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The Disappointing Protest

Those who recently demonstrated outside the Russian embassy should also hold similar demonstrations outside many other embassies, including those of the United States, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, GCC states in addition to the Syrian embassy itself whose government is killing its own people and destroying its own cities. Russia is no longer the communist Soviet Union that used to be criticized by Islamic movements and parties with the excuse of...

BEIRUT: The relatives of Lebanese victim Elias Wardini, who was killed in an attack on the Reina nightclub on New Year's eve in Istanbul, carry his coffin during his funeral yesterday. - AFP

Across Mideast, goodbyes to Istanbul dead

BEIRUT: The relatives of Lebanese victim Elias Wardini, who was killed in an attack on the Reina nightclub on New Year's eve in Istanbul, carry his coffin during his funeral yesterday. - AFPBEIRUT: Funerals were being held across the Middle East yesterday for victims of the Istanbul nightclub shooting, many of them young party-goers whose lives were cut tragically short by the attack. A total of 39 people were killed in the assault claimed by...

FLAT ROCK, Michigan: Ford President and CEO Mark Fields addresses the Flat Rock Assembly yesterday. - AP

Ford axes Mexico plant as Trump targets GM

FLAT ROCK, Michigan: Ford President and CEO Mark Fields addresses the Flat Rock Assembly yesterday. - APWASHINGTON: Ford scuttled a plan to build a new factory in Mexico yesterday following criticism from Donald Trump, and just hours after the president-elect attacked General Motors for importing Mexican-made cars into the US. Following months of criticism from Trump for its investments in Mexico, Ford said it was spiking a plan to build a new...

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Prison, flogging for workers over unrest during protests over unpaid wages

RIYADH: Dozens of foreign workers have been sentenced to flogging and jail for unrest during protests over unpaid wages by Saudi Binladin Group several months ago, reports said yesterday. Al-Watan newspaper and Arab News did not give the nationalities of the 49 workers, and foreign embassy staff contacted by AFP could not immediately provide details. Al-Watan, which has followed the Binladin case since early last year, said an unidentified number...

Mr. Sukhvinder Singh ,CEO,FC Goa , Mandar Rao Desai , Lúcio ,Valany Lemos , Sydney Lemos, Chairman, FC Prime Markets , Mr. Dattaraj Salgaocar , co – promoter , FC Goa , Léo Moura , Beto Silva , Laxmikant Kattimani

Dubai arrests Indian businessman for fraud

Mr. Sukhvinder Singh ,CEO,FC Goa , Mandar Rao Desai , Lúcio ,Valany Lemos , Sydney Lemos, Chairman, FC Prime Markets , Mr. Dattaraj Salgaocar , co – promoter , FC Goa , Léo Moura , Beto Silva , Laxmikant KattimaniDUBAI: The Indian owner of a Dubai-based foreign exchange trading firm who had promised to double investors' money has been arrested in the emirate for suspected fraud, a newspaper reported yesterday. Sydney Lemos, 36, from Goa, had...

WASHINGTON: In this Nov 10, 2016 file photo, President-elect Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis, pose for photographers after a meeting in the Speaker’s office on Capitol Hill. — AP

GOP primed to dismantle Obama's policies

'We have a lot to do - and a lot to undo' WASHINGTON: In this Nov 10, 2016 file photo, President-elect Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis, pose for photographers after a meeting in the Speaker’s office on Capitol Hill. — APWASHINGTON: Members of the 115th Congress will be sworn in, setting off an aggressive campaign by Republicans who control the House and Senate to dismantle eight years of President Barack Obama's Democratic...

MOSUL: Soldiers of Iraq’s elite counterterrorism forces help an elderly woman as she and her family flee fighting between Iraqi security forces against Islamic State militants. — AP

UN: At least 6,878 civilians killed in 2016 Iraq violence

MOSUL: Soldiers of Iraq’s elite counterterrorism forces help an elderly woman as she and her family flee fighting between Iraqi security forces against Islamic State militants. — APBAGHDAD: Violence claimed the lives of at least 6,878 civilian Iraqis last year, the United Nations said on Monday, as the Iraqi government struggles to maintain security nationwide and to dislodge Islamic State group militants from areas under their control.The...

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Gunman in Switzerland flees after injuring police

GENEVA: Swiss police said yesterday they had located but not yet detained a "dangerous" gunman who fled after injuring two officers carrying out a house search. Police stressed the incident had no link to terrorism. A 33-year-old man opened fire as police were conducting a house search in the town of Rehtobel, regional police in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden said in a statement.The police officers had suffered unspecified injuries and were...

BERLIN: In this file photo taken on December 19, 2016 shows German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere during a press conference with his new French counterpart on December 19, 2016. — AFP

Germany plans huge security overhaul after Berlin attack

Seeking quicker expulsions of illegal migrants BERLIN: In this file photo taken on December 19, 2016 shows German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere during a press conference with his new French counterpart on December 19, 2016. — AFPBERLIN: Germany's interior minister yesterday outlined plans for a security services overhaul, seeking greater federal powers on domestic intelligence and quicker expulsions of illegal migrants following the...

HERAT: Afghan Shiites hold posters and chant slogans during a demonstration. — AFP

Hundreds of Afghan Shiites protest at targeted attacks

Growing sectarian attacks by Islamic State HERAT: Afghan Shiites hold posters and chant slogans during a demonstration. — AFPHEART: Around 2,000 Shiite Muslims in western Afghanistan staged a protest yesterday against growing sectarian attacks by Islamic State, as the government warned that the group had expanded its foothold into 11 provinces.Chanting "Death to the enemies of Afghanistan!" and "Death to Daesh!" the Arabic acronym for IS, the...

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Indian minister lays blame on western dress for sex attacks

BANGALORE: An Indian minister faced a severe backlash yesterday after he criticized women for dressing "like westerners" at a New Year's eve celebration where a mob allegedly carried out a series of sex assaults. Although police have yet to charge anyone in connection with the violence on Saturday night in Bangalore, local media have carried testimony and photos of victims cowering from their attackers or fleeing for safety.Police say they are...

WOLFSBURG: This file photo taken on March 8, 2016 at the Volkswagen arena in Wolfsburg shows Wolfsburg’s midfielder Julian Draxler controlling the ball during the second-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions league football match between VfL Wolfsburg and KAA Gent. — AFP

German international Draxler signs for PSG

WOLFSBURG: This file photo taken on March 8, 2016 at the Volkswagen arena in Wolfsburg shows Wolfsburg’s midfielder Julian Draxler controlling the ball during the second-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions league football match between VfL Wolfsburg and KAA Gent. — AFPPARIS: German international Julian Draxler has joined Paris Saint Germain from Wolfsburg on a four-year deal, the French club said yesterday.The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has...

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