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Thrills in the air 10 Jan 2015 - 03:20 am

by Baher Amin Thrilling aerobatics and aircraft on display entertained hundreds of aviation fans at Al Khor Airfield during the opening of the...

Lankan expatriates’ hopes high after regime change 10 Jan 2015 - 03:18 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Sri Lankan expatriates in Qatar yesterday welcomed political changes in their country and said the electoral defeat of the...

Freak accident on Salwa Road 10 Jan 2015 - 03:16 am

Although signs show the height of trucks permitted to enter subways, a trailer on Thursday hit the flyover on Salwa Road. Many motorists...

British illustrator and writer enthrall students at ISL Qatar 10 Jan 2015 - 03:08 am

Doha: Children and staff of ISL Qatar enjoyed the visit of the acclaimed UK author Chris White on Tuesday. White is in Doha,...

More training units planned for ‘special’ kids 10 Jan 2015 - 03:05 am

A rehabilitation specialist conducting a session for children. DOHA: The Special Education Training Center at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Rumailah Hospital is helping...

Time running out for Libya peace talks, says UN envoy 10 Jan 2015 - 03:02 am

Tripoli: The UN called yesterday for Libya’s warring factions to resume peace talks “before it is too late” after its envoy to the...

Hypermarkets ‘contribute to price rise’ 10 Jan 2015 - 02:57 am

DOHA: The rising commodity prices in Qatar have mostly been attributed to the skyrocketing rents of warehouses and other commercial properties. However, there...

Religion, cookery among top favourites at book fair 10 Jan 2015 - 02:51 am

Families visiting various stalls at the book fair. DOHA: Religious, children’s and cooking books have emerged as the most sought-after at the ongoing...

Eighth Al Khor Fly-In begins 10 Jan 2015 - 02:49 am

Gliders showing their skills during the opening of the eighth edition of Al Khor Fly-In at Al Khor Airfield yesterday.

Dusty weather causes health problems to 2,600 kids 10 Jan 2015 - 02:47 am

DOHA: At least 2,600 children have been treated for respiratory and asthma problems caused by dust storm and strong winds. The cases were...

France terror hunt ends, 7 die 10 Jan 2015 - 02:45 am

A still image from video shows an explosion lighting the front of a kosher supermarket as French police special forces launch their assault,...

TERRORISM PARIS GUN PEN NEWSPAPER FRANCE INK RELIGION CARTOON PRESS FREEDOM CENSORSHIP CHARLIE HEBDO PEN CARTOONIST ISIS ISIL RADICAL ISLAM 10 Jan 2015 - 02:11 am

Group: ViewsEurope Credit: BLEIBEL Source: Daily Star - Beirut, Lebanon Keywords: COLOR TERRORISM PARIS GUN PEN NEWSPAPER FRANCE INK RELIGION CARTOON PRESS FREEDOM...

Playing with snow 10 Jan 2015 - 02:05 am

Children play with snow during a heavy snowstorm in Amman yesterday.

Tunis demo in solidarity with scribes ‘killed by IS’ 10 Jan 2015 - 02:04 am

Tunisians, including some journalists, hold placards during a demonstration to protest against the execution of two Tunisian journalists by the Libyan branch of...

Prolonged absence of Qaboos causes worries 10 Jan 2015 - 02:03 am

Dubai: His Majesty Oman’s Sultan Qaboos (pictured), who left home for medical tests six months ago for suspected cancer and hasn’t returned since,...

Terrorists damage Islam more than cartoons: Hezbollah chief 10 Jan 2015 - 02:02 am

Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addressing supporters via a screen during a ceremony celebrating the birthday anniversary of Prophet Mohammed (peace be...

Bahrain protests 10 Jan 2015 - 02:01 am

A Molotov cocktail which was thrown by protesters explodes on a riot police armoured personnel carrier at a highway in the village of...

Saudi blogger lashed in public 10 Jan 2015 - 01:57 am

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia yesterday publicly flogged a blogger sentenced to 1,000 lashes for insulting Islam, with Amnesty International condemning his punishment as a...