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BAGDAD: An image grab taken from a handout video released by the Iraqi Interior Ministry shows Qatari men who were kidnapped while hunting in southern Iraq in 2015 boarding a plane at Baghdad airport following their release.-AFP

Qataris kidnapped in Iraq speak of joy at release

BAGDAD: An image grab taken from a handout video released by the Iraqi Interior Ministry shows Qatari men who were kidnapped while hunting in southern Iraq in 2015 boarding a plane at Baghdad airport following their release.-AFPDOHA: Two Qatari hunters who endured a 16-month hostage ordeal in Iraq spoke yesterday of their joy at being released, in the first public comments since the group were freed. Mohammed Marzouki was among 24 Qataris and...

SYRIA: This file handout picture released by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows Saudi Arabian air force pilot, Prince Khaled bin Salman, as he sits in the cockpit of a fighter jet at an undisclosed location, after taking part in a mission to strike Islamic State (IS) group targets in Syria.-AFP

Saudi king's air force pilot son named US envoy

SYRIA: This file handout picture released by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows Saudi Arabian air force pilot, Prince Khaled bin Salman, as he sits in the cockpit of a fighter jet at an undisclosed location, after taking part in a mission to strike Islamic State (IS) group targets in Syria.-AFPRIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday named an air force pilot son of King Salman as ambassador to its major ally Washington, with which ties are...

AFGHANISTAN: Afghan commando forces patrol at the site of US bombing in the Achin district of Nangarhar province.-AFP

Afghans call for resignations after Taliban base attack

AFGHANISTAN: Afghan commando forces patrol at the site of US bombing in the Achin district of Nangarhar province.-AFPMAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan: Afghan families buried their dead and the country observed a national day of mourning yesterday after at least 100 soldiers were killed or wounded in a Taliban attack on a military base, prompting angry calls for ministers and army chiefs to resign. The exact toll from Friday's assault in the northern...

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Kuwait crushes Macho In Asia Ice Hockey Cup

KUWAIT: Kuwait Ice Hockey team started its competition in the Asian Ice Hockey Cup Championship with a convincing 8-0 win against Macao. Kuwait's players led by Jassim Al-Awadhi scored thrice in the first period, twice in the second and three more in the third. Both offence and defense put in outstanding performances.Kuwait's goals were scored by Ahmad Al-Ajmi, Jassim Al-Awadhi, Abdallah Al-Maraghi and Adbelaziz Al-Shateel. In the other fixture,...

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CAS rules in favor of Kuwait Shooting

Duaij Al-OtaibiKUWAIT: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled in favor of Kuwait Shooting Federation and rejected the decision of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) to suspend Kuwait Shooting Federation's membership. The ruling is to be implemented immediately, and all decisions taken against Kuwait Shooting Federation by the ISSF are to be considered null and void.President of Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations Eng...

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China's quota threat charges up giant electric car market

SHANGHAI: China's electric-car market is already the world's biggest, but a government proposal to introduce "new energy" vehicle quotas for automakers is further charging it up. With the threat of the measure looming, major manufacturers at the annual auto show in Shanghai are announcing big plans to boost their electric vehicle (EV) offerings in China. Volvo has confirmed it will introduce its first 100-percent electric car in China in 2019,...

Scientists and science enthusiasts gather prior to the start of the 'March for Science' which celebrates the scientific method, outside the Science Museum in central London on April 22, 2017, Earth Day. Thousands of people rallied in support for science in Europe and Australasia on April 22, ahead of a march in Washington, triggered by rising concern over populism and so-called alternative facts. / AFP / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS

Thousands join March for Science rallies

Scientists and science enthusiasts gather prior to the start of the 'March for Science' which celebrates the scientific method, outside the Science Museum in central London on April 22, 2017, Earth Day. Thousands of people rallied in support for science in Europe and Australasia on April 22, ahead of a march in Washington, triggered by rising concern over populism and so-called alternative facts. / AFP / Daniel LEAL-OLIVASWASHINGTON: Thousands...

Chelsea's Nathan Ake, 2nd right, heads the ball away from Tottenham's Harry Kane, right, during the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, April 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Hazard fires Chelsea into FA Cup final

Chelsea's Nathan Ake, 2nd right, heads the ball away from Tottenham's Harry Kane, right, during the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, April 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)LONDON: Eden Hazard fired Chelsea into the FA Cup final as the Belgian's blistering strike ensured Antonio Conte's selection gamble paid off in his side's dramatic 4-2 win over Tottenham...

KUWAIT: American writer Larry Hama speaks during his participation in the Games and Media Entertainment Expo (GX2017). - KUNA photos

American comic book writer Hama participates in GX2017

KUWAIT: American writer Larry Hama speaks during his participation in the Games and Media Entertainment Expo (GX2017). - KUNA photosKUWAIT: Popular American comic book writer Larry Hama was the guest of honor during the Games and Media Entertainment Expo (GX2017), where he showcased his prowess in a 'Storytelling without Words' event. "My participation today is to tell stories plainly with the use of pictures without words," he said. "I am...

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MEW: New electricity, water tariffs aim at rationalization

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Electricity and Water's (MEW) new tariffs, due to be implemented from May 22, aim to encourage rationalization in consumption and not to "collect more duties", MEW's Undersecretary Mohammad Bushehri said yesterday. Bushehri's remarks marked the launch of an awareness campaign in cooperation with the Ministry of Information to rationalize water and electricity use. "The objective of such campaigns is to promote the culture...

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HoLEP technology used to remove prostate tumor at Mubarak Hospital

KUWAIT: Urology Surgery and Robot and Endoscopic Surgery specialist Dr Ahmad Nahis Al-Enezi announced successful operations that involved removing a benign prostate tumor with the use of holmium laser (HoLEP) at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital. Dr Enezi operated on three patients successfully using the technology, in cooperation with British Surgeon Tevita Aho from Addenbrook Hospital, Cambridge University.Holmium laser surgeries are characterized...

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Kuwait Malaria-free with 388 cases treated 2016

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health affirmed yesterday that Kuwait is currently a Malaria-free zone with 388 cases treated in 2016. Patients with the treated cases have entered Kuwait from other Malaria-infected countries, Assistant Undersecretary for public health affairs Majda Al-Qattan said in a statement released on the occasion of the World Malaria Day which falls on April 25.The ministry is following strict procedures to prevent the disease in...

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PARIS: Gold medallists USA pose during the podium ceremony after the women's gold medal basketball match against France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena on Aug 11, 2024. - AFP

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