Local:
KUWAIT -- New fees on power and water are primarily aimed at promoting consumption rather than reaping money, a ranking official affirms. By Ahmad Al-Mutairi. Issued at 10:31 a.m. (07:31 GMT).
International:
NEW YORK -- Kuwait emphasizes necessity of respecting international human rights laws and protecting humanitarian and medical expeditions in regions afflicted with conflicts and violence. Issued at 09:51 a.m. (06:51 GMT).
BEIRUT -- Beirutis follow ancestors' tradition of greeting the holy month of Ramadan with joyful family gatherings and feasts. By Wassim Haidar.
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