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KUWAIT: Firemen battle a blaze reported in Khaitan building

Nine hurt in Khaitan building blaze

KUWAIT: Firemen battle a blaze reported in Khaitan building By Hanan Al-SaadounKUWAIT: A fire broke out in an eight-storey building in Khaitan. Farwaniya fire station men responded and asked for backup from Subhan and technical rescue stations. The building was evacuated and power was cut off. Nine injured people were treated on site by paramedics.Teens rescued Firemen from the Doha and technical rescue fire stations rescued five juveniles stuck...

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Al Mulla Group partners with XCMG: The Largest manufacturer of construction machinery in China

KUWAIT: Al Mulla Group announced that it has signed an agreement with the Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co, Ltd (XCMG), the largest manufacturer of construction machinery in China, to make Gulf Trading Group, a subsidiary of Al Mulla Group, the sole distributor for all XCMG products and services in the State of Kuwait. The announcement came later last week in a special event hosted by Talal Anwar Al Mulla, Chief Executive Officer of Al...

CASTETS: Trucks block the A63 highway during a national strike called by the motor carrier union OTRE (Organization des Transporteurs Routiers Europeens) yesterday. Members of the motor carrier union OTRE are blocking some highways across France, to protest against planned rise of fuel taxes for haulage companies, which have been proposed by the French government. _ AFP

French retailers, hoteliers warn - As French unions turn the screws, PM says reform unavoidable

CASTETS: Trucks block the A63 highway during a national strike called by the motor carrier union OTRE (Organization des Transporteurs Routiers Europeens) yesterday. Members of the motor carrier union OTRE are blocking some highways across France, to protest against planned rise of fuel taxes for haulage companies, which have been proposed by the French government. _ AFP PARIS: French retailers and hoteliers warned their crucial Christmas season...

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: People participate in a rally in support of Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday ahead of her appearance at the International Court of Justice to defend the country against charges it committed genocide against Rohingya Muslims. - AFP

Thousands in Myanmar rally behind Suu Kyi ahead of Hague court date

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: People participate in a rally in support of Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday ahead of her appearance at the International Court of Justice to defend the country against charges it committed genocide against Rohingya Muslims. - AFP NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: Thousands rallied in support of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar yesterday, on the eve of her departure for the UN's top court to defend Myanmar against charges of...

WASHINGTON: US Speaker of the House Rep Nancy Pelosi speaks during her weekly news conference on Dec 5, 2019 on Capitol Hill. - AFP

White House rejects participation in 'baseless' impeachment probe

WASHINGTON: US Speaker of the House Rep Nancy Pelosi speaks during her weekly news conference on Dec 5, 2019 on Capitol Hill. - AFP WASHINGTON: The White House blasted the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump as "completely baseless" Friday, signalling it would not seek to defend the president in Democratic-led hearings to draw up formal charges against him. But Republicans demanded that Joe Biden's son Hunter, the lawmaker leading the...

JERUSALEM: Tourists look at the Old City of Jerusalem and its Dome of the Rock Mosque from the Mount of Olives on Friday. — AFP

In warning to Bibi, US House endorses two-state solution

JERUSALEM: Tourists look at the Old City of Jerusalem and its Dome of the Rock Mosque from the Mount of Olives on Friday. — AFP WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Friday threw its weight behind a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians, in a warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he mulls annexing the West Bank. Passed largely along party lines, the House resolution also marked a shot across the bow to...

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Bahrain in Gulf Cup finals

DOHA: Bahrain yesterday qualified for the final of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament in Qatar after beating Iraq 5-3 on penalties. The extra time ended with a positive draw (2-2) at the meeting between the two teams at Abdullah Bin Stadium. However, the game started until the Iraqi player Muhannad Ali scored an early goal in the sixth minute, but Bahraini player Abdullah Al-Hazza equalized in the 15th minute. then Iraqi’s Ibrahim...

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Kuwaiti commander awarded US Order of Saint Barbara

KUWAIT: Artillery Commander Brig Gen Khaled Al-Shaala is awarded the US military's Order of Saint Barbara yesterday. - KUNA KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti army announced yesterday Artillery Commander Brig Gen Khaled Al-Shaala was awarded the US military's Order of Saint Barbara medal. A statement issued by the directorate of moral guidance and public relations of the Kuwaiti army said in a statement that Shaala is the first officer in the Middle East to...

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Arson suspected as inferno guts electronics warehouse

Nine teams control fire in Rai industrial areaKUWAIT: The public relations and information department at Kuwait Fire Service Directorate said an investigation team conducted technical inspections immediately after extinguishing a massive fire in an electronics workshop in Rai. There is a suspicion of criminal intent in the incident, which means it was caused deliberately. After the completion of all investigation procedures, the technical report...

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Health on wheels

Muna Al-Fuzai Disability is any deficiency in the physical, mental or sensory abilities of the individual, and it takes many forms, such as mental, hearing or visual or physical impairment. Last week the Kuwait Society for Human Rights carried out a humanitarian activity on the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons, which falls on Dec 3 every year. The event included sitting in a wheelchair and touring the venue to experience...

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Almost expired market: A place to bag a great deal

The rising cost of living has hit everyone, especially lower- and middle-income families. So markets like Souq Turki (Turkish Market) in Shuwaikh have sprung up to fill the gap in family budgets. The market is a legitimate market for foodstuff close to their expiry date. It is located in Shuwaikh Industrial Area behind London Shopping Center off Canada Dry Street. Frozen items include minced chicken/beef, whole chicken and parts, mutton and even...

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Desert Camping: Kuwait’s favorite winter pastime

Kuwait’s desert camping season is off to a great start. Desert camping offers a fun, relaxing way for families to gather, enjoy the great outdoors during the best weather of the year. Around 1,000 licenses have been issued by the municipality this season, with each applicate receiving an area of 1,000 square meters. But there are also many dangers and campers should be aware of their environment, make sure not to leave fires unattended or...