Amir Congratulates Kuwaitis and Leaders
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SUBSCRIPTION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 THULQADA 18, 1435 AH No: 16284 Boat fire Israeli soldiers Pistorius ëguiltyí kills Kuwaiti, protest ‘abuse’ of culpable 4 injured2 of Palestinians8 homicide48 Amir congratulates Kuwaitis and leaders Max 44º 150 Fils Charity, helping people ‘deep-rooted’ among Kuwaitis Min 32º Arabs join coalition against Islamic State JEDDAH: The United States tripled its caliphate, greater battlefield activity, and estimate for the number of Islamic State additional intelligence,” CIA spokesman fighters as it geared up for a “more Ryan Trapani said. The vastly higher esti- aggressive” air campaign and Arab mate underscored the scale of the chal- nations rallied behind President Barack lenge after Obama vowed to expand an Obama’s nascent coalition against the offensive against the extremists, a plan jihadists. French President Francois which foresees new air strikes against IS Hollande was on his way to Baghdad in Syria, expanded attacks in Iraq and where he will meet his Iraqi counterpart new support for Iraqi government forces. Fuad Masum in a show of support. Iraq’s new unity government and the France has said it is prepared to partici- Syrian opposition welcomed Obama’s pate in air strikes against the militants in plan against IS, which has seized a swathe Iraq “if necessary”, and hosts an interna- of Iraq and Syria and committed horrify- tional conference on Iraq on September ing atrocities. But Syrian President Bashar 15. Ten Arab states including Saudi Al-Assad’s regime and powerful ally Arabia “agreed to do their share in the Russia condemned it.”Any action of any comprehensive fight” against Islamic kind without the consent of the Syrian State, said a statement after a meeting government would be an attack on Thursday between US Secretary of State Syria,” National Reconciliation Minister Ali John Kerry and his Arab counterparts. Haidar said. A Russian foreign ministry The militants now have about 20,000 spokesman said unilateral action would to 31,500 fighters on the ground in Iraq be a “crude violation” of international KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah addresses the and Syria, the Central Intelligence Agency law. Kerry retorted that he was “really nation yesterday. — KUNA said, much higher than a previous esti- rather surprised that Russia would dare to mate of 10,000. “This new total reflects an assert any notion of international law KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh aid, in addition to contributing to internation- increase in members because of stronger after what has happened in Crimea and Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday al efforts in alleviating the pains and agonies recruitment since June following battle- eastern Ukraine”. said that the honor bestowed upon him by of disaster-stricken victims. “This humanitari- field successes and the declaration of a Continued on Page 5 UN as a ‘Humanitarian Leader’ was “indeed an assistance was not granted conditionally an honor for our beloved nation and for all of nor was it linked to any aims - but serving the you my fellow citizens.” The Amir in his will of Almighty God and for noble and aspir- address to the nation days after UN Secretary ing aims. We have received the appreciation General Ban Ki-moon honored him at the UN and adulation of the world. It is for you - my Headquarters in New York as “Humanitarian brothers and sons of my beloved nation to Leader,” said “the honor from the highest feel proud of this deserved honor and the ele- international authority, which represents vated position our dear nation has assumed countries of the world, reflects the high on the international scale,” the Amir said. appreciation of the international community He thanked Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- for the State of Kuwait and its people.” HH Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, National Assembly the Amir said that Kuwait has always played a Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim, National Guard “noble and active” role in relief and humani- Chief Sheikh Salem Ali Al-Sabah, Sheikhs, tarian acts. Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al- Kuwait, he added, has always been helping Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- the needy people who were affected by disas- Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, ministers, and ters, conflicts and wars across the globe. His citizens on their heartfelt sentiments and con- Highness Sheikh Sabah said charity and help- gratulations on the occasion. ing other people are deep-rooted among the His Highness expressed his gratitude to Kuwaiti people and have grown over time. “I the Arab and world leaders and international am pleased to speak to my fellow citizens fol- organizations who shared with Kuwait’s joy. lowing an unprecedented achievement in the The Kuwait leader also thanked the UN history of our beloved nation, which was also Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on