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People walk in a shopping complex in Beijing on October 23, 2015. China's economy logged its worst performance since the global financial crisis in the third quarter with gross domestic product growing just 6.9 percent -- its slowest rate in six years, the government said on October 19. AFP PHOTO / GREG BAKER

China cuts rates again as growth stalls - Move comes ahead of key economic meeting next week

People walk in a shopping complex in Beijing on October 23, 2015. China's economy logged its worst performance since the global financial crisis in the third quarter with gross domestic product growing just 6.9 percent -- its slowest rate in six years, the government said on October 19. AFP PHOTO / GREG BAKERBEIJING: China's central bank cut interest rates yesterday for the sixth time in less than a year, and it again lowered the amount of cash...

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Indonesia hopes disillusioned IS fighters can deter recruits - 'it is a violation of what religion teaches us'

TO GO WITH AFP STORY INDONESIA-SYRIA-CONFLICT BY OLIVIA RONDONUWUThis picture taken on October 12, 2015 shows Indonesian meatball seller Ahmad Junaedi (C) sitting in a court room during his trial at the West Jakarta court in Jakarta. Junaedi was drawn to the Islamic State group in Syria by the promise of a high salary to pay off his debts and a desire to help children living in the jihadists' "caliphate". AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYJAKARTA:...

TOPSHOTSnFormer Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton testifies before the House Select Committee on Benghazi on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, October 22, 2015. Clinton took the stand Thursday to defend her role in responding to deadly attacks on the US mission in Libya, as Republicans forged ahead with an inquiry criticized as partisan anti-Clinton propaganda. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB

With Clinton done, Democrats may quit GOP Benghazi panel - 'We have learned absolutely nothing'

TOPSHOTSFormer Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton testifies before the House Select Committee on Benghazi on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, October 22, 2015. Clinton took the stand Thursday to defend her role in responding to deadly attacks on the US mission in Libya, as Republicans forged ahead with an inquiry criticized as partisan anti-Clinton propaganda. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEBWASHINGTON: House Democrats...

In this Oct. 21, 2015, photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Iowa. Trump is getting ready to mount a major fight in Florida against two of the state’s resident sons. Jeb Bush led Florida as a two-term governor and Marco Rubio has been a senator since 2011. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Trump moves in on Bush turf in Florida - Hopes to keep advantage with heavy investment

In this Oct. 21, 2015, photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Iowa. Trump is getting ready to mount a major fight in Florida against two of the state’s resident sons. Jeb Bush led Florida as a two-term governor and Marco Rubio has been a senator since 2011. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)MIAMI: Floridians know two of the Republicans presidential...

His Highness the Premier arrives after his official visit in France. — KUNA

Premier arrives after official visit

His Highness the Premier arrives after his official visit in France. — KUNAKUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and his accompanying delegation, arrived in the country yesterday after being in France for an official visit.His Highness the Premier was received at Kuwait International Airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Sabah, a number of...

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Panel recommends Dow issue be referred to prosecution

KUWAIT: The national assembly public funds committee yesterday decided to recommend to refer an investigation into the payment of the large penalty to US Dow Chemical to the public prosecution.Head of the committee MP Abdullah Al-Turaiji said the report on the issue includes recommendations to convict a number of officials at the state-owned Petrochemicals Industries Co. (PIC).The committee had been asked to investigate why Kuwait allegedly...

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Ex MP must pay fine for insult; Raids in Jleeb

KUWAIT: The Criminal Court fined former lawmaker Safa Al-Hashim and Al-Watan TV KD 20,000 in civil compensations for insulting Parliament Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim. In other news, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate asked the Kuwait municipality to allocate an area of 10,000 meters squared in the northern part of Qurain markets to carry out celebrations during the next National Day as well as public events.Raids in JleebPublic security officers...

Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Hmoud Al-Sabah

Kuwait sports independent: Info Min

Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Hmoud Al-SabahKUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Hmoud Al-Sabah yesterday asserted that Kuwaiti laws are in full compliance with the independence of the sports movement, the Olympic Charter and the laws of international sports.The Minister called, in a letter of thanks to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), for convening a meeting between the...

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History of Al-Shamiya area

KUWAIT: Since the olden days, Al-Shamiya area was known as a desert oasis where merchants and travelers rested at before making their way to the Middle East's Al-Sham (Levant). Nowadays, Al-Shamiya area continues this role, but in a different capacity by being one of Kuwait's model areas which houses several cultural centers and other important facilities.In his book (The State of Kuwait .. Places and Monuments), Dr. Yaqoob Al-Ghunaim said that...

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Mall harasser sent to psychiatric hospital

KUWAIT: Policemen were able to bring a mentally disturbed man under control after he was found harassing and attacking women in a Fahaheel mall. A security source said a call came from several shoppers saying that a scary looking man was harassing women there. A police patrol was dispatched to the scene and arrested the suspect only to find out he was mentally disturbed and was sent to the psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment. In...

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Facebook Under Attack

Facebook is facing a propaganda war these days. It is being accused of promoting violence and murder. Everyone knows for sure what Facebook is, especially the Arabs. It had a major role in highlighting several coups in the Arab world, especially in Egypt, and even today and despite the multitude of social media apps, Facebook still occupies a good spot and attracts many people around the world. It is open, free and easy to access anytime and...

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The world is readying for a landmark UN conference on climate change in the French capital this December, and intense efforts are being made to ensure countries around the world commit to reducing emissions to slow global warming. But as the big, industrial developed and developing nations bicker, I believe individual efforts do matter. Kuwait is a small country with a small population, but figures disproportionately in excessive consumption...

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KUWAIT: Passengers at Terminal 1 of the Kuwait International Airport's departure area in this file photo.

Higher fines under new residency law come into effect

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KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah hands the Khaleeji Zain 26 trophy to Bahrain captain Sayed Mohammed Jaffer and senior player Ismail Abdullatif after Bahrain beat Oman in a dramatic final at Jaber International Stadium on Jan 4, 2025. — Photos by Amiri Diwan

Bahrain clinch Khaleeji Zain 26

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KUWAIT: People walk inside the Avenues Mall, Kuwait's largest shopping center, on September 4, 2024. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Kuwait’s youth push for fashion freedom, confronting social stigma

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A girl studies using her laptop in this illustrative photo.

Academic dishonesty: A growing concern among Kuwait’s students

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KUWAIT: A proctor hands a student his exam papers in this file photo. — KUNA

Grade 12 students begin final exams