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DES MOINES, Iowa: In this Oct 24, 2015 file photo, former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, wave to supporters after the Iowa Democratic Party’s Jefferson-Jackson fundraising dinner. — AP
Clinton made time at State for supporters - Calendars reveal high-profile meetings
DES MOINES, Iowa: In this Oct 24, 2015 file photo, former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, wave to supporters after the Iowa Democratic Party’s Jefferson-Jackson fundraising dinner. — APWASHINGTON: As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton opened her office to dozens of influential Democratic party fundraisers, former Clinton administration and campaign loyalists, and corporate donors to...
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Seven hacked to death in Congo hospital, dozens killed in clashes
KINSHASA: Seven people hacked to death in a hospital were among at least 30 people killed in fighting at the weekend between the army, backed by UN troops, and Islamist Ugandan rebels in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo, local sources said yesterday.Intelligence gaps, poor coordination and insufficient resources have rendered the Congolese army and the UN peacekeeping force ineffective against the armed ADF group that is estimated to have...
KUNDUZ: Staff members walk through the damaged Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) hospital in Afghanistan’s city of Kunduz. A US investigation into a strike on a charity-run Afghan hospital cited mistakes so “reckless” that observers said they left open the unsettling question of whether those involved had ripped up their own rulebook in a chaotic effort to take out the Taleban. — AFP
US embassy in Kabul warns of imminent attack in city
KUNDUZ: Staff members walk through the damaged Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) hospital in Afghanistan’s city of Kunduz. A US investigation into a strike on a charity-run Afghan hospital cited mistakes so “reckless” that observers said they left open the unsettling question of whether those involved had ripped up their own rulebook in a chaotic effort to take out the Taleban. — AFPWASHINGTON: The United States' embassy in Kabul yesterday...
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Killing of transgender Filipino in hotel - Philippine's court to issue verdict in US Marine case
OLONGAPO, Philippines: A Philippine court is expected to deliver its verdict today in the emotion-charged case of a US Marine accused of murdering a transgender Filipino after discovering her gender when they checked into a hotel, officials said.Philippine police were readying heavy security for the ruling in Olongapo City, northwest of Manila, in the case involving US Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton. Left-wing activists said they plan to hold...
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Moody's upgrades Gulf Bank's long-term deposit rating to A3 - Gulf Bank's outlook stable
KUWAIT: Moody's Investors Service, one of the world's leading international credit ratings agency, has upgraded Gulf Bank's long term deposit rating to "A3" from "Baa1" and the standalone baseline credit assessment (BCA) to "ba1" from "ba2". The Bank's short-term deposit ratings were affirmed at Prime-2 and Moody's has revised the outlook on long-term ratings to stable from positive.The upgrade in ratings is significant as it comes in an era of...
Hayssam El Masri, president of the Sharjah Oasis Real Estate Development.
Sharjah Waterfront City makes its debut at Cityscape Kuwait 2015
Hayssam El Masri, president of the Sharjah Oasis Real Estate Development.KUWAIT: Following the huge success achieved at Cityscape Global 2015 in the UAE, Sharjah Oasis Real Estate Development, a rising real estate developer in the region, has announced the participation of its most iconic project, Sharjah Waterfront City, in Cityscape Kuwait 2015. The project will be showcased on stand C20 at Kuwait International Fairgrounds from 9-11 December...
Mohammed Waleed Al-Qaddoumi and Mohammed Thabet
TREG offers a unique residential development project in Birmingham
Mohammed Waleed Al-Qaddoumi and Mohammed ThabetKUWAIT: Mohammed Waleed Al-Qaddoumi, Deputy Managing Director, Marketing and Manager, Canada branch of Top Real Estate Group (TREG) said that the Group is proud to offer its clients in Kuwait and Qatar one of the best real estate residential projects in Birmingham, UK. This project is developed by Seven Capital, a firm specializing in real estate development across central and northern UK....
KUWAIT: A group photograph of the debt capital market conference in Kuwait.
KAMCO hosts debt capital market conference - Conference in partnership with The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association
KUWAIT: A group photograph of the debt capital market conference in Kuwait.KUWAIT: KAMCO Investment Company, a leading investment company with one of the largest AUMs in the region, and winner of the prestigious Kuwait Asset Manager of the Year Award 2015, hosted the debt capital market conference in Kuwait in partnership with The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association (GBSA). The event coincided with the introduction of new by-laws by Kuwait's Capital...
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Microsoft demonstrates breakthrough solutions at fifth Zain conference
Charles NahasKUWAIT: Microsoft Kuwait has announced its participation at the upcoming 5thZain Technology Conference, which will be held in the Rotana Amwaj hotel, Bahrain, from November 30th to December 2nd, 2015. At the event, Microsoft will share knowledge and showcase technology, and also use the networking opportunity to enrich existing partnerships and develop new relationships with customers in the Kingdom and region.Charles Nahas,...
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Study shows that obese children are more likely to have heart disease
KUWAIT: A team of consultants from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London and University College London Institute of Child Health conducted research to see if obese children suffered from stiffer arteries when compared to children of a more ideal weight. Obesity affects 1.4 million adults around the world and is linked to multiple health issues which can lead to an earlier death. 41.4% of girls between the age of 15-18 and 60.4% of boys of...
This photo provided by Lionsgate shows, Liam Hemsworth, left, as Gale Hawthorne, Sam Clafin, back left, as Finnick Odair, Evan Ross, back right, as Messalia, and Jennifer Lawrence, right, as Katniss Everdeen, in the film, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.”
'Hunger Games' beats 'Good Dinosaur,' 'Creed' at box office
This photo provided by Lionsgate shows, Liam Hemsworth, left, as Gale Hawthorne, Sam Clafin, back left, as Finnick Odair, Evan Ross, back right, as Messalia, and Jennifer Lawrence, right, as Katniss Everdeen, in the film, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.”Despite some mighty competition, Katniss and her crew dominated the box office once again. "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" held on to its first-place spot in its second...
(From left) Producer, Pietro Valsecchi, Argentinian actor Rodrigo de la Serna, Italian director Daniele Luchetti and Chilean actor Sergio Hernandez pose during a photocall of the movie “Chiamatemi Francesco, il Papa della gente” (Call me Francis, the Pope of the People).
'Call me Francesco': New film recalls pope's darkest moments
(From left) Producer, Pietro Valsecchi, Argentinian actor Rodrigo de la Serna, Italian director Daniele Luchetti and Chilean actor Sergio Hernandez pose during a photocall of the movie “Chiamatemi Francesco, il Papa della gente” (Call me Francis, the Pope of the People).The challenges faced by Pope Francis during the dark years of the Argentine military dictatorship (1976-1983) are portrayed in a new film, "Call Me Francesco", which will...
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KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan chairs a meeting on Thursday to review the latest developments in the implementation of the new airport project (T2). -- KUNA phots
Al-Mashaan: Stick to timeline for Kuwait’s airport terminal project
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KUWAIT: Vehicles move at snail pace on a rainy evening in downtown Kuwait. --KUNA
Kuwait received varying amounts of rainfall: Official
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AMMAN: Kuwait’s Ambassador to Jordan Hamad Al-Marri hands over Kuwait’s annual donation to the UNRWA worth $2 million.
Kuwait hands over $2m as donation to UNRWA
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Sabah Al-Salem University: A symbol of Kuwait’s science and knowledge
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DHAKA: Garment workers sewing clothes at a Snowtex Group textile factory in Dhamrai, a sub-district in Dhaka. - AFP
Bangladesh garment industry rebounds, but workers see no change