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Saudi Arabia wins gold in GCC Women’s Championship

MADRID: Zinedine Zidane said in April Real Madrid would prioritize La Liga over the Champions League this season and their defeat to Real Mallorca on Saturday suggests they may not have the squad to go far in both. “For us next year, the league must be our No. 1 priority,” Zidane said. “It’s the longest…

Zidane shelves league intentions as Madrid shift focus to Europe
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Zidane shelves league intentions as Madrid shift focus to Europe

MADRID: Zinedine Zidane said in April Real Madrid would prioritize La Liga over the Champions League this season and their defeat to Real Mallorca on Saturday suggests they may not have the squad to go far in both. “For us next year, the league must be our No. 1 priority,” Zidane said. “It’s the longest…

Lakers, Clippers set to star in wide-open NBA season
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Lakers, Clippers set to star in wide-open NBA season

RIYADH: He’s a fan favorite known around the world as ‘Stan the Man’ and now tennis enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia will be able to watch three-time Grand Slam in action with the announcement of the $3 million Diriyah Tennis Cup.Staged as part of the Diriyah Season (which includes Formula E, World Heavyweight boxing and an…

Russia says Bulgaria to complete pipeline stretch of TurkStream by 2020
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Russia says Bulgaria to complete pipeline stretch of TurkStream by 2020

SOFIA: Bulgaria has promised to complete its stretch of the TurkStream gas pipeline by 2020 as planned, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday, trying to tackle skepticism about the timescale of the project. Last month Bulgaria signed a €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) contract with Saudi-led group Arkad to build the 474 km pipeline…

Rich Chinese outnumber wealthy Americans for first time
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Rich Chinese outnumber wealthy Americans for first time

TOKYO: Japan’s exports contracted for a 10th straight month in September, adding to speculation the central bank could ease monetary policy as soon as next week to support an economy hit by a slowdown in global demand.A bitter Sino-US trade war and slowing growth in China have heightened the risks of a global recession, darkening…

Japan’s extended exports slump could push BOJ to ease next week
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Japan’s extended exports slump could push BOJ to ease next week

TOKYO: Japan’s exports contracted for a 10th straight month in September, adding to speculation the central bank could ease monetary policy as soon as next week to support an economy hit by a slowdown in global demand.A bitter Sino-US trade war and slowing growth in China have heightened the risks of a global recession, darkening…

Trump laments G-7 move from Doral after bipartisan pushback
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Trump laments G-7 move from Doral after bipartisan pushback

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday exhorted fellow Republicans to get tougher and fight for him, saying the Democratic-led US House of Representatives wants to impeach him “as quick as possible” over his request that Ukraine investigate a domestic political rival.Trump made his comments during a White House Cabinet meeting as Democrats sought to build…

Trump exhorts Republicans to ‘get tougher’ against impeachment inquiry
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Trump exhorts Republicans to ‘get tougher’ against impeachment inquiry

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at critics who prompted him to move next year’s Group of Seven summit from his private golf club in Florida, claiming he would have hosted it for free and now it will end up costing taxpayers “a fortune.”Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Trump said it would have been…

UK reviews immunity rules after crash involving US diplomat’s wife
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UK reviews immunity rules after crash involving US diplomat’s wife

VILNIUS: The United States on Monday began deploying a battalion of troops and dozens of tanks to Lithuania for an unprecedented six-month rotation, a move sought by the Baltic EU and NATO state to deter neighboring Russia.Dozens of Abrams tanks and Bradley armored vehicles arrived by railway at the army training area in Pabrade.Lithuania’s Defense…

Two years on, Turkish dissident remains behind bars 
Middle East

Two years on, Turkish dissident remains behind bars 

JEDDAH: The situation of many peaceful dissidents who are still in jail in Turkey, like Osman Kavala, who recently completed his second year in pretrial detention, is still criticized by Western countries and human rights defenders.   The solitary confinement of Turkish philanthropist, activist and businessman Kavala is described by many as a “Kafkaesque” experience, as charges…

