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Netanyahu’s rightwing ties losing ground 03 Nov 2012 - 05:08 am

JERUSALEM: An electoral pact between the parties of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his foreign minister, designed to strengthen them both in...

Salafist cleric ‘declares war’ on Tunisia’s Ennahda 03 Nov 2012 - 05:06 am

TUNIS: A Salafist imam has declared war on Tunisia’s Islamist ruling party during a television talk show, with the interior minister countering that...

Peace envoy and China 03 Nov 2012 - 05:05 am

Purple Island 03 Nov 2012 - 04:57 am

by Qassim Rehmatullah Purple Island, located close to Al Khor Community, is a popular destination for weekend fun for many Qatari and expatriate...

Challenges of holding cultural events 03 Nov 2012 - 03:27 am

By Fazeena Saleem Eid Al Adha was an occasion to celebrate not only for Muslims, but for non-Muslims too, especially the large expatriate...

Communities prefer residential compounds 03 Nov 2012 - 03:26 am

By Azmat Haroon. In the absence of big venues, expatriate communities are now looking for alternatives for occasional get-togethers. Many such events now...

Challenging the waters 03 Nov 2012 - 03:25 am

Jet ski riders take part in a practice session at the Katara Beach yesterday ahead of the second round of the Qatar International...

Spanish vessel to take part in military exercise 03 Nov 2012 - 03:24 am

By Isabel Ovalle DOHA: Spanish naval ship ‘Relámpago’ (Lightening) will be taking part in a joint military exercise with the Qatari Armed Forces...

Show jumping 03 Nov 2012 - 03:22 am

Bassem Mohammad of Qatar rides his horse Lucrate D’eau Grenou during an international show jumping competition in Amman yesterday.

Local produce enters market as winter nears 03 Nov 2012 - 03:21 am

DOHA: With the onset of the winter season local produce has begun to come on the central fruits and vegetables market so one...

Health centres to get more paediatric clinics 03 Nov 2012 - 03:21 am

DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is planning to add more paediatric clinics at health centres across the city. The plan is...

Seven Arab documentaries vie for honours at DTFF 03 Nov 2012 - 03:19 am

DOHA: Seven Arab documentaries by established filmmakers in the region are vying for the Arab Film Competition at the fourth Doha Tribeca Film...

Man flees country with co-workers’ salaries 03 Nov 2012 - 03:18 am

DOHA: An employee of a local business is accused of fleeing the country taking QR100,000 from his company. The man tricked his boss...

US undermining revolution: Syrian oppn 03 Nov 2012 - 03:00 am

Damaged cars and buildings are seen in Juret Al Shayah in Syria’s Homs province, yesterday. DAMASCUS: Syria’s main anti-regime group yesterday accused Washington...

STAGE SHORTAGE 03 Nov 2012 - 02:52 am

Escalating costs and new safety requirements imposed by the Civil Defence department after the tragic Villaggio Mall fire of May 28 have turned...

Sony adds live broadcasting to videogame play 02 Nov 2012 - 04:43 pm

SAN FRANCISCO: Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) on Friday announced an alliance with Twitch to let gamers broadcast online play live for others to...

Merkel seeks coalition unity for 2013 election challenges 02 Nov 2012 - 04:23 pm

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel is under pressure to resolve a dispute on taxes and welfare between her centre-right coalition partners this weekend...

AirAsia X offers 790 million shares in Malaysian IPO 02 Nov 2012 - 04:21 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The long-haul arm of budget carrier AirAsia is offering 790 million shares in an initial public offering (IPO) next year to...