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Reduction of traffic fines baseless information: MoI
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) refuted news reports circulated in the social media outlets over reduction of traffic fines value or the possibility of making partial payments for such violations. The Ministry described in a statement such news as ‘baseless.’The Security Media Department at the ministry said in a press statement yesterday that such traffic citations are the state’s right where in any way can be reduced except through...
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Kuwait celebrates Crown Prince's 10th anniversary
KUWAIT: His Highness Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah takes the constitutional oath at the National Assembly on February 20, 2006. — KUNAKUWAIT: The State of Kuwait celebrates today the tenth anniversary of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's assumption of the senior post. On February 7th, 2006, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah issued an Amiri Order, naming...
KUWAIT: US Ambassador to KuwaitnDouglas Silliman speaks during thenforum. —Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
25 years later, Kuwaitis still grateful to US-led coalition
KUWAIT: US Ambassador to Kuwait Douglas Silliman speaks during the forum. —Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: Twenty-five years after liberation, Kuwaitis are still thankful and emotional when talking about it, US Ambassador to Kuwait Douglas Silliman said at a forum organized by the US Embassy at the Gulf University for Science and Technology Wednesday evening. Speaking at the forum, which was also attended via Skype from Washington by former...
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Soccer-Kuwaiti World Cup heroes seek to get FIFA ban lifted
MP Abdullah Al-MaayoufDUBAI: Four of Kuwait's 1982 World Cup heroes are touring the Gulf region lobbying soccer chiefs in an attempt to have a FIFA ban on the country's football association overturned. World soccer's governing body suspended the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) in October after a deadline to change a government sports law was not met.Kuwait, home to influential sports power broker Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, is now banking...
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Saudis halt $4bn aid to Lebanon military
RIYADHRIYADH: Saudi Arabia said yesterday it has halted a $3 billion program for military supplies to Lebanon in protest against Hezbollah, the group fighting in support of Syria's regime. In light of positions taken by Hezbollah, the kingdom proceeded to "a comprehensive review of its relations with the Lebanese republic", an unnamed official told the Saudi Press Agency. It added that the remainder of a $1 billion financing package for Lebanese...
In this picture released online by the Sabratha Municipal Council on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 shows the site where U.S. American warplanes struck an Islamic State training camp in Sabratha, Libya near the Tunisian border. ATunisian described as a key extremist operative probably was killed, the Pentagon announced. In Libya, local officials estimated that more than 40 people were killed with more wounded, some critically. (Sabratha Municipal Council via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
US strikes IS in Libya, 41 dead
In this picture released online by the Sabratha Municipal Council on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 shows the site where U.S. American warplanes struck an Islamic State training camp in Sabratha, Libya near the Tunisian border. ATunisian described as a key extremist operative probably was killed, the Pentagon announced. In Libya, local officials estimated that more than 40 people were killed with more wounded, some critically. -APTRIPOLI: A US air...
Manchester United's goalie Sergio Romero fails to save a winning goal from Paul Onuachu of Midtjylland at MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark, on Thursday, Feb. 18 2016. (Jens Dresling/Polfoto via AP) DENMARK OUT
United's Europa misery worsens - Valencia thrash Rapid Vienna 6-0
Manchester United's goalie Sergio Romero fails to save a winning goal from Paul Onuachu of Midtjylland at MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark, on Thursday, Feb. 18 2016. (Jens Dresling/Polfoto via AP) DENMARK OUTLONDON: Manchester United's hopes of salvaging their season in the Europa League suffered a stinging setback when they lost 2-1 at Danish side Midtjylland in the first leg of their last-32 clash on Thursday. With the triple European Cup...
Egyptian mourners carry the coffin of Mohamed Ali Sayed Ismail, who was allegedly shot dead by a policeman over a fare dispute the day before, during his funeral on February 19, 2016 in the capital Cairo. Egyptian police said they had arrested an officer who allegedly shot dead Mohamed Ali Sayed Ismail over a fare dispute, following a rare protest against security abuses and a backlash on social media. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will ask parliament to amend the law to toughen sanctions for police abuses, his office said Friday, a day after a police shooting sparked outrage in the country. / AFP / ALAA EL-KASSAS
Sisi proposes law to curb police abuses - Police shooting sparks outrage
Egyptian mourners carry the coffin of Mohamed Ali Sayed Ismail, who was allegedly shot dead by a policeman over a fare dispute the day before, during his funeral on February 19, 2016 in the capital Cairo. Egyptian police said they had arrested an officer who allegedly shot dead Mohamed Ali Sayed Ismail over a fare dispute, following a rare protest against security abuses and a backlash on social media. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi...
British Prime Minister David Cameron arrives for an EU summit at the EU Council building in Brussels on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Cameron faces tough new talks with European partners after through-the-night meetings failed to make much progress on his demands for a less intrusive European Union. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Battle to nail down 'Brexit' deal drags into second day - 'Still no deal' as EU summit runs overtime
British Prime Minister David Cameron arrives for an EU summit at the EU Council building in Brussels on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Cameron faces tough new talks with European partners after through-the-night meetings failed to make much progress on his demands for a less intrusive European Union. -AP BRUSSELS: Prime Minister David Cameron admitted there was "still no deal" yesterday as he headed into a second day of talks after all-night...
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Pope vs Trump: Not Christian to only build border walls
This handout picture released by the Vatican press office shows Pope Francis flanked by the President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto and his wife Angelica Rivera during a farewell ceremony as he leaves Mexico from the airport of Ciudad Juarez on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO/HO RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO...
A protester displays a placard during a rally near the Chinese Consulate in the financial district of Makati city, Philippines, to denounce the alleged deployment of surface-to-air-missiles by China on the disputed islands off South China Sea, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. The protesters are calling on China to halt its island-building on some of the disputed islands and its alleged increasing militarization. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Reversal: China accuses US of militarizing South China Sea
A protester displays a placard during a rally near the Chinese Consulate in the financial district of Makati city, Philippines, to denounce the alleged deployment of surface-to-air-missiles by China on the disputed islands off South China Sea, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. The protesters are calling on China to halt its island-building on some of the disputed islands and its alleged increasing militarization. -AP BEIJING: China yesterday accused the...
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Hilary takes one of her toughest shots at rival - Clinton questions Sanders' ties as race tightens
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 18: Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a "Get Out The Caucus" event on February 18, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With two days to go before the democratic caucuses in Nevada, Hillary Clinton is campaigning in Las Vegas. -AFPLAS VEGAS: Fighting for a victory just days before Nevada's caucuses, Hillary Clinton took one of her toughest shots at rival Bernie...
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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