Baha’i community fears deportations as Yemen sentence looms
Middle East

Baha’i community fears deportations as Yemen sentence looms

JEDDAH: The situation of many peaceful dissidents who are still in jail in Turkey, like Osman Kavala, who recently completed his second year in pretrial detention, is still criticized by Western countries and human rights defenders.   The solitary confinement of Turkish philanthropist, activist and businessman Kavala is described by many as a “Kafkaesque” experience, as charges…

Israel’s Netanyahu gives up effort to form new government
Middle East

Israel’s Netanyahu gives up effort to form new government

JEDDAH: The situation of many peaceful dissidents who are still in jail in Turkey, like Osman Kavala, who recently completed his second year in pretrial detention, is still criticized by Western countries and human rights defenders.   The solitary confinement of Turkish philanthropist, activist and businessman Kavala is described by many as a “Kafkaesque” experience, as charges…

Riyadh Season: Litter louts will be fined
Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Season: Litter louts will be fined

RIYADH: The tranquility of an upper-class neighborhood in the north of Riyadh has been disrupted by the Riyadh Season and the opening of Zone 1 on Oct. 17.After Riyadh Boulevard opened — one of the 12 zones in the season — it amassed a crowd of 1.2 million in just two days. Now residents are…

Communication challenges in digital age focus of Riyadh conference
Saudi Arabia

Communication challenges in digital age focus of Riyadh conference

JEDDAH: A deal has been signed to plant 5 million local wild trees in Saudi Arabia by the end of 2030 using treated renewed wastewater.The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Saline Water Conversion Corp. (SWCC) signed a memorandum of understanding to support the initiative, which is aimed at reducing the degradation of…

5 million trees to be planted in Saudi Arabia by 2030
Saudi Arabia

5 million trees to be planted in Saudi Arabia by 2030

RIYADH: The National Cybersecurity Authority on Monday said it will host the first Global Cybersecurity Forum, which will be patronized by King Salman.The two-day event will take place in February 2020 in Riyadh. It will bring together decision-makers and experts from government, business and academia, as well as investors and representatives of international organizations to…

Bollywood’s Sonam Kapoor shines as The Dubai Stars opens
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Bollywood’s Sonam Kapoor shines as The Dubai Stars opens

'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' claims No. 1 over 'Joker' in US Box Office LOS ANGELES: The Walt Disney Co.'s "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" has knocked "Joker" out of the No. 1 spot at the box office, but just barely.Studios on Sunday estimate that the film starring Angelina Jolie grossed $36 million in North America and…

Jennifer Lopez stuns in wedding gown by Zuhair Murad
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Jennifer Lopez stuns in wedding gown by Zuhair Murad

DUBAI: US superstar Jennifer Lopez was spotted on the streets of New York Friday wearing a larger than life wedding dress by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad. She wasn’t tying the knot with fiancé Alex Rodriguez, however, and was instead on the set of her latest film, “Marry Me.” Lopez stars alongside Owen Wilson and Sara…

Mohamed Salah misses Liverpool trip to Man Utd, Alisson Becker returns
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Mohamed Salah misses Liverpool trip to Man Utd, Alisson Becker returns

RIYADH: Football is considered the No. 1 sport in the Kingdom. Saudis are not just fans of local football clubs, but admire international teams. Real Madrid has a huge fanbase in the Kingdom, and by creating an exhibition dedicated to the team, fans in Riyadh had the opportunity to have an interactive experience and learn…

Exhibition offers interactive experience for Real Madrid fans in Riyadh
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Exhibition offers interactive experience for Real Madrid fans in Riyadh

DHAHRAN: Stepping onto the Tanween stage in front of a sold-out venue full of cheering fans, footballing great Thierry Henry was quick to say how “hyped” he was to meet his Saudi supporters.As a guest and speaker at Tanween Season, the former Arsenal striker and French international faced a busy schedule on Saturday after arriving…

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