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Deadly protests set stage for Iran, US tug-of-war in Iraq
BAGHDAD: Iraq's deadliest wave of protests since the 2003 ouster of dictator Saddam Hussein has made the country vulnerable to a battle for influence between its two main competing allies, the United States and Iran, analysts say. The anti-government protests that erupted on October 1 echoed the demands that young Iraqis have made over recent years. But the demonstrations played out differently this time, as tensions spiraled between the US and...
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We feel betrayed: Kurds in US voice anger at Trump
Turkey attacked after US decided to withdraw troopsNASHVILLE: Like many Kurds living in the United States, Lava Antar has had a hard time sleeping this week, waking often to check reports of Turkish jets and artillery pounding her northeast Syria homeland and learning her former neighbor's 30-year-old son was killed. "We feel betrayed, we feel angry," said Antar, a 26-year-old student, during at a meeting to plan a rally in New York City decrying...
MARSEILLE: People take part in a demonstration yesterday to support Kurdish militants as Turkey kept up its assault on Kurdish-held border towns in northeastern Syria. —AFP
EU's Tusk slams Erdogan's threat of refugee surge as a 'blackmail'
Netherlands to freeze weapons exports to TurkeyNICOSIA: EU Council President Donald Tusk has condemned as attempted "blackmail" a threat by the Turkish president to allow millions of refugees to head to Europe if the bloc criticizes Ankara's offensive in Syria. Tusk's comments came during a visit to EU member Cyprus, where he also slammed Turkey over its "illegal" drilling off the Mediterranean holiday island. Turkey is set to dominate the...
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Zain showcases its leadership in adopting 5G applications
Company participates in GITEX 2019 in DubaiKUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, showcased its leadership in adopting fifth generation wireless technology (5G) applications as the first operator to commercially launch 5G technology in the GCC region via the Kuwaiti market. The company recently participated at the 39th edition of The Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX Technology Week 2019). The international...
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Boursa Kuwait launches int'l crossing orders
KUWAIT: As part of its ongoing efforts to further contribute to the development of Kuwait's capital market, Boursa Kuwait launched Intentional Crossing Orders. An Intentional Crossing Order is a single order entered through a single broker that includes a buy and a sell order for a security, whereby such orders are identical in quantity and price and are executed immediately. This order will be launched today (October 13) and falls in line with...
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EPSCO, ChemiKuwait to participate in KOGS 2019 expo
Alaa Hassan KUWAIT: Kuwait proved yet again that it is an important player in the oil sector as was evident at the KOGS 2019 exhibition, as Kuwait was present in force because it occupies a central and distinguished location in the Gulf that enables it to play many important roles at all levels. Because of the importance of the petrochemicals sector, which has become one of the main pillars to diversify income sources, EPSCO International...
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Museum explores spooky science behind 'Frankenstein', 'The Mummy'
What is the spookiest thing about "Frankenstein," "The Mummy" and "Dracula"? The hideous monster? The ancient curse? The sharp fangs? Or the fact that these classic horror films were all rooted in real-life scientific experiments and discoveries? That is the premise of a new exhibition at Los Angeles' Natural History Museum, showcasing movie props from Hollywood's golden age of horror alongside scientific artifacts that inspired them. The...
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Iraq War whistleblower film has Bush and Blair in its sights
A British whistleblower responsible for a dramatic leak in the run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq and now the subject of a Hollywood film hopes it will refocus attention on the flawed evidence that led to war. Ex-spy Katharine Gun-the lead character in the new movie "Official Secrets"-believes the dramatization could also damage the partially repaired reputations of the UK and US leaders behind the military action. Former British premier Tony...
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Iraqi, Vietnamese directors scoop top prize at Busan film festival
An Iraq-Qatar co-production looking at life in war-torn Baghdad and a Vietnamese tale of a young bookie struggling to support himself and his loved ones have shared the top award at the 24th Busan International Film Festival. Iraqi director Mohanad Hayal's "Haifa Street" and "Rom", from Vietnam's Tran Thanh Huy, won the festival's New Currents award, which hands out two prizes of $30,000 to first- or second-time Asian directors, early Saturday....
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Kuwait Olympic sign cooperation agreement with Afghanistan Olympic Committee
KUWAIT: Kuwait Olympic Committee signed a cooperation and coordination agreement with Afghanistan Olympic committee to exchange experiences in team games as well as martial arts, besides organizing friendly tournaments in order to benefit athletes of both countries. The agreement was signed during a visit by a sports delegation from Afghanistan headed by President of AOC and Youth and Sports Raheemi Hafeez, in addition to the President of the...
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Asian Bowling Championship
KUWAIT: Director General of the Public Authority for Sports Dr Humoud Fulaiteh said Kuwait hosting of the Asian Bowling Championship from October 20 is a significant sports event, that augments Kuwait sports links with continental and world sports organizations, after lifting the suspension for good. Fulaiteh lauded the efforts being exerted by the higher organizing committee and all sub-committees of the championship, adding that he is fully...
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South Africa's Maharaj overcomes pain barrier to hit maiden fifty
Kohli hits career-best 254 not out to surpass Don Bradman's Test tally of 6,996 runsPUNE: South Africa's Keshav Maharaj battled through pain and held back from hitting out as he resisted India's drive for a decisive win in the second Test yesterday. The tourists were eventually dismissed for 275, 127 runs away from avoiding the follow-on, but Maharaj earned praise for his courageous stand with Vernon Philander that held up India's march towards a...
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KUWAIT: Interior ministry officials have monitored and conducted several inspection campaigns across the country.
MoI continues crackdown on traffic, residency law violators
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LONDON: Britain's incoming Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria wave as they pose on the steps of 10 Downing Street on July 5, 2024. - AFP
‘Restless’ Starmer seeks ‘reset’, axes Rwanda scheme
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Row erupts over foreign scholarships
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HATHRAS, India: Mourners gather as the deceased who died in a stampede during a sermon are kept at a mortuary at Hathras in India's Uttar Pradesh state on July 3, 2024. -- AFP
‘Miracles’ and hope: Fatal stampede spotlights India’s craze for godmen
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Scholarship acceptance rates: By the numbers