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Syria jet bombs capital; rebels kill general 31 Oct 2012 - 04:00 am

DAMASCUS: A Syrian fighter jet hit targets inside Damascus for the first time yesterday, a watchdog said, as air strikes pounded rebel bastions...

Palestinians start lobbying for UN status 31 Oct 2012 - 04:00 am

RAMALLAH, West Bank: Palestinians have launched a diplomatic blitz aimed at garnering a strong majority for a vote granting them non-member statehood at...

Arafat’s body to be exhumed in late Nov 31 Oct 2012 - 04:00 am

RAMALLAH, West Bank: Criminal investigators from France will exhume Yasser Arafat’s remains next month to try to find out how the Palestinian leader...

Libya premier proposes 30-member cabinet 31 Oct 2012 - 04:00 am

TRIPOLI: Libya’s new prime minister, Ali Zeidan, yesterday presented his 30-member cabinet to the national assembly for approval in the hope of forming...

Bahrain delegation to visit Gaza 31 Oct 2012 - 03:59 am

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: A high-level Bahraini delegation will arrive in Gaza tomorrow to open two UNRWA schools, the enclave’s Hamas rulers said...

Celebrating Eid 31 Oct 2012 - 03:53 am

Artistes perform as part of Eid celebrations organised by Qatar Tourism Authority at Souq Waqif on Monday. Hundreds of people thronged various venues...

Max holds creative workshop for kids 31 Oct 2012 - 03:51 am

Doha: Max store at Barwa Plaza Mall recently held a drawing competition for Shukran loyalty programme members. The event was held for Shukran...

Arabs set to showcase entrepreneurial skills 31 Oct 2012 - 03:51 am

DOHA: Students from 13 countries across the MENA region will compete for the ‘Best Student Company of the Year Award’ at the sixth...

Indian arts forum holds painting workshop 31 Oct 2012 - 03:49 am

Some of the participants of the VAFI’s three-day painting workshop. Doha: The Visual Arts Forum India (VAFI) has concluded the three-day painting workshop....

Microsoft launches Windows 8 in Qatar 31 Oct 2012 - 03:46 am

Naim Yazbeck, Microsoft’s Country Manager in Qatar. DOHA: Microsoft has launched Windows 8 for its customers in Qatar. From now on, customers and...

Cool features of Windows 8 31 Oct 2012 - 03:46 am

Windows 8 is a serious upgrade of Windows 7. Windows 8 has been designed with a full set of gestures that work system...

Qatari delegation takes part in Arab education meet 31 Oct 2012 - 03:45 am

Doha: The State of Qatar is taking part in the two-day 22nd Conference of the Arab Bureau of Education, which will conclude today....

Emir sends cable of condolence to Saudi monarch 31 Oct 2012 - 03:45 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad...

Parents concerned over safety of play areas 31 Oct 2012 - 03:44 am

DOHA: Although many people visited shopping malls and entertainment venues during the Eid holidays, some have expressed fear in bringing children to play...

Shopping at the souq 31 Oct 2012 - 03:43 am

Tourists shop for souvenirs at a shop in Souq Waqif yesterday. Shaival Dalal

Urdu group to honour Indian, Pakistani poets 31 Oct 2012 - 03:38 am

Doha: The Majlis-e-Frogh-e-Urdu Adab is set to honour India’s Naseeruddin Shah with a special Frogh-e-Urdu Adab Award during the annual awards ceremony to...

Tough measures against littering in public 31 Oct 2012 - 03:37 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Internal Security Force (Lakhwiya), is taking legal action against those that litter in public...

Mannai Air Travel gets ISO accreditation 31 Oct 2012 - 03:34 am

Doha: Reaching a new milestone in its continuing efforts at professional excellence, Mannai Air Travel has been awarded the coveted ISO 9001 –...