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Lesson from Paris
The bloody events in Paris last week claimed the lives of dozens of people and injured scores of others, provoking anger and panic. Despite the large number of news reports and analyses about the terrorists, the perpetrators of the crime and the loss of innocent lives, the sanctity of the dead in France and respect for the grief their parents and friends were maintained. No photos were published of the bodies or faces of the dead, nor did their...
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Young man arrested on suspected terror charges
KUWAIT: A young man was recently arrested and referred to the state security department over suspicions of practicing some illegal activities that might be related to terrorism. Security sources explained that the man, a stateless resident, was arrested in Taima, Jahra after police searched his vehicle at a checkpoint and found a large number of electric devices, electric cables and a small spy copter in the trunk. Police also found a power...
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Duo arrested with 6,000 Tramadol
KUWAIT: Criminal detectives arrested four persons with possession of 6,000 Tramadol tablets they intended to sell in Khaitan. A security source said that detectives asked an undercover source to buy Tramadol tablets from one of the suspects, and the arrest was made during the exchange. The suspect then told detectives about three other accomplices of his, who were arrested and sent to the Drugs Control General Department.Ex-con arrestedCapital...
Malian troops take position outside the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako on November 20, 2015. Gunmen went on a shooting rampage at the luxury hotel in Mali's capital Bamako, seizing 170 guests and staff in an ongoing hostage-taking that has left at least three people dead. AFP PHOTO / HABIBOU KOUYATE
Islamists storm luxury hotel in Mali; 27 killed - Jihadist group Al Mourabitoun claims responsibility
Malian troops take position outside the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako on November 20, 2015. Gunmen went on a shooting rampage at the luxury hotel in Mali's capital Bamako, seizing 170 guests and staff in an ongoing hostage-taking that has left at least three people dead. AFP PHOTO / HABIBOU KOUYATEBAMAKO: At least 27 people were reported dead yesterday after Malian commandos stormed a luxury hotel in the capital Bamako with at least 170 people...
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France praises Kuwaiti sting against IS cell
PARIS: France yesterday praised Kuwait for a sting operation carried out Thursday against a terrorist cell belonging to the Islamic State (IS), according to official reactions. Kuwaiti security forces busted and dismantled the IS cell, arresting a number of individuals of different Western and Arab nationalities."We praise the results which have just been obtained in matters of the fight against terrorism" in Kuwait, French Foreign Ministry...
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English Children's books read more than Arabic ones: authors
KUWAIT: As Kuwait International Book Fair is opening its doors to the public, expectations may grow on whether Children's books in Arabic would sell more this year than those of illustrated kids' books in English, especially since the latter have been hogging the markets for many years and have been the go-to choice for parents.A KUNA survey concluded that 58 percent of parents encourage their kids to read in English to strengthen their command...
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Kuwaiti-Iraqi relations deep-rooted: governor
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti-Iraqi relations are deep-rooted and historic, said Farwaniya governor Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Sabah on Thursday. In a meeting with visiting Iraqi MP Shaalan Abdul-Jabbar Al-Karim, the governor stressed the wisdom of not ruffling up the past between the two countries especially now when the whole region is experiencing threats of terrorism and destabilization, requiring everyone to work together hand-in-hand for the security of...
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Kuwaiti inventors win several awards at int'l invention fair
KUWAIT: Five Kuwaiti inventions won awards at the 8th International Invention Fair of the Middle East (IIFME) which concluded on Thursday, said Chairman of the Scientific Club of Kuwait Ahmad Al-Manfouhi. Up to 36 works were presented, but only 20 of the inventions were registered for contest. Sixteen others were exhibited as products ready for marketing.Five of the Kuwaiti inventions won two awards at the exhibition, Al-Manfouhi said in a...
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Warriors won 124-117. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Warriors rally to grab 13th victory - Cavaliers overpower Bucks 115-100
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Warriors won 124-117. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)CLEVELAND: LeBron James scored 27 points, and Kevin Love added 22 points and 15 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-100 on Thursday night. Cleveland ended a...
Muslim women observe a minute of silence at the Assalam Mosque of Nantes, western France, to pay tribute to the victims of the November 13 Paris terror attacks. Gunmen and suicide bombers went on a killing spree in Paris, attacking a concert hall, bars, restaurants and the Stade de France on November 13. Islamic State jihadists operating out of Iraq and Syria released a statement claiming responsibility for the coordinated attacks that killed 130 people and left 352 others injured. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD
EU ministers to back France, tighten controls after attacks - Travelers' data, passport checks, gun control agreed
Muslim women observe a minute of silence at the Assalam Mosque of Nantes, western France, to pay tribute to the victims of the November 13 Paris terror attacks. Gunmen and suicide bombers went on a killing spree in Paris, attacking a concert hall, bars, restaurants and the Stade de France on November 13. Islamic State jihadists operating out of Iraq and Syria released a statement claiming responsibility for the coordinated attacks that killed...
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Drug dealer arrested
KUWAIT: A man was sent to the Drugs Control General Department (DGCA) for possession of heroin with intention to sell. He was also charged with beating and insulting a public employee. Police patrol officers in Dhahar area had stopped the citizen for reckless driving, but as soon as he stopped he came out of his car and began swearing at the policemen. Twenty six capsules were found in his car.Rock climber freedA group of young men managed to...
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Man killed in King Fahad Road crash
KUWAIT: A two-vehicle collision on King Fahad Road left an unidentified person dead, as the body was recovered by the coroner. Meanwhile, an investigation was opened to determine the circumstances behind in accident. In a separate incident, a 4-year-old child was rushed to Adan Hospital after he was ran over by an unknown driver in front of his family's house in the Abdullah Port area.Armed robberyA 30-year-old citizen who works in Farwaniya...
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BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani poses with ministers and delegates from the region, including Kuwaiti Deputy PM and Interior and Defense Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, attending an anti-drug trafficking conference on July 22, 2024. - AFP
Iraq becoming major drug conduit
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Defense praises Arifjan, Beuhring military chief
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(Left) Mahmoud Al-Aloul, Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of Fatah, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Musa Abu Marzouk, senior member of Hamas, attend an event at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on July 23, 2024. - AFP photos
Palestinians to form unity govt
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Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Higher Education, Lamia Al-Melhem holds talks with the Omani Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, Dr Rahma Al-Mahruqiya. - KUNA
Kuwait, Oman discuss education, research