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Saudi facing ‘long’ war after talks fail - No end to the conflict in sight

RIYADH: This file photo taken on November 16, 2015 shows a Saudi F-15 fighter jet landing at the Khamis Mushayt military airbase, some 880 km from the capital Riyadh, as the Saudi army conducts operations over Yemen. —AFPRIYADH: Six months after Saudi Arabia said its war in Yemen was winding down, air strikes are again pounding rebels and rockets flying across the border, with no end to the conflict in sight. Facing criticism of its bombing...

N BERNARDINO: Flames burn next to the Interstate 15 as the Blue Cut wildfire rages near Cajon Pass. —AFP

Monstrous California wildfire drives over 80,000 from homes

N BERNARDINO: Flames burn next to the Interstate 15 as the Blue Cut wildfire rages near Cajon Pass. —AFPLOS ANGELES: A rapidly spreading fire raging east of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of more than 82,000 people as the governor of California declared a state of emergency. Despite the efforts of 1,250 firefighters with more on the way, none of the inferno was contained as of late Tuesday, state firefighting agency Cal Fire spokeswoman...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he leaves a campaign rally, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Altoona, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump has the crowds but will they turn into votes?

NEW YORK: It's a staple of nearly every Donald Trump rally: a boast from the candidate about his massive crowd size, a claim - sometimes true and sometimes not - that thousands more outside are hoping to get in, and a belief that the turnout foreshadows victory in November. "I actually think I'm going good, I have the biggest crowds," Trump told Fox on Tuesday, in light of sinking poll numbers. "Nobody's ever had crowds like this."And yesterday,...

MARSEILLE: In this Aug. 4 2016 file photo made from video, Nissrine Samali, 20, gets into the sea wearing a burkini, a wetsuit-like garment that also covers the head. —AP

French prime minister supports burkini beach bans, urges calm - Hollande: Swimwear based on ‘enslavement of women’

MARSEILLE: In this Aug. 4 2016 file photo made from video, Nissrine Samali, 20, gets into the sea wearing a burkini, a wetsuit-like garment that also covers the head. —APPARIS: France's Socialist prime minister is expressing support for local bans of burkinis, saying the swimwear is based on the "enslavement of women" and therefore incompatible with French values. The burkini, a wetsuit-like garment that covers the torso, limbs and head, has...

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3 killed after kites slit throats in India

NEW DELHI: Two children and a man have died in the Indian capital after their throats were slit by glass-covered strings used for flying kites during Independence Day celebrations, police said yesterday.The tragedies prompted the Delhi government to this week issue an immediate ban on the production, sale and storage of the razor sharp strings which are used to try to cut down competitors’ kites. The government said anyone caught with the...

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES: In this July 1, 2016, file photo, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during the “Assumption of Command” of new Police Chief, Director General Ronald Dela Rosa at Camp Crame, Philippine National Police headquarters. —AP

Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday his government is willing to face any inquiry into the deaths of hundreds of suspected drug dealers and users as human rights groups express alarm over extrajudicial killings. Nearly 600 suspected drug peddlers and users have been killed in police operations since Duterte took power six weeks ago, police say, but rights groups put the number at more than 1,000. “We are willing to...

RIO DE JANEIRO: Sweden’s Emilia Appelqvist fights for the ball with Brazil’s Beatriz (left) during the Brazil vs Sweden game on August 16, 2016. Sweden won against Brazil at the penalty shoot-out. — AFP

Sweden eliminate hosts

RIO DE JANEIRO: Sweden’s Emilia Appelqvist fights for the ball with Brazil’s Beatriz (left) during the Brazil vs Sweden game on August 16, 2016. Sweden won against Brazil at the penalty shoot-out. — AFPRIO DE JANEIRO: Sweden beat Brazil 4- 3 in a penalty shootout after the sides were goalless following extra time on Tuesday to reach the final of the women’s football tournament at the Rio Olympics. Sweden, whose previous best showing at...

RIO DE JANEIRO: US gymnast Simone Biles competes in the women’s floor event final of the Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena. — AFP

Biles bows out with four golds, name in lights

RIO DE JANEIRO: US gymnast Simone Biles competes in the women’s floor event final of the Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena. — AFPRIO DE JANEIRO: Simone Biles bowed out of her fabulous Olympic debut in Rio with a record-equaling fourth gold, short of the record five she sought, but with her name in lights among the gymnastics greats. “It’s been a long journey, but I’ve enjoyed every moment,” said the Texan whose early life...

BUCHAREST: Manchester City’s John Stones (right) vies with Steaua’s Alexandru Tudorie during the Champions League qualifying playoffs first leg soccer match at the National Arena Stadium in Bucharest, Romania on Tuesday, Aug 16, 2016. — AP

Aguero hits City treble despite penalty misses - Man City demolish Steaua Bucharest 5-0

BUCHAREST: Manchester City’s John Stones (right) vies with Steaua’s Alexandru Tudorie during the Champions League qualifying playoffs first leg soccer match at the National Arena Stadium in Bucharest, Romania on Tuesday, Aug 16, 2016. — APBERNE: Sergio Aguero missed two penalties in the first 20 minutes and then scored a hat-trick as Manchester City romped to a 5-0 win at Steaua Bucharest in the first leg of their Champions League playoff...

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan cricketers celebrate their 3-0 test series win over Australia at the end of the third cricket test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka yesterday. — AP

Australia lose Test crown after Sri Lanka whitewash

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan cricketers celebrate their 3-0 test series win over Australia at the end of the third cricket test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka yesterday. — APCOLOMBO: Australia lost their crown as the kings of Test cricket yesterday after another devastating burst of spin bowling from the veteran Rangana Herath helped Sri Lanka clinch an historic series whitewash. Set a formidable target of 324 in their second innings of the third and...

Al-Khaled Abdulrazzaq Al-Khaled

Boursa Kuwait’s companies information portal now live

Al-Khaled Abdulrazzaq Al-KhaledKUWAIT: Boursa Kuwait, the official operator of the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE), announced yesterday that the Companies Information Portal (CIP) is now live and fully functional. Listed companies can now access the portal through the KSE website and upload their company related information by using the username and password provided to them.The Companies Information Portal is a tool designed by Boursa Kuwait, with...

Maha Al-Ghunaim, nVice Chairman & Group CEO

Global reports KD 5.8m fee revenues in H1 2016 - Company reports KD895,000 net profit despite challenges

Maha Al-Ghunaim,Vice Chairman & Group CEOKUWAIT: Global announced its financial results for the first half ended 30 June 2016 reporting fee revenues of KD5.8 million and net profit of KD895,000 despite extremely challenging market environment and its adverse effect on the regional equity markets, investment banking deal flows and new money raising efforts.During H1 2016, the asset management business remained resilient with KD1.0 billion of...

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(Left) Demonstrators brandish placards and flags of Palestine during a rally in Rabat on Aug 3, 2024, protesting the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. (Right) Protesters rally in London during the "National March for Gaza", calling to end the genocide, stop arming the Zionist entity and no Middle East war on Aug 3, 2024. - AFP photos

Fears of Middle East war grow

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Late Information Minister Bader Al-Ya'agoub checking the damage.-KUNA

Invasion could not confiscate KUNA’s will, national role

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DHAKA: Anti-Discrimination Student Movement held a rally at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on August 3, 2024, to demand justice for the victims killed in the recent countrywide violence during anti-quota protests. -- AFP

Bangladesh students call for nationwide civil disobedience

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Shereeda Al-Maousherji

CSC’s faceprint attendance rule sparks debate