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BAGHDAD: Iraqis inspect a charred vehicle on the site of a bomb attack yesterday in Sadr City, a majority Shiite neighborhood in the northeast of the capital. (Inset) Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi greets Hollande prior to their meeting yesterday. — AFP/AP

Hollande vows to tackle foreign fighters

French president visits Iraq - Baghdad suicide car blast kills 32 BAGHDAD: Iraqis inspect a charred vehicle on the site of a bomb attack yesterday in Sadr City, a majority Shiite neighborhood in the northeast of the capital. (Inset) Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi greets Hollande prior to their meeting yesterday. — AFP/APARBIL, Iraq: Western support for military action against the Islamic State group is key to preventing attacks at home,...

CALIFORNIA: In this photo, Afghan SIV Faisal Razmal, right, talks about the paperwork he needs to get his disability payments with therapist Homeyra Ghaffari, left, in Sacramento, California. —AP Photos

Afghan refugees coming to California struggle with PTSD

' I feel like I'm drowning here' CALIFORNIA: In this photo, Afghan SIV Faisal Razmal, right, talks about the paperwork he needs to get his disability payments with therapist Homeyra Ghaffari, left, in Sacramento, California. —AP PhotosSACRAMENTO, California: California's capital has emerged as a leading destination for Afghan refugees who were awarded special visas because of their service to coalition forces in the war. But life in the United...

PARIS: Teodorin Obiang, the son of Equatorial Guinea's president in Paris.-AFP

Playboy son of E.Guinea leader on trial in France

PARIS: Teodorin Obiang, the son of Equatorial Guinea's president in Paris.-AFPPARIS: The playboy son of Equatorial Guinea's leader, notorious for his extravagant taste in cars, homes and Michael Jackson memorabilia, goes on trial yesterday in Paris charged with plundering his country's coffers to fund his jet set lifestyle in France. Teodorin Obiang, his country's vice-president, is accused of using state money to buy a mansion on one of the...

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Security operation kills 12 IS militants in E Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: At least 12 militants of the so-called Islamic State (IS) were killed in clearing operation and drone strikes in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, said Ministry of Defense (MoD) yesterday. A statement by Afghan MoD said that the operation launched on the outskirts of Haska Mena district of Nangarhar killed at least 12 IS militants.The governor's spokesman, Attuallah Khogyani told media that the operation was jointly conducted...

HYDERABAD: People watch Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation, on television in Hyderabad, India. —AP

Indian court bans politicians from using caste to win votes

HYDERABAD: People watch Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation, on television in Hyderabad, India. —APNEW DELHI: India's top court yesterday prohibited politicians from using religion and caste to garner votes, a verdict that could force political parties to change their strategy in upcoming elections. "No politician can seek vote in the name of caste, creed or religion," said Chief Justice T.S. Thakur in an order, adding...

MYANMAR: Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi speaks during the Peace Talks at the Myanmar International Convention Centre in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. —AP

Myanmar detains police over Rohingya abuse video

Stories of abuse by security forces raise global alarm MYANMAR: Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi speaks during the Peace Talks at the Myanmar International Convention Centre in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. —APYANGON: Myanmar yesterday said it has detained several police over a 'selfie-style' video that appears to show officers beating Rohingya civilians, a rare admission that security forces may have carried out abuses against the Muslim...

DENMARK: Picture taken yesterday shows a Korean journalist entering the courthouse in Aalborg, Jutland, Denmark, where the daughter of Choi Soon-Sil, is being held in remand hearing. —AFP

Daughter of South Korea's 'Rasputin' jailed in Denmark

Chung detained until issue of extradition decided upon DENMARK: Picture taken yesterday shows a Korean journalist entering the courthouse in Aalborg, Jutland, Denmark, where the daughter of Choi Soon-Sil, is being held in remand hearing. —AFPSEOUL: The daughter of Choi Soon-Sil, the woman at the centre of a corruption scandal that led to the impeachment of South Korea's President, has been arrested in Denmark after months in hiding, Seoul...

SUNDERLAND: Liverpool's English midfielder James Milner (R) crosses the ball as Sunderland's Irish defender John O'Shea tries to block during the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Liverpool at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, north-east England yesterday. – AFP

Liverpool momentum checked by Defoe brace

SUNDERLAND: Liverpool's English midfielder James Milner (R) crosses the ball as Sunderland's Irish defender John O'Shea tries to block during the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Liverpool at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, north-east England yesterday. – AFPSUNDERLAND, United Kingdom, Jan 2, 2017 (AFP) - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was an angry man after two penalties from Jermain Defoe slowed his team’s...

MANCHESTER: Manchester City's French defender Gael Clichy (L) vies with Burnley's English striker Ashley Barnes during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Burnley at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, yesterday. – AFP

Clichy, Aguero get 10-man Man City back on track

MANCHESTER: Manchester City's French defender Gael Clichy (L) vies with Burnley's English striker Ashley Barnes during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Burnley at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, yesterday. – AFPMANCHESTER: Manchester City overcame the first-half dismissal of Fernandinho and another Claudio Bravo error to secure a nervy 2-1 Premier League victory over Burnley...

CAPE TOWN: South African batsman Dean Elgar plays a shot during the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka yesterday at Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. -- AFP

Elgar century leads South Africa fightback

CAPE TOWN: South African batsman Dean Elgar plays a shot during the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka yesterday at Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. -- AFPCAPE TOWN: Dean Elgar's century and a quickfire unbeaten 68 from Quinton de Kock lifted South Africa to 297 for six on the opening day of the second test against Sri Lanka at Newlands yesterday.Elgar scored a career-high 129 and shared a 103-run partnership...

PERTH: Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return against Dan Evans of Britain during their fourth session men's singles match on day two of the Hopman Cup tennis tournament in Perth yesterday. - AFP

Federer returns in style to beat Evans at Hopman

PERTH: Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return against Dan Evans of Britain during their fourth session men's singles match on day two of the Hopman Cup tennis tournament in Perth yesterday. - AFPPERTH: An emotional Roger Federer made an impressive comeback to tennis yesterday with an easy win over Great Britain's Dan Evans at the Hopman Cup in Perth. The Swiss champion, who has been out of action for six months due to injury, helped his...

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MUROUJ wins Silver in the ICSC MENA Shopping Centre and Retailer Awards

DUBAI: The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has announced the winners of the 2016 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Shopping Centre and Retailer Awards, recognizing the region's most innovative shopping centers for outstanding achievement in retail, retail store design, design and development, and marketing. ICSC has named MUROUJ, Kuwait as a Silver Award winner in the development and design category.Murouj is a Premium Leisure...

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Ahmed Al-Basat celebrating his birthday at the office.

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PARIS: Bangladesh's finance pioneer Muhammad Yunus is escorted by French police personnel as he arrives at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport on Aug 7, 2024, enroute to Bangladesh, where he is set to lead a caretaker government. - AFP

Yunus: Get ready to build Bangladesh

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GAZA: In this March 25, 2017 photo, Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar (right) and Ismail Haniyeh attend the funeral of slain Hamas official Mazen Faqha in Gaza City. - AFP

Hamas names Sinwar new chief