his JEDDAH: US Secretary of State John Kerry (center) poses with his Arab counterparts named ‘Humanitarian Center’ in appreciation unprecedented initiative to hold a special during a family photo with the Gulf Cooperation Council and regional partners. Kerry of the noble humanitarian role of our people function to honor him and to grant him a cer- and regional counterparts began talks in Saudi Arabia on forming a coalition to sup- and government,” he added. tificate of appreciation on behalf of the port an American campaign against Islamic State jihadists in Syria and Iraq. — AFP Kuwait provides all forms of assistance and United Nations. — KUNA LOCAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 Crime Report Kuwaiti woman arrested for driving in Saudi KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti woman, who has been arrested for driv- ing in Saudi Arabia, was recently released after five days in detention, said security sources. Case papers indicate that a traffic patrol stopped the woman while driving her vehicle in the Saudi city of Hafr Al-Baten heading back to Kuwait with her husband beside her. The woman was told that she had violated Saudi traffic rules - that do not allow women to drive. After five days in detention, the husband signed an affi- davit not to allow her to drive in KSA anymore. Arab female gang issues threats A number of citizens and Arab expats have complained to police, seeking protection from an Arab female gang that is threatening to blackmail them. They said the gang had lured them through various social media - threatening to post their nude photos online unless they pay. Case papers indicate that one of the victims confessed that they were tempted by the gang members’ beauty. The victims were asked to photograph and videotape themselves fully naked as the gang members watched. “The moment we did this, they started asking for money - threatening to post the videos and photos online unless we paid them”, said the victims. Relevant cases were also filed and the Interpol has been contacted to track down the culprits. Egyptian fraudster arrested Boat fire kills Kuwaiti An Egyptian has been arrested for fraud and swindling sev- eral citizens in Mubarak Al-Kabeer - claiming to be a con- By Hanan Al-Saadoun tractor. Security sources said that after taking down his ‘clients’ orders, the suspect asked for a huge down pay- KUWAIT: A citizen was killed and four others injured when a ment so that he could purchase the furniture and kitchen fire broke out in a 14-feet boat they sailed on Thursday night, equipment. All reports indicated that the suspect never security sources said, noting that the boat was sailing from showed up. Tracking the suspect’s phone calls, policemen Watiya boat harbor opposite to the National Assembly build- finally spotted and arrested him in Farwaniya. ing. According to the survivors, they had only sailed for 500 meters when the engine broke down and on trying to fix it, it Wife brutally abused caught fire that quickly spread to the whole boat made of A citizen was arrested for brutally assaulting and beat- fiberglass. They called the coastguards and jumped into the ing up his wife while on a summer vacation in an Asian sea to escape the fire. The deceased was the only one who country, said security sources, noting that as soon as the could not swim. couple arrived home, the wife headed to Sharq police station and filed the complaint. Special inspection campaign Traffic police recently held a special inspection campaign along Wafra highway to track down traffic rules’ violators. Stolen vehicle Security sources said 138 speeding tickets were issued and 18 Detectives are currently in pursuit of a suspect who left a vehicles were seized for exceeding the speed limits. stolen vehicle near a checkpoint in Taima, Jahra and fled on foot. Security sources said that, on searching the vehi- Pakistani robbed cle, policemen found some bags of ICE. A Pakistani recently filed a complaint at Jleeb police station accusing five unidentified people in a green jeep of robbing his mobile phone. Security sources said that the man provided Policeman detained the police with the suspects’ vehicle’s license plate number. A policeman was recently arrested for trying to smuggle in a mobile phone to an inmate in Kuwait Central Prison. Car stolen Security sources said that the prison guards found the A Lebanese reported that his vehicle has been stolen. The mobile phone concealed in the policeman’s uniform. vehicle was parked outside a repair shop in Maidan Hawalli according to security sources. In another development, a citi- T-shirts with porn photos zen filed a complaint against someone he accused of spitting A mother and her four sons recently insulted and assaulted in his face outside his house in Bayan. a Kuwait airport security officer for confiscating T-shirts and a watch with porn photos, in addition to an empty US citizen arrested whiskey bottle the mother and one of her sons brought A US citizen of Arab origin has been arrested for smuggling back on returning from Cairo.