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A caretaker counts racing pigeons before their release

Dreams take flight for Pakistan’s pigeon racers

A caretaker counts racing pigeons before their releaseA flock of pigeons take off from a Lahore roof top at dawn, rising above the city's Mughal-era minarets before disappearing out of sight. Rather than being viewed as pests, these birds are champions of endurance who evoke a passionate following across Pakistan. "It is a love affair," says Akhlaq Khan, a famous octogenarian pigeon-fancier and author of the only book on the subject in Pakistan....

This file photo taken on September 20, 2015 shows winners of the award for Outstanding Drama Series for ‘Game of Thrones’ as they pose in the Press Room during the 67th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California. — AFP/AP photos

'Game of Thrones' tipped to top Emmys nods

This file photo taken on September 20, 2015 shows winners of the award for Outstanding Drama Series for ‘Game of Thrones’ as they pose in the Press Room during the 67th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California. — AFP/AP photosHollywood begins the run up to its annual prize-giving season today with "Game of Thrones" tipped once again to dominate the field at the announcement of the television industry's 2016 Emmy Awards nominations. The...

In this image released by Sony Pictures, from left, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Leslie Jones appear in a scene from, “Ghostbusters.” — AP photos

Reviving ‘Ghostbusters’ and keeping the original spirit

In this image released by Sony Pictures, from left, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Leslie Jones appear in a scene from, “Ghostbusters.” — AP photosForget everything you think you know about the new "Ghostbusters" movie. For all the scrutiny, hand-wringing and vitriol, you'd think it was about a presidential campaign, not just a kindhearted comedy based on a 32-year-old idea that features four funny women instead of four...

This file picture taken on August 16, 2015 shows dozens of people dressed up as Pikachu, the famous character of Nintendo’s videogame software Pokemon, dancing with fans as the final of a nine-day “Pikachu Outbreak” event in Yokohama, in suburban Tokyo. — AP/AFP photos

Pokemon Go unleashes legions of monster hunters

This file picture taken on August 16, 2015 shows dozens of people dressed up as Pikachu, the famous character of Nintendo’s videogame software Pokemon, dancing with fans as the final of a nine-day “Pikachu Outbreak” event in Yokohama, in suburban Tokyo. — AP/AFP photosRoland James Rodas sprang from bed near midnight to race outside and catch a nocturnal Pokemon. Edith Duro interrupted dinner to pursue a nearby creature. A player who...

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Allardyce tapped up for England job

Sam AllardyceLONDON: Sam Allardyce looks to be in pole position to become the next England manager after his club Sunderland revealed yesterday they granted at his request permission to speak to the Football Association.The 61-year-old Englishman, who was interviewed for the England job 10 years ago but lost out to Steve McClaren, spoke with the three-man FA panel on Tuesday about succeeding Roy Hodgson, who resigned after England were beaten by...

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MP calls for adding Hezbollah, Dawa to anti-terror bill - Speedy implementation of new sports law sought

KUWAIT: MP Abdullah Al-Maayouf said yesterday that a draft law proposed by fellow lawmaker Saleh Ashour to counter terrorist groups should have included Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iraq's Dawa Party besides the Islamic State group. A few days ago, Ashour submitted a draft law calling to consider the Islamic State as a terrorist group and also stipulating a jail term of between 10 and 20 years for those convicted of establishing or promoting terrorist...

KUWAIT: Cleaners gather during a strike in protest over unpaid salaries at the airport yesterday.

Airport cleaners strike over unpaid wages

KUWAIT: Cleaners gather during a strike in protest over unpaid salaries at the airport yesterday.KUWAIT: Cleaners at Kuwait International Airport went on strike yesterday in protest against not being paid their salaries since May.The cleaners also demanded to receive a minimum salary of KD 60 as stipulated in their contracts, as they do not have any other source of income.The workers' cleaning company declined to issue a statement to Kuwait...

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Kuwait’s April exports at KD 19 million: Report

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s exports have totaled about KD 19 million last April, with 75 percent (KD 14 million) to Arab states and 25 percent for the rest of the world, according to a report by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.Iraq had the most share of Kuwaiti Arab exports with 81 percent (KD 12 million), while Italy was the top on international level with 29 percent (KD 1.4 million), said the ministry in a report published yesterday.Exported items...

Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah meets with inventor Abeer Al-Naimi

Info Minister, ambassadors discuss regional, int’l issues - Sheikh Salman extols young Kuwaiti female inventor

Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah meets with inventor Abeer Al-NaimiKUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah met yesterday with the ambassadors of several brotherly and friendly countries in Kuwait.Sheikh Salman Sabah, who also doubles as Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, discussed...

KUWAIT: This handout photo shows debris at the site of the collapse reported yesterday at a college in Ardhiya

College's parking roof collapses, no injuries - 'Photograph-record-move' traffic accident project soon

KUWAIT: This handout photo shows debris at the site of the collapse reported yesterday at a college in ArdhiyaKUWAIT: Education Minister Bader Al-Essa said preliminary indicators about a roof's collapse at the parking lot of the basic education college point to a fault by the contracting company, adding that there were no injuries. He said an investigation committee will be formed to discuss the reasons for the accident. Official spokeswoman of...

Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Dr Mohammad Al-Hashel

Banking system in Kuwait remains sound, stable during 2015: Hashel

Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Dr Mohammad Al-HashelKUWAIT: The banking system in Kuwait remained sound and stable during 2015, where domestic credit posted a healthy growth, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Dr Mohammad Al-Hashel announced yesterday.Banks non-performing loan ratio continued its steady decline to reach a historically low level, coverage ratio climbed to a new high, capital adequacy levels stayed robust...

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A helicopter flied over burning oil fields which were set on fire by Iraqi soldiers before they retreated from Kuwait.

How Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait upended lives of expatriates

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ADDIS ABABA: Pedestrians walk on the newly built walkway in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian birr weakened by 28 percent against the dollar this week after the central bank adopted a market-determined foreign exchange rate. – AFP

Ethiopian authorities crack down on price hikes after currency float

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KUWAIT: Oil wells were set ablaze by Iraqi troops. – KUNA

Kuwait marks 34th invasion anniversary, remembers support

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(Left) Iranians take part in a funeral procession for late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Aug 1, 2024, ahead of his burial in Qatar. (Right) Hezbollah fighters and mourners carry the casket of slain top commander Fuad Shukr during his funeral in Beirut's southern suburbs on Aug 1, 2024. - AFP photos

Hamas, Hezbollah vow revenge

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Being in Kuwait during invasion: Soldier’s sister shares story