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In this photograph, Indian abstract artist Vasudeo Gaitonde’s untitled painting is displayed as William Robinson, lead auctioneer (unseen) seeks bids during the third Christie’s India Sale at Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.—AFP
Indian painting sells for record $4.4 mn at Christie's auction
In this photograph, Indian abstract artist Vasudeo Gaitonde’s untitled painting is displayed as William Robinson, lead auctioneer (unseen) seeks bids during the third Christie’s India Sale at Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.—AFPMUMBAI: An oil painting by abstract artist Vasudeo S Gaitonde sold for 293 million rupees ($4.4 million) at a Christie's auction in Mumbai on Tuesday, setting a new world record for Indian artwork. Gaitonde's untitled...
Malaysian Muslim women pose for pictures with members of Malaysia’s Star Wars Fan Club dressed as various characters before watching ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ at a cinema in Subang, outside Kuala Lumpur yesterday. — AP/AFP photos
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' powers up second best opening in France
Malaysian Muslim women pose for pictures with members of Malaysia’s Star Wars Fan Club dressed as various characters before watching ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ at a cinema in Subang, outside Kuala Lumpur yesterday. — AP/AFP photos"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" powered up the biggest non-holiday opening ever in France, and the country's second best opening of all times behind "Spectre." Sources are reporting that "Star Wars: The Force...
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Gulf states raise rates in tune with Fed move - Global markets react positively to Fed decision
People stand in front of advertising for an IT and BPO services provider in Manila yesterday. The Philippines is poised to race Asia’s fastest-growing economies as a booming services sector overshadows losses from routine typhoons, the country’s economic planning secretary said yesterday.—AFPKUWAIT: Energy-rich Gulf states Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain raised their interest rates Wednesday after a landmark decision by the US Federal...
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Lamborghinis versus 'garbage salaries' - The rich became richer during Spain's economic downturn
POZUELO DE ALARCÓN, Spain: On a tree-lined street in the wealthy Madrid suburb of Pozuelo de Alarcon a shiny red Lamborghini, placed in the showroom's prime position, courts the attention of Spain's elite.The Italian luxury car maker opened its first dealership in Spain in the exclusive neighborhood, home to top footballers and executives, in 2013 as the country was limping out of a steep recession caused by the collapse of a property bubble in...
Fahad Al-Ansari, Mohammad Ibrahim, Capello, Luis Figo, Mohammad Jragh and Nesta
Amir to inaugurate Jaber stadium - World Cup stars to play in Kuwait
Fahad Al-Ansari, Mohammad Ibrahim, Capello, Luis Figo, Mohammad Jragh and NestaKUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is scheduled to patronize and attend inauguration of Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium today. His Highness the Amir will inaugurate the stadium in Al-Ardiah district at 07:30 pm tonightDuring the press conference held prior to the Jaber Stadium opening celebration. Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdallah...
Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho
Mourinho sacked as Chelsea manager
Chelsea Manager Jose MourinhoLONDON: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has left the club "by mutual consent" after a disastrous start to the season, the Premier League champions announced yesterday. "Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent," the club said in a statement on their website, confirming earlier media reports."All at Chelsea thank Jose for his immense contribution since he returned as manager in...
YOKOHANMA: Barcelona forward Luis Suarez (2nd R) scores against Guangzhou Evergrande during their Club World Cup semi-final football match in Yokohama yesterday. — AFP
Suarez scores hat-trick as Barcelona stroll into final
YOKOHANMA: Barcelona forward Luis Suarez (2nd R) scores against Guangzhou Evergrande during their Club World Cup semi-final football match in Yokohama yesterday. — AFPYOKOHAMA: Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick, including an exquisite second goal, as Barcelona strolled into the Club World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Asian champions Guangzhou Evergrande yesterday.Guangzhou gave the European champions a couple of scares in the first half but the...
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Court says coed ban in line with constitution - Assembly approves animal rights bill
KUWAIT: The constitutional court, the highest court in the country, ruled yesterday that a 19-year old legislation that bans the mixing of male and female students at universities is in line with the constitution and turned down a challenge against it. The challenge was filed in February by two male students and a lawyer, contesting that the law violates gender equality stipulated in the constitution and overburdens the government with highly...
KUWAIT: Amnesty International researcher Drewery Dyke speaks during a press conference at the Kuwait Human Rights Association yesterday. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Amnesty: Kuwait sliding into repression
KUWAIT: Amnesty International researcher Drewery Dyke speaks during a press conference at the Kuwait Human Rights Association yesterday. - Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: Amnesty International urged Kuwait yesterday to release political prisoners and warned that the state was at risk of sliding deeper into repression. In a report titled "The Iron Fist Policy: Criminalization of Peaceful Dissent in Kuwait", Amnesty said more than 90 government...
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Kuwait Airways scraps New York-London route
KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways is no longer selling tickets for flights between New York's John F Kennedy airport and London's Heathrow, after the US Transportation Department threatened legal action for its refusal to sell tickets to Israelis, reported USA Today. "Today, Kuwait Airways informed the US DOT that they will be eliminating service between JFK and London Heathrow," Namrata Kolachalam, a department spokeswoman, said Tuesday."Sorry, we were...
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Customs department looking for 'suspicious vehicles'; Paris attacks Terror funding
KUWAIT: An official source at the customs detectives said the department provided all its branches at all land border checkpoints with the numbers of wanted Kuwaiti and Gulf cars, because their owners are involved in terrorist or security cases. The source said the number of wanted cars is around 20. He said customs officers intensified their search for them at various outposts, adding there is cooperation and coordination with the Interior...
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Expat govt employees over 50 to be terminated by March 1
KUWAIT: The Civil Services Commission (CSC) has received instructions to terminate all expatriate government employees aged 50 and above effective as of March 1, 2016, said well-informed sources, explaining the decision includes all nationalities. The sources also explained that the decision includes jobs that can be done by Kuwaitis listed on long government employment waiting lists.Responding to a question whether the decision includes expats...
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