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WEST PALM BEACH: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses a press conference following his victory in the Florida state primary on Tuesday. —AFP
Trump fared well with women voters despite assault claims
LOS ANGELES: Despite sex assault allegations hounding him, fat-shaming a former beauty queen and his controversial abortion stand, a large number of women voters helped put Donald Trump in the White House. Though his rival, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, clinched 54 percent of the female vote, Trump was backed by 42 percent of women voters, which contributed to his stunning victory, according to CNN exit polls. Some 53 percent of white...
DETROIT: Protesters Donald Trump’s presidential election march around Campus Martius Park on Wednesday in Detroit. A day after Trump’s election to the presidency, campaign divisions appeared to widen as many thousands of demonstrators flooded streets across the country to protest his surprise triumph. —AP
'Not my president:' Trump denounced
Thousands take to the street in protests DETROIT: Protesters Donald Trump’s presidential election march around Campus Martius Park on Wednesday in Detroit. A day after Trump’s election to the presidency, campaign divisions appeared to widen as many thousands of demonstrators flooded streets across the country to protest his surprise triumph. —APLOS ANGELES: A day after Donald Trump's election to the presidency, campaign divisions appeared...
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin, foreground center, greets participants during an international conference dedicated to the 175th anniversary of the Russian state-owned Sberbank in Moscow yesterday. The head of Sberbank German Gref is third left. —AP
Russia says it was in touch with Trump's campaign
Comments may revive allegations about Trump's Russia links MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin, foreground center, greets participants during an international conference dedicated to the 175th anniversary of the Russian state-owned Sberbank in Moscow yesterday. The head of Sberbank German Gref is third left. —APMOSCOW: The Russian government was in touch with members of President-elect Donald Trump's political team during the US election...
GENEVA: This photo taken yesterday in Geneva shows the front pages of Swiss newspapers reporting on the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election.—AFP
How did so many get it so wrong?
How polls, statisticians missed Trump's victory GENEVA: This photo taken yesterday in Geneva shows the front pages of Swiss newspapers reporting on the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election.—AFPNEW YORK: Two days ago, pollsters and statisticians gave Hillary Clinton odds of between 75 and 99 percent of winning the US presidential election. How did so many get it so wrong? In hindsight, the polling consensus went astray in two...
Director Robert Zemeckis, from left, and actors Marion Cotillard and Brad Pitt arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Allied’ at the Regency Village Theatre. — AP photos
Brad Pitt cleared over plane behavior
Director Robert Zemeckis, from left, and actors Marion Cotillard and Brad Pitt arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Allied’ at the Regency Village Theatre. — AP photosBrad Pitt has been cleared after an investigation into whether he behaved abusively toward one of his children, US media has reported. The claims centered on an alleged incident with his 15 year old son Maddox in September on a flight from France. Pitt’s wife Angelina...
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The complete lifestyle package
A multi-hued bow of healthy choices! Noora S AlAskarHello everyone! The past decade has brought about a vortex of information regarding nutrition. This leads people to ask a most crucial question - where do you start? Before I begin with my health hacks, I'll explain to you a few things very briefly from my perspective to help you understand how healthy living and healthy eating can properly work for youWell first you have the Macronutrients...
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KAMCO reports KD 5.6 million revenue for 9 months of 2016
Third quarter financial results for Q3 2016 KAMCO’s CEO Faisal SarkhouKUWAIT: KAMCO Investment Company yesterday reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. The Company recorded a net profit of KD 890 thousand, with earnings-per-share (EPS) of 3.74 fils for the first nine months of 2016, compared to a loss of KD (736) thousand with EPS of (3.09) fils during the same period in 2015. Revenue stood at KD 5.6...
MUMBAI: An Indian displays a new Rupees 2,000 currency note outside a bank in Mumbai yesterday. — AP
How did Modi pull off bold rupee shake-up?
MUMBAI: An Indian displays a new Rupees 2,000 currency note outside a bank in Mumbai yesterday. — APMUMBAI: Months of planning by a select few sworn to secrecy and then cash-laden trucks on the streets. But this was no bank robbery-rather an audacious plan to issue new notes across India.There are 1.25 billion people in India but only a handful were aware that on Tuesday night Prime Minister Narendra Modi would announce the shock withdrawal of...
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Galaxy boss ‘hopeful’ Gerrard, Keane stay
Steven GerrardCARSON: Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said Wednesday he hopes Steven Gerrard can be persuaded to prolong his career in Major League Soccer amid reports the former England captain is seeking a coaching or playing role in Britain. Gerrard is out of contract with the Galaxy following the completion of the Los Angeles club’s season last weekend in the MLS playoffs.The 36- year-old has been linked to a return to Liverpool in a...
HAMBURG: Germany’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer kicks the ball during a training session in Hamburg, northern Germany. Neuer will miss the next WC 2018 football qualification match between San Marino and Germany due to illness on November 11, 2016. —AFP
Giants Germany ready to steamroll tiny San Marino
HAMBURG: Germany’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer kicks the ball during a training session in Hamburg, northern Germany. Neuer will miss the next WC 2018 football qualification match between San Marino and Germany due to illness on November 11, 2016. —AFPSERRAVALLE: World champions Germany face minnows San Marino in a 2018 World Cup qualifier with a true David verses Goliath match-up today. Germany take on fellow European powerhouses Italy in Milan...
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Amir: DNA tests only for felons
KUWAIT: DNA testing will only be applied on convicted felons and no one else, HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah told Al-Jarida newspaper yesterday. Sheikh Sabah said that discussions on the issue of DNA testing, also known as DNA fingerprinting, were over, stressing that no tests will be applied on ordinary citizens. Recently, HH the Amir directed HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to revise and...
NEW YORK: US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech yesterday. – AFP
Hilary Clinton wins mock elections at US Embassy
NEW YORK: US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech yesterday. – AFPKUWAIT: Hillary Clinton won a mock election at the US Embassy on Tuesday night in Kuwait. Both US citizens and noncitizens participated in the event to celebrate Election Day, which was attended by diplomats and invited guests who shared their thoughts about the American elections and how significant this year's polls are.US Ambassador to...
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MUMBAI: A vendor counts a wad of Indian rupees. - AFP
Indian rupee hits record low amid geopolitical jitters
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Flag of Kuwait, visa application form and passport on table
Why small-scale project visas can be problematic
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KUWAIT: Kuwaitis walk inside the Avenues Mall, the country’s largest shopping centre. The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) issued the latest detailed statistics on population and employment at the end of June 2024. The data shows that total population in Kuwait reached 4.919 million people. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Kuwait population hits 4.919 million
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DHAKA: Anti-government protestors display Bangladesh's national flag as they storm Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace on Aug 5, 2024. - AFP
People power rocks Bangladesh
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Al-Sawaber Complex
Kuwait’s historic buildings should be preserved