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Bangladesh arrests Islamists over Hindu priest’s slaying
DHAKA: Bangladesh police have arrested three local Islamists over the decapitation of a top Hindu priest, the latest attack targeting religious minorities in the Muslim-majority nation, officers said yesterday.The Islamic State (IS) group has claimed responsibility for the attack inside the temple complex on Sunday in the country's north, but local police said there was no evidence to suggest the jihadist group was involved."We've arrested three...
MANILA: Filipino activists hold a slogan during a gathering of martial law victims and personalities who joined the anti-dictatorship struggle in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, yesterday. — AP
Filipino torture victims vow to derail Marcos campaign
MANILA: Filipino activists hold a slogan during a gathering of martial law victims and personalities who joined the anti-dictatorship struggle in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, yesterday. — APMANILA: Angry victims of the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos vowed yesterday to derail his son's vice-presidential bid as they demanded long-delayed retribution.Hundreds who endured torture and imprisonment during Marcos' two-decade...
Trabzonspor's player Salih Dursun (R) shows a red card to referee Deniz Ates Bitnel (L) during Turkish Super Lig football matchnbetween Galatasaray and Trabzonspor
Turkish referee 'shown red card' in stormy top-flight clash
Trabzonspor's player Salih Dursun (R) shows a red card to referee Deniz Ates Bitnel (L) during Turkish Super Lig football matchbetween Galatasaray and TrabzonsporISTANBUL: Turkish football faced new questions over the credibility of the game yesterday after an anarchic clash between Galatasaray and Trabzonspor ended with just seven footballers from the Black Sea side on the pitch and one of its players showing the referee the red card. The...
New Zealand's Kane Williamson
McCullum gone for good as Aussies scent victory
New Zealand's Kane WilliamsonCHRISTCHURCH: Brendon McCullum drew the curtain on his illustrious batting career as a typically pugnacious but short-lived innings yesterday was unable to loosen Australia's firm grip on the second Test in Christchurch.On an emotional day when players and fans marked the fifth anniversary of the devastating Christchurch earthquake, the captain's departure in his 101st and final Test left New Zealand staring down the...
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SPA shooting tournament results
KUWAIT: As HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Fifth International Shooting Grand Prix approaches, the Sports Public Authority (SPA) Shooting Tournament was concluded at Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex. The tournament was in the Olympic shotgun events (skeet, trap and double trap) for men and women, and lasted three days.The closing ceremony was attended by President of Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations Eng Duaij...
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Ooredoo participates in equestrian tournament
KUWAIT: Ooredoo Kuwait, a member of international Ooredoo Group, participated inone of the most exciting activities of Hala Febrayer, which was held on February 19th and 20thin collaboration with Kuwait Riding Centre.The tournament was organized by Kuwait Riding Centre, where participants had the chance to compete in 3 different categories, based on their level of experience and skills. The two-day program included intermediate tournament, horse...
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Kuwait handicapped athletics to hold training camp in Al-Ain city
KUWAIT: Kuwait National Handicapped Athletics team left for Al-Ain city, UAE, to hold a training camp, for participation in Sharqa International Gathering and the Eighth Fazzaa Athletics Championship, as the two tournaments will be held in Sharqa and Dubai from 12/3 until 21/3.Head of the Kuwait delegation, chairman of the board of Kuwait Handicapped Sports Club Shafi Al-Hajiri said the Kuwait delegation has also Treasurer Saad Al-Azma along with...
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Monster cyclone slams Fiji
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde
IMF chief urges Gulf states to bring in taxes
International Monetary Fund chief Christine LagardeABU DHABI: The International Monetary Fund chief urged yesterday oil-exporting Gulf countries to introduce taxes, warning that low crude prices are likely to stay for an “extended period”. Gulf economies “need to strengthen their fiscal frameworks and reengineer their tax systems by reducing their heavy reliance on oil revenues and by boosting non-hydrocarbon sources of revenues,”...
ISTANBUL: Kuwaiti investors attend the Cityscape Turkey exhibition at Istanbul Congress Center.
Kuwaitis eye opportunities at Cityscape Turkey - Real estate transactions by Kuwaiti residents more than double in 2 years
ISTANBUL: Kuwaiti investors attend the Cityscape Turkey exhibition at Istanbul Congress Center.KUWAIT: Kuwaiti investors will have a unique opportunity to discover Turkey's diverse real estate landscape and meet with leading local and international developers and market experts at next month's inaugural Cityscape Turkey exhibition, which will be held from 24-26 March, 2016 at the Istanbul Congress Center.The latest addition to the Cityscape...
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Nissan Al-Babtain takes Gold & Bronze medal 2015 Nissan Regional Skills Contests
KUWAIT: Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain Co (AABC), the exclusive agent of Nissan in the State of Kuwait, is proud to announce that Nissan Al-Babtain Sales Executive Mohammed Dayane has received first place award during the annual Regional Nissan Sales Executive Excellence Competency (NISEC) contest, & Service Technician Tiljo Varkey received the bronze medal for the Nissan Service Technician Excellence Competency Award contest (NISTEC), held...
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Cadillac Alghanim invites Kuwait Cadillac Group to special gathering
KUWAIT: In a move that demonstrates the sincere appreciation the company holds toward its fans, Yusuf A Alghanim & Sons Automotive, the exclusive distributor of Cadillac vehicles in Kuwait, invited the Kuwait Cadillac Group (KCG), on Thursday, February 11th, 2016, to a special gathering at the Yusuf A. Alghanim & Sons Service Facility in Shuwaikh, where the members were individually thanked for their never-ending loyalty and support toward their...
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KUWAIT CITY: Jassim Al-Awadhi waits at a bus stop as a bus approaches in this file photo.
Disorganized bus network behind lacking transit system
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Kuwait's fencer Yusuf Al-Shamlan
Shamlan leaves Olympic Games
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KUWAIT: Young girls participate in Girl Up Kuwait's first conference which focused on the role of women in Kuwaiti society and politics.
Girl Up Kuwait: Young trailblazers give girls a voice
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Air Force carries out aeromedical evacuation exercise
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Kuwaiti pilots learn to fly Turkish Bayraktar drones