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KUNA main news for Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

Local:

KUWAIT -- Kuwait donates medical equipment to a center for treating cardiac illnesses in Tanzania.


TUNIS -- Kuwait, represented by the Ministry of Interior, seeks to boost human rights in the security realm and has taken multiple measures to enhance cooperation among relevant authorities for this purpose, a visiting official affirms. Issued at 15:34 p.m. (12:34 GMT).


KUWAIT -- Kuwait seeks to fully implement International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, says senior official. Issued at 13:29 p.m. (10:29 GMT).


Economic:

KUWAIT -- Kuwait Airways has won an award for best onboard amenities in an annual travel exhibition held in Hamburg. By Abdulaziz Al-Mejren. Issued at 15:16 p.m. (12:16 GMT).


KUWAIT -- Trading at Boursa Kuwait, the national stock market, ends with the key indices settling in the red zone. Benchmark dropped 18.72 to settle at 6,823.95 points. Issued at 12:59 (09:59 GMT).


International:

ISLAMABAD -- At least 26 people have lost their life in suicide bombing inside a mosque in Afghanistan's western Herat. Issued at 13:40 p.m. (10:40 GMT).


TOKYO -- The top American military commander in South Korea affirms that the US advanced missile defense system will enhance allies' defense against North Korean threats. Issued at 12:38 (09:38 GMT).


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