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KUNA main news for Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019

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

Local:

KUWAIT, Nov 13 (KUNA) -- Cybercrimes and hazards have turned into a major concern for many States across the globe, a senior Kuwaiti official affirmed on Wednesday. (Issued at 12:23 local time or 09:23 GMT)

Economic:

KUWATI -- Kuwait's stock exchange (Boursa Kuwait) ended Wednesday in the green zone, as the All Share Index went up 11.28 points to reach 5,741.99 points, up 0.20 percent. (Issued at 13:39 local time or 10:39 GMT)

BRUSSELS -- The European Commission announced Wednesday that it is stepping up its support for the Sahel region with a further 35 euro million (USD 38.5 million) in humanitarian aid to help those most in need. (Issued at 14:57 local time or 11:57 GMT)

International:

GAZA -- Some 22 Palestinians have been killed over two days of Israeli airstrikes targeting the Gaza Strip, said Palestine's Health Ministry Wednesday. (Issued at 16:14 local time or 13:14 GMT)

MANAMA -- Kuwait has drawn up "significant" plans to bring its digital technology goals to fruition, said the country's commerce minister, highlighting such efforts as crucial to push a long-term development strategy. (Issued at 15:26 local time or 12:26 GMT)

WASHINGTON -- The US and Turkish presidents hold crucial talks and a news conference addressing the issues concerning the two nations namely Syria, Ankara's purchase of Russian missiles and others.

WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives holds public hearing as part of the aspired president's impeachment process.

BAGHDAD -- Iraqis pursue the protests demanding better living amid a call by teachers to hold a grand demonstration.

Editor on duty:

Magdy Tolba, 14:00 - 19:30 (11:00 - 16:30 GMT) Tel: (+965) 22271800 Ext: 1415.