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BRAZIL: In this file photo, an Aedes aegypti mosquito known to carry the Zika virus, is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. — AP
India reports first three cases of the Zika virus
People infected by the Zika virus never get sick BRAZIL: In this file photo, an Aedes aegypti mosquito known to carry the Zika virus, is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. — APNEW DELHI: India has reported its first three cases of the Zika virus, including two pregnant women who delivered healthy babies. Health Ministry officials said Sunday that the three patients in western Gujarat...
HOMESTEAD: A general view of the Turkey Point Nuclear Reactor Building in Homestead, Florida
Why nuclear could become the next 'fossil' fuel
HOMESTEAD: A general view of the Turkey Point Nuclear Reactor Building in Homestead, FloridaHOMESTEAD, United States: A gray dinosaur statue outside south Florida's largest power plant is meant to symbolize two decommissioned fossil fuel reactors, but it also could be seen to represent a nuclear industry crumpling under mounting costs. Almost a decade ago, Turkey Point was aiming to become one of the country's largest nuclear plants. Florida...
Kuwaiti designer Zainab Moussa Al-Ali
Zainab Moussa Al-Ali: Manifesting masks inspired by the Khaliji burqa
Art of creativity and innovation to create beauty Kuwaiti designer Zainab Moussa Al-AliZainab Moussa Al-Ali is a 34-year-old Kuwaiti jewelry designer. She holds a diploma in computer programming, but her love for handicrafts since childhood saw her practice crochet at the age of 11, as well as other handworks. In 2013, she learnt the art of manufacturing accessories using special wires on social network sites and by communicating with specialists...
In this May 6, 2016 photo, Greg Allman performs at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Catoosa, Oka. — AP photos
Manager: Allman tried to keep playing music until the end
In this May 6, 2016 photo, Greg Allman performs at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Catoosa, Oka. — AP photosAs Greg Allman neared the end of his life, he tried to maintain some privacy about what was coming. "He kept it very private because he wanted to continue to play music until he couldn't," said Michael Lehman, the rock star's manager. Allman, whose bluesy vocals and soulful touch on the Hammond B-3 organ helped propel The...
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Daesh militants in Southern Philippines
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Kuwait outlook changes from 'negative to stable'
Rating agency Moody's affirms Aa2 ratingKUWAIT: Moody's Investors' Service yesterday changed the rating outlook on Kuwait from 'negative to stable'. Concurrently, the long-term issuer rating has been affirmed at Aa2. According to its Global Credit Research issued late last night, Moody's decision to change the outlook to stable from negative reflects Moody's view that there are sufficient signs of Kuwait's government's institutional capacity to...
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Employers urged to pay full indemnities to employees
KUWAIT: The manpower authority urged all employers to pay full indemnities to employees who worked for private companies for a minimum of 10 years and decided to resign, provided the total indemnity does not exceed the equivalent of 18 months' salary as per the labor act number 6/2010. The authority added that according to decision 842/2015, work permits will be transferred on conditions - the employee has worked for the same employer for a...
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Kuwaiti company to pay $95 million in fraud case
WASHINGTON: A Kuwaiti logistics company has agreed to pay $95 million to resolve allegations that it inflated prices and defrauded the US government for contracts to feed American troops in Iraq, Kuwait and Jordan. The Justice Department announced the settlement involving Agility Public Warehousing on Friday. The company also agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanor theft of government funds.Federal prosecutors said in an indictment that Agility...
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Month of Quran
One of the distinguishing features of Islam is its Holy Book, the first verses of which were revealed in the month of Ramadan,1450 lunar years ago (610 AD). During the course of 23 years, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received Quranic verses as spoken addresses from the Creator - the Quran is considered the speech of God in the Arabic language. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) then recited the verses so that they could be memorized verbatim, and they were also...
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MEW collects KD 33 million from three governorates
KUWAIT: The committee entrusted with replacing, maintaining and installing the new electricity and water consumption meters in the Capital, Farwaniya and Jahra governorates announced that the Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) managed to collect KD 33 million from the three governorates from January to April 2017. The committee's chairman Melweh Al-Ajmi said committee member were carrying out instructions from undersecretary Mohammad...
Mina Abdullah Refinery
Mina Abdullah Refinery under maintenance: official
Mina Abdullah RefineryKUWAIT: Mina Abdullah oil refinery is currently under full-scale maintenance due to proceed until June 6, said Mutlaq Rashed Nasser Al-Azmi, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the refinery. Azmi said in a statement yesterday that the maintenance work began on May 12, covering all the units. Projected budget for the work is estimated at KD 950,000, he added.Coordination with Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and...
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427 defaulters benefit from campaign: Minister
KUWAIT: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Mohammad Al- Jabri stated Friday that 427 defaulters have benefited from a campaign to pay the debts of those threatened by jail for inability to pay back their debts.In a press statement, the minister said that the campaign, themed ‘Let them be with us in Ramadan,’ was launched upon directives from the wise political leadership with a view to helping...
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