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Over 26,000 displaced in Myanmar unrest: UN 29 Oct 2012 - 02:49 am

SITTWE: Homeless people fled to packed camps or clustered near their charred houses in western Myanmar Sunday, amid ongoing unrest that the UN...

Wen family denies ‘hidden riches’ claim 29 Oct 2012 - 02:49 am

Beijing: Lawyers for Chinese premier Wen Jiabao’s family have denied reports of their “hidden riches” saying they are untrue, according to Hong Kong...

Indonesia’s militant arrests show shift to violence 29 Oct 2012 - 02:48 am

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s arrest of 11 suspected Islamic militants it said planned to attack the US embassy and a plaza near Australia’s embassy is...

Taiwan leader meets ex-French minister 29 Oct 2012 - 02:48 am

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday called for greater cultural exchanges with France as he met with former French culture minister Jack Lang....

South Korea to rename peaks of disputed islands 29 Oct 2012 - 02:48 am

SEOUL: South Korea said yesterday it would rename peaks on islands disputed with Japan in an attempt to reassert its sovereignty over the...

British actor’s sons die in Hong Kong fire 29 Oct 2012 - 02:46 am

Hong Kong: Two young sons of a British actor living in Hong Kong were killed when fire tore through their home, reports said...

Saudi authorities disperse anti-Assad protesters 29 Oct 2012 - 02:46 am

Makkah: Saudi authorities swiftly dispersed hundreds of Syrian pilgrims who staged a small protest near Makkah yesterday to demand the overthrow of President...

ATMs dispense QR4bn during Eid holidays 29 Oct 2012 - 02:28 am

DOHA: An estimated QR4bn ($1.1bn) worth of cash is believed to have been withdrawn from the Automated Teller Machines (ATM) of banks since...

Single workers call for separate entertainment areas in Doha 29 Oct 2012 - 02:25 am

By FAZEENA SALEEM DOHA: Although they constitute a third of the country’s population, low-income single workers say they feel isolated, particularly during long...

Traditional dhows 29 Oct 2012 - 02:24 am

Sailors work on dhows prior to their launch at Doha Corniche yesterday. Classified as sanbuk, a type of dhow famous and widely used...

Eid celebrations 29 Oct 2012 - 02:24 am

Artistes perform as part of Eid celebrations organised by Qatar Tourism Authority at The Gate Mall yesterday. Hundreds of people thronged various venues...

Canadian PM Harper to visit Philippines to boost relations 28 Oct 2012 - 10:06 pm

MANILA: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is scheduled to make an official visit to the Philippines on November 9. Based on initial information...

Spare cemeteries from propaganda, candidates urged 28 Oct 2012 - 10:05 pm

MANILA: Spare the cemeteries. This was the appeal of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes to those running in 2013 who are...

HH the Emir congratulates Turkish, Czech presidents on National Day 28 Oct 2012 - 06:20 pm

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Turkey...

Town mayor shot dead in Philippines 28 Oct 2012 - 06:12 pm

MANILA: A town mayor belonging to Philippine President Benigno Aquino's political party has been shot dead by unidentified attackers, police said Sunday. Raul...

Iran condensates exports in last month worth $1 billion -official 28 Oct 2012 - 06:12 pm

DUBAI: Iran's exports of condensates amounted to more than $1 billion in the last month, a customs official was quoted as saying on...

UN says over 26,000 displaced by Myanmar unrest 28 Oct 2012 - 05:43 pm

Muslims from Kyaukphyu town in Rakhine State who fled to Sittwe a few days ago because of clashes are seen at Thechaung shore...

5 killed, 16 injured in blast at northwest Pakistan 28 Oct 2012 - 05:42 pm

ISLAMABAD: At least five people were killed and more than 20 others injured when a remote-controlled bomb went off Sunday near a shrine...