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This undated image provided by Storm Entertainment shows the cover of a comic book “Female Force: Elizabeth Warren” featuring a likeness of Massachusetts Sen Elizabeth Warren. — AP
Elizabeth Warren, comic book hero? Senator is latest to star
Her parents didn’t hail from the planet Krypton, and she was never bitten by a radioactive spider, but that hasn’t stopped Elizabeth Warren from starring as a comic book hero. “Female Force: Elizabeth Warren” tells the true-life story of Warren’s rise from Oklahoma schoolgirl to US senator and champion of the liberal wing of the Democratic Party.The 22-page comic is the brainchild of Portland, Oregon-based publishers Storm Entertainment...
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1990s WWE wrestling star Chyna dies in Southern California
In this file photo, Joanie Laurer, former pro wrestler known as Chyna, flexes her bicep as she arrives at the 31st annual American Music Awards, in Los Angeles. —AP photosChyna, the tall, muscle-bound, raven-haired pro-wrestler who rocketed to popularity in the 1990s and later made the rounds on reality TV, has died, authorities said. Police in Southern California said they were responding to a 911 call from a friend of the former World...
In this photo the famed Birds’ Head Haggadah, a medieval copy of a text read around the Passover holiday table, is seen on display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. — AP
Jewish family makes claims to prized Passover manuscript
In this photo the famed Birds’ Head Haggadah, a medieval copy of a text read around the Passover holiday table, is seen on display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. — APThe grandchildren of one of the earliest Jewish victims of the Nazis are laying claim to a jewel of Israel's top museum: the world's oldest illustrated Passover manuscript. The descendants of a German Jewish lawmaker say the famed Birds' Head Haggadah, a medieval copy of the...
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Disability - not inability
KUWAIT: The third Disabled Tournament organized by Kuwait Disabled Sports Club came to a close on Wednesday night at the club halls. Activities include; shooting, athletics and target ball for the visually impaired. In the results of the third and final day, Al-Nasser team (represented by Abdallah Al-Haraz, Abdelaziz Al-Otaibi, Rashid Al-Hassan and Talal Al-Azmi) won the target ball event; Tahreer team took the second place while Wahda ended in...
TURIN: Juventus’ forward Paulo Dybala from Argentina (2nd left) scores a penalty during the Italian Serie A football match Juventus Vs Lazio on April 20, 2016 at the ‘Juventus Stadium’ in Turin. — AFP
Juventus march on; Totti sets Roma hearts racing
TURIN: Juventus’ forward Paulo Dybala from Argentina (2nd left) scores a penalty during the Italian Serie A football match Juventus Vs Lazio on April 20, 2016 at the ‘Juventus Stadium’ in Turin. — AFPMILAN: A Paulo Dybala brace kept Juventus’s title push on track but Francesco Totti stole the show in Serie A with two goals in a 3-2 win over Torino that moved Roma closer to Champions League qualification on Wednesday. Juve’s closest...
Actress Katerina Lechou (right) acting the high priestess passes the Olympic flame at the Temple of Hera yesterday during the lighting ceremony of the Olympic flame in ancient Olympia, the sanctuary where the Olympic Games were born in 776 BC. — AFP
Torch lit in ancient Olympia - Rio Games countdown begins
Actress Katerina Lechou (right) acting the high priestess passes the Olympic flame at the Temple of Hera yesterday during the lighting ceremony of the Olympic flame in ancient Olympia, the sanctuary where the Olympic Games were born in 776 BC. — AFPANCIENT OLYMPIA: The Olympic flame was lit yesterday in an ancient temple in one country in crisis and solemnly sent off carrying international hopes that Brazil’s political paralysis will not...
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In about-face, oil workers end strike, return to work - MPs welcome move; KPC to restore full oil output
KUWAIT: Kuwait's state oil firm said yesterday it expects to restore full production within three days after workers ended a strike in a surprise about-turn that triggered a renewed slide in world prices. The walkout by thousands of staff of Kuwait Petroleum Corp (KPC) and its subsidiaries on Sunday in a dispute over planned pay cuts had slashed the state's output from 3.0 million barrels per day to 1.5 million and prompted a brief rally in world...
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Cabinet demands 'simple' changes to electricity bill - Lawmaker warns of sports betting's spread
KUWAIT: The cabinet wants amendments to be made to the electricity tariff categories bill that was initially approved by the parliament and will be voted on next Tuesday. According to sources familiar with the cabinet's thinking, the government demands that any changes made to be 'simple' ones. The government believes that excluding citizens in private, investment and commercial residences contradicts with its plans to rationalize and cut...
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Ministry mulls increasing public services prices
KUWAIT: In a bid to increase government revenues, the finance ministry is currently keen on accelerating the study of a project on studying all public services provided by various government bodies, said informed sources, noting that the ministry addressed all concerned ministries and establishments requesting suggestions about increasing the prices of services they provide.The sources said that the ministry has finished reviewing lists of all...
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah
Premier meets oil unionists: ‘No buckling to coercive demands’
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-SabahKUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah yesterday emphasized that there is no room at all to respond to coercive demands, such as abstaining from work or disrupting public interests or vital services, which is highly dangerous and poses a serious threat to state pillars. His Highness the Premier made his comments during a meeting at Bayan...
KUWAIT: Cabinet Affairs Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah and British Ambassador Matthew Lodge cut the cake during a ceremony to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s birthday. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Sheikh Mohammad hails strong ties with Britain
KUWAIT: Cabinet Affairs Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah and British Ambassador Matthew Lodge cut the cake during a ceremony to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s birthday. — Photos by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah has lauded the solid ties between Kuwait and Britain. In a statement during celebrations held at the British embassy on the occasion of Queen...
KUWAIT: Eaman Al-Roudhan, CEO of Zain Kuwait (left) and Hanan Hamdan, Head of the UNHCR Kuwait office attend the press conference.
Zain, UNHCR sign memorandum of understanding to support refugees
KUWAIT: Eaman Al-Roudhan, CEO of Zain Kuwait (left) and Hanan Hamdan, Head of the UNHCR Kuwait office attend the press conference.KUWAIT: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) signed a memorandum of understanding with Zain Telecommunication Company during a signing ceremony on Tuesday at the UN House in West Mishref. "The memorandum of understanding aims to support refugee issues and improve their situation," said Hanan...
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman endorses Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. - KUNA
Prince Mohammed endorses Saudi FIFA World Cup 2034 bid