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Activists hold a protest in front of Camp Crame, the headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP), carrying mock dead bodies, condemning the government's War on Drugs and holding placards showing the picture of the late South Korean businessman Jee Ick-Joo, who was murdered allegedly by suspected policemen in Manila on January 27, 2017.nThe South Korean businessman was allegedly kidnapped by Philippine policemen under the guise of a raid on illegal drugs and murdered at the national police headquarters in Manila, authorities said on January 18. / AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS
Fears, deaths as Philippine rogue police on rampage
Activists hold a protest in front of Camp Crame, the headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP), carrying mock dead bodies, condemning the government's War on Drugs and holding placards showing the picture of the late South Korean businessman Jee Ick-Joo, who was murdered allegedly by suspected policemen in Manila on January 27, 2017. The South Korean businessman was allegedly kidnapped by Philippine policemen under the guise of a raid...
The California State flag flies outside City Hall, in Los Angeles, California on January 27, 2017.nA campaign by Californians to secede from the rest of the country over Donald Trump's election is gaining steam with suporters given the green light to start collecting signatures for the measure to be put to a vote.nnn / AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTON
Californians eye Calexit - California campaign to secede gains momentum
The California State flag flies outside City Hall, in Los Angeles, California on January 27, 2017. A campaign by Californians to secede from the rest of the country over Donald Trump's election is gaining steam with suporters given the green light to start collecting signatures for the measure to be put to a vote. - AFPLOS ANGELES: A campaign for California to secede from the rest of the country over Donald Trump's election is gaining momentum,...
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Kuwait executions ‘lawful’
KUWAIT: The recent executions were conducted after a lawful and transparent litigation based on the Kuwaiti penal code and its amendments, said a Foreign Ministry official. By enacting and implementing the executions, the State of Kuwait is; by no means violating any international charters, either civil, political or human rights’ related, Ambassador Ghanim Al- Ghanim, Assistant Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs said in a statement. Executions...
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MPS discuss taxing expats remittances
KUWAIT: Well-informed sources said that the parliamentary legislative committee is scheduled to discuss a number of proposed laws on Sunday including taxing expats’ financial remittances. In this regard, MP Faisal Al-Kandari suggested imposing taxes on expats remittances to their home countries.Proposal set gradual taxes starting with two percent for sums below KD 100, four percent for sums between KD 100 - KD 499 and five percent for sums over...
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Marine, aviation activities 'normal' despite dust wave
KUWAIT: Kuwait's marine and aviation activities remained normal yesterday despite a wave of dust that has been sweeping the country for the last 24 hours. Director of operations at Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) Capitan Bader Al-Enezi said that marine navigation continues as normal since wind speed and horizontal visibility were still within safe navigation limits. However, he pointed out that weather conditions will be monitored in case they...
The National Theater at Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center
Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center, home of creativity, culture, arts
The National Theater at Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center - KUNAKUWAIT: Continuing the legacy of being the GCC region's custodian of arts and culture, Kuwait took another step to solidify this reputation by constructing the Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center (JACC). Inaugurated by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on October 31, 2016, the JACC was designed as a venue to organize and hold cultural events aimed at spreading...
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Sponsor kills Filipina maid
KUWAIT: A citizen was recently arrested for beating his Filipina maid to death, said security sources noting that the man initially called the police and paramedics - claiming that the maid had suddenly collapsed. However, on examining the body, forensics traced injuries showing that the woman had been brutally assaulted. The sponsor finally confessed to beating her up. He claimed that the maid was so negligent, always hurting his kids and that...
President Donald Trump shakes hands with British Prime Minister Theresa May in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Trump makes debut as statesman, hosts May
President Donald Trump shakes hands with British Prime Minister Theresa May in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, yesterday, 2017. -AP WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump made his debut as a statesman yesterday, welcoming British Prime Minister Theresa May as the first foreign leader to visit his White House. The British Prime Minister became the first foreign leader to meet the Republican since he took office a week ago.Trump...
TOPSHOT - Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their men's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28, 2017. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USEn / AFP / PETER PARKS / IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE
Nadal wins epic to set up Federer final
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their men's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28, 2017.  -AFP MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal set up an Australian Open final against his great rival Roger Federer after edging Grigor Dimitrov in a classic five-set semi-final which stretched for nearly five hours yesterday. The 14-time Grand Slam...
FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, file photo, electronic screens post prices of Alphabet stock at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, reports earnings Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Dollar recoups losses, shares lower as Swiss banks weigh
FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, file photo, electronic screens post prices of Alphabet stock at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, reports earnings Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.-AP LONDON: The dollar regained more ground against a basket of currencies yesterday, while banks weighed on European shares following underwhelming results from Swiss major UBS. The two-day recovery in the dollar follows its...
Russian lawmakers vote at the State Duma (lower parliament house) in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. The State Duma voted 380-3 Friday to eliminate criminal liability for battery on family members that doesn't cause bodily harm, making it punishable by a fine or a 15-day day arrest. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
Russian lawmakers decriminalize some domestic violence
Russian lawmakers vote at the State Duma (lower parliament house) in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. The State Duma voted 380-3 Friday to eliminate criminal liability for battery on family members that doesn't cause bodily harm, making it punishable by a fine or a 15-day day arrest. -AP MOSCOW: Soon it will no longer be a crime in Russia to beat family members - as long as you don't cause bodily harm. The lower house of the Russian...
ALEPPO: Syrian government forces walk past a destroyed vehicle and a graffiti bearing the emblem of the Ahrar Al-Shamís Rahman Brigade of the Islamic Front (Left) in the formernrebel-held Sukkari district in the northern city of Aleppo. —AFP
Syria rebels and ex-Qaeda affiliate in mini-war
ALEPPO: Syrian government forces walk past a destroyed vehicle and a graffiti bearing the emblem of the Ahrar Al-Sham's Rahman Brigade of the Islamic Front (Left) in the former rebel-held Sukkari district in the northern city of Aleppo. —AFPBEIRUT: The coming together of several factions of Syrian rebels against the country's former Al-Qaeda affiliate has upped the ante against the jihadists following their exclusion from peace talks. Six...
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GAZA: Palestinians surround bodies lying on the ground at the Al-Maamadani hospital after they were killed in a Zionist strike on a school used as a refuge by displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on Aug 8, 2024. - AFP
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DHAKA: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus (center) takes the oath of office as the chief adviser of Bangladesh's new interim government, administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin (left) on August 8, 2024. - AFP
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Abdullah Al-Sanousi
Digital nomads: New-age employees freely roaming around ever-changing job market
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Minister of Information and Bahrain's Minister of Tourism sign an executive program of tourism cooperation agreement for 2024, 2025, and 2026. – KUNA photos
Kuwait and Bahrain ink executive program for tourism cooperation
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Kuwaiti Ambassador to China Jasem Ibrahem Al-Najem with Standing Committee of National Committee of Political Consultative Conference member Cai Guanxin.
China highlights growing investment opportunities in Kuwait