DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent cables of condolences to US President Barack Obama for the victims of the explosion that devastated a fertiliser plant in Texas.
The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani sent a similar cable to the president.
The death toll in Texas ranged from five to 15 people and was likely to change as rescuers were still busy. QNA