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Malian national Alou Doumbia, 32, the suspected “Number Two” of a group of Islamists accused of carrying out an attack last month on Ivory Coast’s Grand Bassam resort. — AFP
AU may finalize Mali counter terror force details by July - Insurgents more active despite efforts
Malian national Alou Doumbia, 32, the suspected “Number Two” of a group of Islamists accused of carrying out an attack last month on Ivory Coast’s Grand Bassam resort. — AFPBAHIR DAR: Plans for a new African counter-terrorism force to support vulnerable UN peacekeepers in Mali, where militant Islamist groups are stepping up their activities, should be finalized by July, the African Union's special envoy to Mali said.The government in...
LEICESTER: Leicester City’s English striker Jamie Vardy (3L) reacts after referee Jonathan Moss (C) showed Vardy his second yellow card for simulation to send him off during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and West Ham United at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on Sunday. — AFP
Vardy charged by FA over reaction to red card
LEICESTER: Leicester City’s English striker Jamie Vardy (3L) reacts after referee Jonathan Moss (C) showed Vardy his second yellow card for simulation to send him off during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and West Ham United at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on Sunday. — AFPLONDON: Jamie Vardy faces having his mandatory one-match ban lengthened, potentially ruling the striker out of more of...
BOSTON: Women’s winner Atsede Baysa of Ethiopa and men’s winner Lemi Berhanu Hayle of Ethiopia pose at the finish line after winning the 120th Boston Marathon yesterday in Boston, Massachusetts. — AFP
Ethiopians complete first ever sweep of Boston Marathon
BOSTON: Women’s winner Atsede Baysa of Ethiopa and men’s winner Lemi Berhanu Hayle of Ethiopia pose at the finish line after winning the 120th Boston Marathon yesterday in Boston, Massachusetts. — AFPBOSTON: Ethiopians nearly swept the Kenyans off the podium at the Boston Marathon yesterday, winning both the men’s and women’s races for the first time in history and taking five of the six spots on the victory stand. Lemi Berhanu Hayle...
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US To Boost Philippines Military Presence
BRISTOL: British Environment Secretary Liz Truss (left), British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne (second left), British Energy Secretary and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd (2R) and British Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb, speak following a tour of the National Composites Centre at the Bristol and Bath Science Park in Bristol, south-west England yesterday. — AFP
UK Treasury warns of economic costs of Brexit - Britain will be permanently poorer: Osborne
BRISTOL: British Environment Secretary Liz Truss (left), British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne (second left), British Energy Secretary and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd (2R) and British Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb, speak following a tour of the National Composites Centre at the Bristol and Bath Science Park in Bristol, south-west England yesterday. — AFPLONDON: Britain will be "permanently poorer" if it leaves...
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KIB participates in AUM career fair
KUWAIT: As part of its leading CSR program that supports Kuwaiti youth at all levels, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced its participation at AUM Career Fair that will be held at the university campus in Egaila on March 18, 2016.This participation stems from KIB’s strong belief in the youth potential and capability to innovate at all levels, as they are the cornerstone for private sector to flourish in the future.The General Manager of...
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Bahrah Trading Company wins 4 prestigious Bobcat awards
KUWAIT: Bahrah Trading Company (BTC) has won top awards in the BOBCAT annual Middle East & Africa regional dealer meeting held recently at Istanbul Turkey. The meeting was attended by distinguished Senior Management representatives from most of the dealers in the region.BTC delegation was represented by Paul Reynolds COO, Melakandy Hamza General Manager and Saadallah Salem Assistant Sales Manager.The main highlight of the event was the Award...
LAS VEGAS: People stand in line for a demonstration of the Oculus Rift at the Oculus booth during CES International, in Las Vegas
Oculus reacts to virtual reality privacy questions
LAS VEGAS: People stand in line for a demonstration of the Oculus Rift at the Oculus booth during CES International, in Las VegasBURBANK, Calif: An executive from virtual reality company Oculus says consumers shouldn’t be concerned about an invasion of their privacy when using the Oculus Rift. Jason Rubin , Oculus’ head of worldwide studios, is downplaying questions raised about the VR system’s privacy policy. “It’s a new medium,”...
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How long a virgin? It’s written in your genes
PARIS: A DNA study of more than 380,000 people has uncovered a rather surprising role for human genes: helping to determine the age at which you first have sex. Factors such as family stability, peer pressure and personality type are all known to influence whether teenagers choose to engage in sex young, or abstain until adulthood. Now a huge gene trawl has revealed that "genes have a substantial influence" too, according to study co-author Ken...
In this Saturday, June 13, 2015 file photo, Britain’s Prince William holds his son Prince George, with Queen Elizabeth II, right, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and the Prince of Wales during the Trooping The Color parade at Buckingham Palace in London
Queen Elizabeth II to mark 90th birthday at Windsor Castle
In this Saturday, June 13, 2015 file photo, Britain’s Prince William holds his son Prince George, with Queen Elizabeth II, right, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and the Prince of Wales during the Trooping The Color parade at Buckingham Palace in LondonThe longest-reigning monarch in British history turns 90 on Thursday, but Queen Elizabeth II is not planning a major, fireworks-filled celebration to mark the happy occasion. Just a gentle stroll...
Johnny Depp, center, and wife Amber Heard, left, arrive at the Southport Magistrates Court on the Gold Coast, Australia, yesterday
Amber Heard avoids jail in Australian dog smuggling spat
Johnny Depp, center, and wife Amber Heard, left, arrive at the Southport Magistrates Court on the Gold Coast, Australia, yesterdayActor Johnny Depp's wife Amber Heard pleaded guilty yesterday to providing a false immigration document when the couple brought their two dogs into Australia last year, but she managed to avoid jail time over what was dubbed the "war on terrier" debacle. Prosecutors dropped more serious charges that Heard illegally...
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India says Koh-i-Noor diamond belongs to Britain
A priceless diamond that is part of the Queen Mother’s Crown was given to Britain and not stolen, India’s government yesterday told the Supreme Court, which is hearing a suit seeking its return.The 108-carat Koh-i-Noor gem, which came into British hands during the colonial era, is the subject of a historic ownership dispute and has been claimed by at least four countries including India. But India’s Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar said the...
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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