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People pray for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing, at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on August 6, 2015. Tens of thousands gathered for peace ceremonies in Hiroshima on August 6 on the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing that helped end World War II, but still divides opinion today over whether the total destruction it caused was justified. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI
Japan marks 70th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing - Mayor calls for a nuclear-weapons-free world
People pray for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing, at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on August 6, 2015. Tens of thousands gathered for peace ceremonies in Hiroshima on August 6 on the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing that helped end World War II, but still divides opinion today over whether the total destruction it caused was justified. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGIHIROSHIMA: Japan marked the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing...
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech August 5, 2015 at American University in Washington, DC. President Obama spoke about the nuclear deal reached with Iran. Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFPn== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
Obama: Rejecting Iran deal would spell war
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech August 5, 2015 at American University in Washington, DC. President Obama spoke about the nuclear deal reached with Iran. Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama made a vigorous case for his nuclear deal with Iran Wednesday, warning lawmakers that rejecting diplomacy would lead to war and...
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MPs regret Gulf Cup's suspension
KUWAIT: MP Askar Al-Enezi expressed regret at the decision to postpone the 23rd Gulf Cup soccer tournament set to be held in Kuwait for a year. He said the move is a "shameful decision that caused the dismay of the sports community, especially that it does not agree with Kuwait's sports ability." He noted that taking the decision unilaterally embarrassed Kuwait in front of GCC countries, adding, "the government should have a stand against the...
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Boosting national media to serve expectations: minister
KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah underlined yesterday the necessity of enhancing the role of national media to serve state priorities and expectations.Sheikh Salman made the statement during a workshop on the results of audience viewership and listening rates of the Kuwaiti TV and Radio for 2014-2015, organized by the ministry's Media Planning and Cognitive...
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Heritage should be preserved for future generations: Minister
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti heritage and historic artifacts should be preserved and displayed in museums for future generations to view, said Information Minister Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Sabah. His remarks came during his visit of 'Beit Al-Othman' museum late on Tuesday, as part of efforts to fulfill vision of His Highness the Amir and His Highness the Crown Prince in sustaining and preserving Kuwait's history.Now, Beit Al-Othman is of an international...
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Realty plots' prices to decline in long run: Union
KUWAIT: Tawfiq Al Jarrah, the chairman of the Kuwait Real Estate Union, indicated yesterday that housing allotments by the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) will lead to significant decline of realty plots' prices in the long run.Jarrah, interviewed by KUNA, said the PAHW's recent residential units' distribution to citizens in Al-Mutlaa, north of Kuwait City, did not "contribute to pushing the prices down in the short run." However, the...
TOPSHOTSnTwo Indian passenger trains lay next to each other following a derailment after they were hit by flash floods on a bridge outside the town of Harda in Madhya Pradesh state on August 5, 2015. Two passenger trains derailed after being hit by flash floods on a bridge in central India, killing at least 27 people in the latest deadly accident on the nation's crumbling rail network. AFP PHOTO
27 dead after two India trains derail
TOPSHOTSTwo Indian passenger trains lay next to each other following a derailment after they were hit by flash floods on a bridge outside the town of Harda in Madhya Pradesh state on August 5, 2015. Two passenger trains derailed after being hit by flash floods on a bridge in central India, killing at least 27 people in the latest deadly accident on the nation's crumbling rail network. AFP PHOTONEW DELHI: Two passenger trains derailed after flash...
United States' Katie Ledecky swims in the women's 200m freestyle final at the Swimming World Championships in Kazan, Russia, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
Ledecky on verge of history
United States' Katie Ledecky swims in the women's 200m freestyle final at the Swimming World Championships in Kazan, Russia, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)KAZAN: Katie Ledecky claimed her third world championships gold yesterday to leave her poised to make history while Adam Peaty's breaststroke double capped an outstanding night for Britain in Kazan. Ledecky underlined her status as the stand-out performer in the Kazan pool by...
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Egypt to unveil Suez Canal extension - IS threatens to kill Croatian abducted in Egypt
This image made from a militant video posted on a social media website on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting, purports to show a militant standing next to another man who identifies himself as 30-year-old Tomislav Salopek, kneeling down as he reads a message at an unknown location. The video purportedly released by the Islamic State group threatens to kill the Croatian hostage if Egyptian...
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, center, gestures before speaking at a special press conference announcing the findings for the ill fated flight MH370 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, early Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. Experts have confirmed that the debris found on Reunion Island last week was that of Malaysian Airlines flight 370 that went missing last year, Malaysia's prime minister said early Thursday. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Mystery of missing jet slowly unravels - Malaysia confirms wing part is from ill-fated MH370
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, center, gestures before speaking at a special press conference announcing the findings for the ill fated flight MH370 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, early Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. Experts have confirmed that the debris found on Reunion Island last week was that of Malaysian Airlines flight 370 that went missing last year, Malaysia's prime minister said early Thursday. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)KUALA LUMPUR:...
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'Extensive' fight against IS to start soon: Turkey - US planning to fly manned aircraft out of Turkey
TOPSHOTSRelatives mourn over the graves of two fighters of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) during their funeral in Diyarbakir in southeastern Turkey after the bodies of 13 militants were repatriated from Iraq on August 5, 2015. Europe and the United States urged Turkey to show a "proportionate response" in the face of daily attacks by Kurdish militants amid growing concern over the scale of Ankara's air campaign against the rebels....
Danielle Bell, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, UNAMA, Human Rights Director left, and Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary General for Afghanistan Nicholas Haysom, show a copy of the United Nations casualty report during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. The United Nations said on Wednesday that an increasing number of women and children were getting hurt or killed in Afghanistan's war against the Taliban and other insurgents. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
Afghan civilian casualties touch record high, says UN - Ground combat is causing more deaths, injuries
Danielle Bell, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, UNAMA, Human Rights Director left, and Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary General for Afghanistan Nicholas Haysom, show a copy of the United Nations casualty report during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. The United Nations said on Wednesday that an increasing number of women and children were getting hurt or killed in Afghanistan's war...
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KUWAIT: Photo shows a view of Kuwait streets. There are numerous reasons why people may choose to reside in a particular location. These reasons can be influenced by personal preferences, lifestyle choices, opportunities, family considerations, and more. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Why expats, Kuwaitis live in certain areas
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VANCOUVER, Canada: This combination of handout pictures shows the booking pictures of (from left) Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh and Karan Brar, charged in relation to the homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. -- AFP
Canada arrests three Indians over killing of Sikh activist
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Canadian actor Ryan Gosling (left) and US-British actress Emily Blunt attend the premiere of "The Fall Guy" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.--AFP photos
Hollywood stunt performers rev up ‘Fall Guy’ premiere
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Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait delivers strong performance in Q1 2024