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European Parliament backs EU accession to Istanbul Convention

The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for the EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention, which recognizes violence against women as a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination.MEPs voted on the institutions and public administration o…

Kuwait, Korean officials discuss ways to enhance cooperation

Kuwait Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Sameeh Hayat discussed with Deputy Minister for Political Affairs of the Korean Foreign Ministry Choi Young Sam Wednesday the latest political developments in the Middle East, and ways to enhance join…

Customs Affairs Chief inspects Seaports Directorate Customs

Customs Affairs President Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa today visited the Directorate of Seaports Customs and inspected the implementation of programmes and use of hi-tech equipment which supports economic development and contributes to spurring g…

National Earthquake Center: 14 quakes recorded in past 24 hours

14 quakes with a magnitude ranging between 2 and 4.8 magnitudes on the Richter Scale have been recorded over the past 24 hours, the National Earthquake Center said.The center added that the stations of the National Seismic Network recorded a 2 magnitu…

Cuba, Venezuela welcome Syria’s return to the Arab League

Cuba has welcomed Arab Foreign Ministers’ decision to resume Syria’s participation in meetings of Arab League’s council and its activities.“We welcome the step and congratulate the Syrian people and government for a complete regional reunification,” B…