPUS television star and music sensation Charice Pempengco of the Philippines has announced a new transgender identity, revealing his new name on Twitter: Jake Zyrus. "My first tweet as Jake. Overwhelmed. Saw all your love comments and I'm so happy. Finally. I love you, everyone and see you...
Anti-fur protesters rush on the stage while fashion designer Michael Kors (seated) speaks during ‘The Atelier with Alina Cho: series’ event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. — AFP photos
Anti-fur protesters disrupt Kors event in New York
Anti-fur protesters rush on the stage while fashion designer Michael Kors (seated) speaks during ‘The Atelier with Alina Cho: series’ event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. — AFP photosAnti-fur protesters stormed on stage with Michael Kors in New York on Wednesday, briefly disrupting a ticketed event at which the US fashion mogul discussed his career, dressing Melania Trump and shutting stores. "Michael Kors has blood on his...
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Valentino headlines first day of Paris Fashion Week menswear
Heat was in the air on the first day of Paris Fashion Week menswear collections that showcased next year's spring-summer designs. With the French capital baking in high temperatures, Wednesday kicked off 52 catwalk shows that will run over five runway-stomping days. Here are some of the highlights.Valentino's ethnic sportwearThere were almost enough professional basketball stars to form a Valentino team at the house's menswear spectacle. Serge...
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Why some airplanes don’t fly in high heat
WASHINGTON: When it comes to getting airplanes off the ground in broiling weather, it’s not the heat or the humidity. It’s the air density. Hotter air gets thin, making it harder to take off and land safely, mostly for smaller jets. That’s what has kept some planes grounded in Phoenix this week where temperatures have been pushing 120 degrees. Airplanes take off and stay aloft because of lift, the force from the movement of air underneath...
This combination of pictures created yesterday shows an American Airlines plane sitting on the tarmac of McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on Feb 15, 2017, and photo taken on June 12, 2017 showing a Qatar Airways plane landing at the Hamad International Airport in Doha. — AFP
Qatar seeks 10% stake in American Airlines
Bid unsolicited, but CEOs of both airlines have spoken This combination of pictures created yesterday shows an American Airlines plane sitting on the tarmac of McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on Feb 15, 2017, and photo taken on June 12, 2017 showing a Qatar Airways plane landing at the Hamad International Airport in Doha. — AFPNEW YORK: State-owned Qatar Airways is attempting to buy a 10 percent stake in American Airlines,...
SOUTHAMPTON: England’s Jonny Bairstow bats during the T20 Blast cricket match between England and South Africa at the Ageas Bowl. — AP
Bairstow seals England rout of South Africa
SOUTHAMPTON: England’s Jonny Bairstow bats during the T20 Blast cricket match between England and South Africa at the Ageas Bowl. — APSOUTHAMPTON: Jonny Bairstow made a dashing 60 not out as England thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the first Twenty20 international at Southampton on Wednesday. England, set just 143 to win, reached their target for the loss of only one wicket with 33 balls left. Opener Alex Hales was 47 not out, his...
Lasith Malinga is the only bowler in One-Day Internationals cricket to capture four wickets in consecutive deliveries - AFP
Sri lankas Malinga in hot water over ‘monkey’ comment
File Photo of Lasith Malinga who is the only bowler in One-Day Internationals cricket to capture four wickets in consecutive deliveries - AFPCOLOMBO: Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga faced an investigation yesterday after he compared a government minister to a monkey following criticism that the country’s cricketers were too fat. Sports minister Dayasiri Jayasekera said he ordered an inquiry after Malinga lambasted him for questioning the...
MOSCOW: Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the Confederations Cup, Group A soccer match between Russia and Portugal, at the Spartak Stadium. — AP
Tax problems? What problems? Ronaldo scores in Portugal win
MOSCOW: Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the Confederations Cup, Group A soccer match between Russia and Portugal, at the Spartak Stadium. — APMOSCOW: Cristiano Ronaldo brushed aside his off-field problems by scoring the winner as Portugal edged out hosts Russia 1-0 at the Confederations Cup on Wednesday, before Oribe Peralta gave Mexico a come-from-behind 2-1 win over New...
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Al Roudhan football tournament
KUWAIT: Organizer of the Roudhan football tournament Abdullah Al-Roudhan (C) gives a bisht (traditional Kuwaiti cloak worn in ceremonies) to Spanish professional footballer Iker Casillas Fern·ndez (R), goalkeeper for Portuguese club Porto and the Spain national team and former Real Madrid goalkeeper, and goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadari of Egypt (L), during the Al-Roudhan championship in Kuwait City on June 21, 2017. The Roudhan football tournament is...
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Up to KD 1,700 annual fee for parent's visa
KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry is sticking to its decision to not grant new residence visas to expats' parents and siblings. Meanwhile, the directorate general of residency affairs issued executive rules regarding family residencies for those other than spouses and children - the 12,000 holders of article 22 residency permits.The rules allow the issuance of residency permits to expats' parents only after producing a certificate of private health...
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Boats are moored in waters in front of the Auckland city skyline, New Zealand. People are leaving New Zealand in record numbers as unemployment rises, interest rates remain high and economic growth is anemic, government statistics show. – AFP
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INCHEON, South Korea: This photo taken on Aug 8, 2024 shows a sniffer dog taking part in a demonstration of bedbug detection in passengers' luggage at Incheon International Airport. - AFP
S Korea sniffer dog searches for Paris bedbugs