Local:
DOHA -- Chairman of Kuwait's National Diwan for Human Rights Ambassador Jassim Al-Mubarki underlines the diwan's role in protecting freedoms and rights of people. The diwan's work is part of Kuwait's continuous humanitarian efforts worldwide, Al-Mubarki says. By Nawaf Al-Diqbasi. Issued at 15:25 p.m. (12:52 GMT).
KUWAIT -- Air navigation via Kuwait International Airport is proceeding regularly despite a strike called by some personnel of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Issued at 14:26 p.m. (12:26 GMT).
Economic:
KUWAIT -- The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) issues KD 160 million (USD 528 million) worth of tawarruq bonds. Issued at 14:27 p.m. (11:27 GMT).
International:
BAGHDAD -- Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaer says it is now time to live up to the demands of protesters in Iraq. Speaking at a press conference following a meeting with Iraq's top cleric Ali Al-Sistani, Plasschaer says the UN is monitoring all happenings in Iraq and the protests, triggered by public displeasure over poor servicese. Issued at 15:00 p.m. (12:00 GMT).
BEIRUT -- Governor of the Lebanese central bank Riad Salameh affirms keenness on preserving value of the Lebanese pound and assets and deposits at the banks. Issued at 15:20 p.m. (12:20 GMT).
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