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MANILA: A policeman (back) watches protesters and relatives as they hold a rally outside the office of the anti-graft body in Manila on March 14, 2017, while a woman (not pictured) who asked not to be identified in fear of potential police retribution and using the pseudonym “Sally Antonio” files a complaint against policemen allegedly involved in the killing of her husband and eldest son. — AFP
Duterte's crackdown has claimed over 7,000 lives
Enduring pain for drug war widows MANILA: A policeman (back) watches protesters and relatives as they hold a rally outside the office of the anti-graft body in Manila on March 14, 2017, while a woman (not pictured) who asked not to be identified in fear of potential police retribution and using the pseudonym “Sally Antonio” files a complaint against policemen allegedly involved in the killing of her husband and eldest son. — AFPMANILA:...
INDIAN WELLS: Angelique Kerber of Germany plays a backhand against Pauline Parmentier of France in their third round match during day eight of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Monday in Indian Wells, California. – AFP
Kerber survives three-set marathon at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS: Angelique Kerber of Germany plays a backhand against Pauline Parmentier of France in their third round match during day eight of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Monday in Indian Wells, California. – AFPINDIAN WELLS: Poised to return to the top spot in next week's world rankings, Angelique Kerber narrowly avoided an upset at the BNP Paribas Open on Monday.Kerber outlasted Pauline Parmentier of France 7-5,...
KUWAIT: Ahmad Abul from Hunting and Equestrian Club and Loulwa Al-Ayoubi of Burgan Bank.
Burgan Bank announces sponsorship for its first 100km Endurance Race
KUWAIT: Ahmad Abul from Hunting and Equestrian Club and Loulwa Al-Ayoubi of Burgan Bank.KUWAIT: Burgan Bank, the second largest commercial Bank in terms of assets, has announced a sponsorship agreement with Kuwait's Hunting and Equestrian Club, as part of its ongoing commitment to developing Kuwait's sports scene and promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. Burgan Bank will be sponsoring a prestigious horse endurance race which extends to 100...
LAHORE: Pakistan’s fast bowler Mohammad Irfan arrives at the Pakistan Cricket Board headquarters in Lahore, Pakistan, yesterday. The Pakistan Cricket Board provisionally suspended Irfan for violating the anti-corruption code during the Pakistan Super League. — AP
Pakistan suspends Mohammad Irfan in spot-fixing case
LAHORE: Pakistan’s fast bowler Mohammad Irfan arrives at the Pakistan Cricket Board headquarters in Lahore, Pakistan, yesterday. The Pakistan Cricket Board provisionally suspended Irfan for violating the anti-corruption code during the Pakistan Super League. — APKARACHI: Pakistan yesterday charged and suspended giant fast bowler Mohammad Irfan over allegations of spot-fixing during a recent Twenty20 league, in a case that has so far ensnared...
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Mireb crowned champion of Amir Cup
KUWAIT: The horse Mireb from Al-Nashama stable was crowned champion of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad cup during the race that took place Monday at the Hunting and Equestrian club. The race of 2,400 meters saw 12 horses compete for the cup in the presence of Lt General (Rt) Thabet Al-Muhanna, the capital governor who handed the cup to Sheikh Ali Al-Humoud Al-Sabah.Sheikh Ali Al-Humoud handed a memento to Sheikh Nasser Fahad Jaber Al-Ahmad, as...
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Economic solutions (1/5): Natural resources
Khaled Al-MutawaAlthough Kuwait is highly dependable on producing and consuming oil as a source of energy, it is not the only option. The State of Kuwait is located in the north-eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, and it borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Despite its small size, Kuwait is one of the richest countries in the world. The reason for this is simple. Namely, the natural resources of Kuwait have strongly influenced the state's...
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Renault Al-Babtain wins big at Renault convention in Dubai
AABC brings home five prestigious awards Renault Al-BabtainKUWAIT: Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain Company (AABC), the authorized dealer of Renault vehicles in the State of Kuwait, is delighted to bring home five prestigious awards received at the Annual Convention organized by Renault Middle East (RME) in Dubai.The highly-coveted awards were presented by senior Renault regional management to Renault Al Babtain department managers. Renault...
BANGKOK, Thailand: Thai Custom officers display seized rhino horns during a press conference at the customs office in Suvarnabhumi airport, Bangkok yesterday. — AP photos
Thai customs seizes 21 rhino horns worth $5 million
BANGKOK, Thailand: Thai Custom officers display seized rhino horns during a press conference at the customs office in Suvarnabhumi airport, Bangkok yesterday. — AP photosBANGKOK: Thai authorities said yesterday they have seized 21 unusually large rhinoceros horns worth almost $5 million that were smuggled from Ethiopia. The bags carrying the horns were discovered last Friday in a random customs search at Bangkok's main airport, the Thai...
KUWAIT: Dr Salma Kayani, Director of Endometriosis Centre.
Taiba Hospital and Endometriosis
'The Million Women March for Endometriosis' KUWAIT: Dr Salma Kayani, Director of Endometriosis Centre.KUWAIT: As part of the global effort, we are pleased to announce that Taiba Hospital is once again leading the Middle East in the worldwide event called the Million Women March for Endometriosis.Dr Salma Kayani, as Director of Endometriosis Centre, is pleased to formally announce that Kuwait is the only country in the Middle East and Taiba...
The head of the main film festival in Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Al-Mulla, poses for a picture on March 13, 2017 ahead of the fourth Saudi Film Festival, which runs from March 23- 28 in the Gulf coastal city of Dhahran. — AFP
Saudi film fest head says cinema needs state funding
The head of the main film festival in Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Al-Mulla, poses for a picture on March 13, 2017 ahead of the fourth Saudi Film Festival, which runs from March 23- 28 in the Gulf coastal city of Dhahran. — AFPThe head of the main film festival in Saudi Arabia, where cinemas are banned, wants the government to invest in the  sector as part of its campaign to encourage entertainment. Ahmed Al-Mulla made the comments in an interview...
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Kuwaiti newspapers clippings mural enters Guinness World Records
A school in Al-Jarha governorate entered the Guinness World Records for a mural made of 149,000 newspapers and magazines clippings depicting the face of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The 'humanitarian leader' muralwhich stands at two meters high and 24 meters wide-was made by 122 students from the Sabah Al- Nasser Al-Sabah high-school under the supervision of teachers and the school's administration. It took two...
TURIN: Juventus' forward from Argentina Gonzalo Higuain (R) jumps for the ball during the UEFA Champions League football match Juventus vs FC Porto yesterday at the Juventus stadium in Turin. – AFP
Dybala fires Juventus past depleted Porto
TURIN: Juventus' forward from Argentina Gonzalo Higuain (R) jumps for the ball during the UEFA Champions League football match Juventus vs FC Porto yesterday at the Juventus stadium in Turin. – AFPTURIN:  A first-half penalty from Paulo Dybala helped fire Juventus into the Champions League quarter-finals yesterday after a 1-0 win sent the Serie A champions through 3-0 on aggregate.  Porto coach Nuno Espirito Santo had hailed Juve’s 20-game...
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