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FALLUJAH, IRAQ: Iraqi security forces gather on the outskirts of Fallujah as they prepare an operation aimed at retaking the city from the Islamic State (IS) group yesterday.—AFP
Iraq Green Zone breach may set stage for more violence - Sharpening political divisions in Iraq
FALLUJAH, IRAQ: Iraqi security forces gather on the outskirts of Fallujah as they prepare an operation aimed at retaking the city from the Islamic State (IS) group yesterday.—AFPBAGHDAD: The latest breach of Baghdad's Green Zone by angry protesters may set the stage for further violence between demonstrators and security forces, as well as sharpening political divisions in Iraq.Supporters of cleric Moqtada al-Sadr broke into the Green Zone-a...
BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN: Volunteers standing near the wreckage of the destroyed vehicle, in which Mullah Mohammad Akhtar Mansour was allegedly traveling in the Ahmed Wal area on Saturday.-AP
Pakistan says US drone strike violated its sovereignty - Death of Taleban leader 'confirmed'
BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN: Volunteers standing near the wreckage of the destroyed vehicle, in which Mullah Mohammad Akhtar Mansour was allegedly traveling in the Ahmed Wal area on Saturday.-APQUETTA, PakistanL Taleban supremo Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan, senior militant sources told AFP yesterday, adding that an insurgent assembly was underway to decide on his successor. Saturday's bombing raid, the first known...
DHAKA, BANGLADESH: Bangladeshi people walk through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall on Saturday. — AP
Thousands homeless in cyclone-hit Bangladesh
DHAKA, BANGLADESH: Bangladeshi people walk through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall on Saturday. — APCHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH: Thousands of Bangladeshis were left homeless on Sunday after Cyclone Roanu battered the impoverished southern coastal region, ripping apart flimsy houses and killing at least 24 people.The storm on Saturday ploughed through low-lying villages in the Chittagong and Barisal regions, where residents described...
LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron (L) takes a drink as he speaks to an employee on a visit to a supermarket yesterday.—AP
Cameron says Trump comments on Muslim ban ‘very dangerous’
LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron (L) takes a drink as he speaks to an employee on a visit to a supermarket yesterday.—APLONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron said yesterday US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s comments on banning Muslims from entering the United States were “very dangerous”, adding to his criticism of the presumptive Republican nominee. “It’s a very dangerous thing to say ... as well as a...
LONDON: Manchester United’s Dutch manager Louis van Gaal (R) speaks with Manchester United’s English striker Wayne Rooney before the start of the FA Cup trophy following the English FA Cup final football match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Wembley stadium. — AFP
'It's over' says Van Gaal amid Mourinho reports
LONDON: Manchester United’s Dutch manager Louis van Gaal (R) speaks with Manchester United’s English striker Wayne Rooney before the start of the FA Cup trophy following the English FA Cup final football match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Wembley stadium. — AFPLONDON: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal left the squad's hotel yesterday saying "it's over" amid reports he was about to be replaced by Jose Mourinho....
LEEDS: England’s Jonny Bairstow celebrates after reaching his hundred during play on the second morning of the first cricket Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Headingley. — AFP
Bairstow vindicates Cook's as England hammer Sri Lanka
LEEDS: England’s Jonny Bairstow celebrates after reaching his hundred during play on the second morning of the first cricket Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Headingley. — AFPLEEDS: England captain Alastair Cook said he knew Jonathan Bairstow would be an international player from the moment he first set eyes on him after the Yorkshireman's impressive century set up a thumping Test win over Sri Lanka. England thrashed the tourists...
BANGALORE: The Lamborghini Huracan 610-4 Spyder is seen at a showroom during its launch in Bangalore. Lamborghini rolled out its new $580,000 supercar onto the streets of India this month, but local millionaires tempted to buy the flashy convertible could hit a bump in the road thanks to the taxman. — AFP
India's superrich tax evaders face crackdown - At least 500 Indian celebrities, tycoons figure in Panama Papers scandal
BANGALORE: The Lamborghini Huracan 610-4 Spyder is seen at a showroom during its launch in Bangalore. Lamborghini rolled out its new $580,000 supercar onto the streets of India this month, but local millionaires tempted to buy the flashy convertible could hit a bump in the road thanks to the taxman. — AFPNEW DELHI: Lamborghini rolled out its new $580,000 supercar onto the streets of India this month, but local millionaires tempted to buy the...
Hassan Al-Jaidah,nCEO, KQIC.
KQIC adds KNET payment mode for its personal insurances
Hassan Al-Jaidah,CEO, KQIC.KUWAIT: KQIC Insured, a premier insurer in Kuwait yesterday announced the launch of a new electronic payment service for purchasing personal insurances online; customers can now log onto www.qic-insured.com, select the insurance cover and pay via KNET.Speaking on the launch on this added service, Hassan Al-Jaidah, CEO of KQIC stated, "As part of our ongoing improvements and adaptations to our customers' expectations...
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TAITRA leads Taiwan trade mission to Saudi, Bahrain, Kuwait and UAE
KUWAIT:  Commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) led a trade delegation of 30 well-established Taiwanese suppliers representing various industries to visit Riyadh, Dammam, and Jubail in Saudi Arabia, Manama in Bahrain, Kuwait City in Kuwait and Dubai in UAE from May 6 to May 20, 2016. The purpose of this visit was to facilitate business cooperation between the 30 Taiwanese...
NYARUKOMBE, Rwanda: A pregnant woman records her information by SMS on the country’s “RapidSMS” health system on April 27, 2016. — AFP
In Rwanda, a phone text can save a baby
NYARUKOMBE, Rwanda: A pregnant woman records her information by SMS on the country’s “RapidSMS” health system on April 27, 2016. — AFPNYARUKOMBE, Rwanda: Using an old mobile phone, health worker Floride Uwinkesha logs the latest local pregnancy, part of efforts in Rwanda to boost maternal health through a monitoring program in isolated rural areas. The scheme has already helped slash infant and maternal mortality rates. Marceline...
Elvis Presley’s custom 1969 Gibson Dove guitar, made for him by his father, is displayed at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York. — AFP
Elvis guitar fetches $334,000 at New York auction
Elvis Presley’s custom 1969 Gibson Dove guitar, made for him by his father, is displayed at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York. — AFPA guitar given to Elvis Presley by his father in 1969 went under the hammer for $334,000 in New York during an auction that also saw a Michael Jackson vest fetch $256,000. Vernon Presley is said to have changed the finish of the Gibson Dove acoustic guitar to ebony after his son earned his black belt in karate. It...
This image released by Sony Pictures shows the character Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis, in a scene from “The Angry Birds Movie.”— AP
Box Office: 'Angry Birds' soars in US debut, 'Captain America' stays powerful
This image released by Sony Pictures shows the character Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis, in a scene from “The Angry Birds Movie.”— AP"The Angry Birds Movie" has flown to victory at the US box office with a $39 million opening weekend at 3,932 locations, handily topping "Captain America: Civil War" and "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising." The launch for Sony's animated avian tale performed in line with forecasts as did the third weekend of...
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Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah and other officials take a group photo after the 54th session of the Permanent Arab Committee for Human Rights. – KUNA photos
Kuwait promotes human rights, calls for exchange of expertise