KUWAIT: The criminal court yesterday adjourned hearing the 'Fintas Group' case to allow the defendants' attorney to make his final argument. Thirteen people including media figures, lawyers and ruling family members are accused in the case of slandering the government and some state departments. The next hearing was set for March 6, 2016.

Scholarships remain

The Civil Services Commission (CSC) strongly denied rumors about suspending masters and PhD scholarships, underlining that no decision had been made yet in this regard. The denial was made through CSC's Twitter account.

Suicide attempt

A 44-year-old female citizen was rushed to Jahra Hospital for treatment after she consumed pesticide in an attempt to kill herself over family disputes. The woman was subjected to gastric lavage and survived the attempt, said security sources, noting that a case was filed pending further investigations.

Maid accused of theft

A citizen reported that his housemaid vanished after stealing jewelry and cash from his house, said security sources, noting that eyewitnesses said that the maid had taken advantage of her sponsors' absence and let her boyfriend into the house before they both disappeared. A case was filed and a search is on for the suspects.

By Meshaal Al-Enezi and A Saleh