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New York: This Thursday, June 26, 2008 file photo shows a developer solution vial, left, and test device, right, for an oral rapid HIV test at a medical center in the Bronx borough of New York. —AP
HIV testing uncommon in teens despite recommendations
New York: This Thursday, June 26, 2008 file photo shows a developer solution vial, left, and test device, right, for an oral rapid HIV test at a medical center in the Bronx borough of New York. —APCHICAGO: Fewer than 1 in 4 high school students who've had sex have ever been tested for HIV, a troubling low rate that didn't budge over eight years, government researchers say. Young adults fared slightly better, although testing rates have...
(From left) Screenwriter Josh Singer, actor Brian d’Arcy James, producers Blye Pagon Faust, Nicole Rocklin and Steve Golin, actress Rachel McAdams, journalist Sacha Pfeiffer, guest and Executive Producer Tom Ortenberg, winners of Best Picture Award for “Spotlight” pose in the press room during the 21st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar. —AFP
Church child abuse scandals 'tip of iceberg' say real-life stars of Oscar-tipped film
(From left) Screenwriter Josh Singer, actor Brian d’Arcy James, producers Blye Pagon Faust, Nicole Rocklin and Steve Golin, actress Rachel McAdams, journalist Sacha Pfeiffer, guest and Executive Producer Tom Ortenberg, winners of Best Picture Award for “Spotlight” pose in the press room during the 21st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar. —AFPThe child abuse scandals plaguing the Catholic Church are only the tip of the...
This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Ice Cube, from left, as James Payton, Olivia Munn as Maya Cruz, and Kevin Hart as Ben Barber in a scene from the film, “Ride Along 2.”
'Ride Along 2' dethrones 'Star Wars' at N America box office
This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Ice Cube, from left, as James Payton, Olivia Munn as Maya Cruz, and Kevin Hart as Ben Barber in a scene from the film, “Ride Along 2.”Cop comedy "Ride Along 2" toppled "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" from its weeks-long spot atop the North American box office with a strong debut over a long holiday weekend, industry data showed Tuesday. "Ride Along 2" raked in $41 million over the four-day...
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Clooney says Oscars moving backwards on diversity
Oscar-winning actor George Clooney has weighed in on the swirling controversy over the all-white roster of acting nominations for this year's Academy Awards, saying the industry is moving backwards and needs to do better. Clooney, one of Hollywood's biggest and most politically active stars, also said in an interview with industry magazine Variety that beyond nominating actors of color, filmmakers need to provide better roles and opportunities...
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Russell Crowe takes in Giorgio Armani fashion from front row
Two human reactions to turbulent times emerged as fashion concepts during Milan Fashion Week, which wrapped up its five-day run on Tuesday: cocooning and militarization. On one end of the spectrum, designers offered men myriad forms of comfort for next fall and winter, including soft-cut jackets; enveloping cashmere, vicuna and alpaca knitwear; silken pajamas meant as street wear and the ubiquitous long scarf that in many collections substituted...
Nasser Al Attiyah, President QMMF
AL Attiyah welcomes participants at Qatar International rally 2016
Nasser Al Attiyah, President QMMFKUWAIT: Doha will host the opening round of Middle East Championship for rallies in the period between 4-6 Feb, 2016. In this regard, Nasser Al Attiyah President QMMF welcomed participants in Qatar International rally 2016 - the opening round of Middle East Championship for rallies 2016 - wishing them all the best of luck. He confirmed full readiness of the technical and administrative teams of QMMF for this...
Damir Dzumhur
‘Heavy’ match-fixing in tennis lower tiers
Damir DzumhurMELBOURNE: Match-fixing is commonplace in tennis's lower levels and efforts to fight it are inadequate, a senior anti-corruption official said after cheating claims rocked the sport during the Australian Open. After an explosive report claimed match-fixing was repeatedly going unpunished, Chris Eaton of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) criticized tennis's "opaque and secretive" anti-corruption body. The controversy...
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Amir meets Yazidi IS survivor
KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives yesterday at Bayan Palace Nadia Murad, a Yazidi survivor from the so-called Islamic State. - KUNA
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KPC denies reports of cuts in fuel subsidies - MP warns oil below $20 a barrel will be a catastrophe
KUWAIT: MP Faisal Al-Kundari yesterday warned that the drop of oil prices below $20 a barrel is a catastrophe and urged the government to propose alternative measures to diversify sources of income which heavily depend on oil.Kundari also called on the government to submit its vision for the present and the future in the face of low oil prices, adding that Kuwait's dependence on oil as the only source of income poses a serious risk for economic...
KUWAIT: (From left) His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah attend a meeting with members of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development.
Amir informed of islands' development projects - Part of vision to turn Kuwait into economic center
KUWAIT: (From left) His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah attend a meeting with members of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development.KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yesterday at Bayan Palace His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak...
Veteran actor Abdulhussein Abdulredha is honored by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak and Information Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud at a ceremony held to launch the Al-Qurain Cultural Festival.
Kuwait cultural festivals kick off - Azhar Grand Imam, veteran actors honored
Veteran actor Abdulhussein Abdulredha is honored by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak and Information Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud at a ceremony held to launch the Al-Qurain Cultural Festival.KUWAIT: Celebrations marking Al-Qurain Cultural Festival and Kuwait Capital of Islamic Culture 2016 kicked off on Monday, sponsored by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Addressing inaugural...
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Govt reviews subsidies with assembly soon
KUWAIT: The government is about to finish putting final touches on its plan concerning lifting subsidies, said informed ministerial sources, noting that once it was concluded, the Cabinet would refer a memo on the decisions to be taken on subsidies to the National Assembly in a few days. The sources added that the memo would neither be discussed in public nor behind closed doors, and that the government would only discuss it with MPs in a meeting...
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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.
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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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Kuwaiti pilots learn to fly Turkish Bayraktar drones