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An Iraqi forces M109 self-propelled howitzer fires towards the village of Tall Al-Tibah, some 30 kilometers south of Mosul, during an operation against Islamic State (IS) group jihadists to retake the main hub city. — AFP

Noose tightens on IS stronghold - Iraqi forces poised for assaults around Mosul

An Iraqi forces M109 self-propelled howitzer fires towards the village of Tall Al-Tibah, some 30 kilometers south of Mosul, during an operation against Islamic State (IS) group jihadists to retake the main hub city. — AFPQAYYARAH: Iraqi forces prepared yesterday to retake several key areas around Mosul, including the country's largest Christian town, to tighten the noose on the Islamic State group's stronghold. Kurdish and federal troops have...

COLUMBUS: In this Oct 10, 2016 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton smiles while speaking at a rally at The Ohio State University. —AP

Hacked emails show a campaign that was years in the making - Clinton campaign took shape in secret

COLUMBUS: In this Oct 10, 2016 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton smiles while speaking at a rally at The Ohio State University. —APWASHINGTON: Back in early 2014, a media leak revealed Robby Mook was being considered to run a possible presidential campaign by Hillary Clinton. In fact, the 36-year-old was already on the job-almost three years before the vote. "You are right abt a long term press strategy. Need a...

KINSHASA: A policeman walks in front of a police truck as the Congolese capital Kinshasa was gripped by a strike called ‘Villes mortes’ (Dead cities) in a protest over plans by the president to stay in power beyond the end of his term in December. — AFP

Ex-Congo VP, aides guilty of bribery in war crimes trial

KINSHASA: A policeman walks in front of a police truck as the Congolese capital Kinshasa was gripped by a strike called ‘Villes mortes’ (Dead cities) in a protest over plans by the president to stay in power beyond the end of his term in December. — AFPTHE HAGUE: International judges yesterday found former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba and four close aides guilty of bribing and corrupting witnesses in a bid to derail his...

In this Friday, Oct 7, 2016 photo, Albanian teacher Liljana Luani teaches her student who asked not be identified, isolated in the family house fearing a blood feud vendetta in northern Albania. — AFP

Fearless teacher helps children of Albania's brutal blood feuds - Helping families marked for murder

In this Friday, Oct 7, 2016 photo, Albanian teacher Liljana Luani teaches her student who asked not be identified, isolated in the family house fearing a blood feud vendetta in northern Albania. — AFPSHKODRA: Where most people and even police fear to set foot, Liljana Luani takes books, household supplies, and a lifetime of experience on how to help families marked for murder. The 56-year-old school teacher from Shkodra in northern Albania...

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Argentine girl's brutal rape, murder sparks new demos

BUENOS AIRES: The brutal killing of a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly raped and impaled on a spike by drug dealers has sparked outrage in Argentina, where protesters plan a "women's strike" yesterday. Lucia Perez, a high school student in the resort city of Mar del Plata, died on October 8 after being brought to the hospital by two men who said she had overdosed on drugs. But after doctors noticed signs of violent sexual penetration,...

BAGUIO CITY: A resident holding his pet cats sits in a temporary shelter, after local authorities ordered a pre-emptive evacuation of affected residents hours before Super Typhoon Haima is forecast to hit. —AFP

Millions in Philippines on alert for super typhoon

BAGUIO CITY: A resident holding his pet cats sits in a temporary shelter, after local authorities ordered a pre-emptive evacuation of affected residents hours before Super Typhoon Haima is forecast to hit. —AFPMANILA: Millions of people in the Philippines were on high alert yesterday for one of the strongest typhoons to ever hit the disaster-battered country, with authorities warning of giant storm surges and destructive winds. Super Typhoon...

MANILA: Protesters lie on the ground after being hit by a police van during a rally in front of the US embassy. —AFP

Philippine police van rams protesters at US Embassy

MANILA: Protesters lie on the ground after being hit by a police van during a rally in front of the US embassy. —AFPMANILA: A Philippine police van rammed into protesters, leaving several bloodied, as an anti-US rally turned violent yesterday at the American Embassy in Manila. At least three student activists were taken to a hospital after they were run over by the van driven by a police officer, protest leader Renato Reyes said.Associated...

Ahli United Bank

Ahli United Bank $200 million Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Sukuk oversub scribed

Ahli United BankKUWAIT: Ahli United Bank KSCP (AUB) has successfully concluded the subscription of its issue of a $200 Million Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Sukuk. The Bank's Chairman, Dr Anwar Al Mudhaf, commented "We are very proud of this achievement as it represents a major success for the Bank, and for Islamic Banking in general, notwithstanding the prevailing economic challenges. Furthermore, it reconfirms that the State of Kuwait enjoys the...

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Fitch affirmed NBK Long Term ratings at AA-,Outlook Stable

KUWAIT: Fitch Ratings, the international credit rating agency (Fitch), once again affirmed National Bank of Kuwait's (NBK) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA-', the highest in the Middle East and North Africa, with a Stable Outlook. Fitch highlighted the strength of NBK's regulatory capital achieved through a rights issue and by issuing additional tier 1 securities and subordinated bonds, noting that NBK's regulatory capital ratios and...

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KAMCO acquires GE Global Operation Center in the US

KAMCO’s CEO Faisal SarkhouKUWAIT: KAMCO Investment Company, a leading investment company with one of the largest AUMs in the GCC region, successfully acquired General Electric's (GE) Global Operation Center building located in the United States of America. KAMCO, established in the heart of Kuwait City with an international office in the UAE, announced that the 12-story office tower housing GE's Global Operation Center, located within The...

MADRID: In this screen grab taken from video on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, Lina Alvarez leaves Lucas Augusti Hospital with her new born baby.—AP

62-year-old woman in Spain gives birth to third child

MADRID: In this screen grab taken from video on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, Lina Alvarez leaves Lucas Augusti Hospital with her new born baby.—APMADRID: A 62-year-old Spanish woman has given birth to a healthy girl and encourages women in their later years to imitate her if they want to.Lina Alvarez left the Lucus Augusti Hospital in the northwestern city of Lugo on Tuesday with her third child in her arms, saying she felt wonderful. She said baby...

People queue for tickets at Thwin cinema in downtown area of Yangon

Myanmar's storied film industry gears up for a sequel

People queue for tickets at Thwin cinema in downtown area of YangonWith turquoise columns propping up a pink and yellow portico, Myanmar's art deco style Thwin cinema is a rare relic from a golden age of movie-making that dazzled audiences more than half a century ago. Myanmar's film industry, once the most vibrant and prolific in the region, shriveled under a military regime that smothered the arts and ravaged the economy during its ruthless...

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