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Briefing of KUNA main news for Tuesday until 12:00 GMT

KUWAIT -- Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Envoy of His Highness the Amir, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, hold talks with the Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Han Xiang, on means of bolstering cooperation and the strategic partnership between the two countries.

NEW YORK -- Kuwait renews its support towards achieving peace and stability in Afghanistan, says a Kuwaiti diplomat.

KUWAIT -- Senior officials from Red Crescent societies across the Arab Gulf region come together for talks over core issues concerning the charities' agendas.

ROME -- Italian President Sergio Mattrella lauds the significant growth of the distinctive ties between his country and Kuwait and voiced satisfaction at the mutual cooperation for boosting dialogue and stability and peace worldwide.

PARIS -- Attacks on journalists, citizen journalists and media workers increased by eight percent in 2018 when compared with the figures registered in 2017, press freedom body Reporters Without Borders (RWB) says.

GENEVA -- The UNHCR, the UN Refuge Agency, and NGO partners are launching an appeal for USD 2.7 billion to address the live-saving humanitarian needs of South Sudanese refugees in 2019 and 2020. (end) mt