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Korean Air boss’ daughter detained in ‘nut rage’ case 01 Jan 2015 - 12:45 am

SEOUL: The daughter of the chairman of Korean Air Lines, whose outburst over the way she was served nuts in first class prompted...

The Peninsula wishes all our readers A Happy & Prosperous New Year 01 Jan 2015 - 12:42 am

Qatar’s resilience during crises 01 Jan 2015 - 12:36 am

Drafting a law to regulate the state’s financial policy will help develop an integrated framework of legal work, including clauses related to funds...

Hard work should mark National Day 01 Jan 2015 - 12:35 am

Every year at this time we review with pride the transformation process of our modern state of Qatar. It is a cherished occasion...

Chaos in recruitment of domestic helps 01 Jan 2015 - 12:35 am

Recruitment of domestic workers for Gulf countries has led to crises. There had been tension between Saudi Arabia and Indonesia for a long...

Sheikh Eid Charity Builds 433 Mosques Abroad 31 Dec 2014 - 09:17 pm

Doha - The Sheikh Eid Charity has constructed 433 mosques in a number of countries all over the world in 2014, at a...

300 More Taliban Join Peace Process in Northern Afghanistan 31 Dec 2014 - 09:13 pm

Kabul - Afghanistan’s first vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum has called upon Taliban that joining peace process and living in peace is better...

US confirms killing Shebab intel chief in Somalia 31 Dec 2014 - 09:10 pm

Al-Shabab militants have been driven out of the group's strongholds in Somalia WASHINGTON - The US military on Wednesday confirmed killing the intelligence...

Netanyahu Palestinians have more to fear than Israel from ICC 31 Dec 2014 - 09:04 pm

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the Palestinians have more to fear than his country from their newly signed...

Bangladesh's Zia demands new polls under neutral regime 31 Dec 2014 - 09:01 pm

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia vowed Friday to go ahead with a mass march DHAKA - Bangladeshi opposition leader Khaleda Zia Wednesday called...

Ebola-hit Liberia lifts night curfew for New Year 31 Dec 2014 - 08:55 pm

Liberia president lifts state of emergency MONROVIA - Ebola-ravaged Liberia on Wednesday lifted a night curfew in place since August to allow New...

Israel summons French ambassador over UN Palestinian vote 31 Dec 2014 - 08:52 pm

This United Nations photo shows the UN Security Council during a meeting JERUSALEM - Israel's government summoned the French ambassador on Wednesday over...

Family in shock after US toddler shoots mom in Walmart 31 Dec 2014 - 08:45 pm

Police outside a Walmart in Idaho after a boy, 2, fatally shot his mother LOS ANGELES - The accidental fatal shooting of a...

Abbas signs bid to join International Criminal Court 31 Dec 2014 - 08:40 pm

Hamas says it will back any Palestinian bid to join international criminal court RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories - President Mahmud Abbas Wednesday signed a...

Syria vows government posts to relatives of 'martyrs' 31 Dec 2014 - 08:28 pm

Rebel fighters of al-Jabha al-Islamiya (the Islamic Front) warm themselves around a fire at the frontline against forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar...

Nigeria political rhetoric rising six weeks from polls 31 Dec 2014 - 08:26 pm

We’ll work hard to make 2015 polls violence-free, APC assures Nigerians ABUJA - Nigeria's main opposition lashed out at the government on Wednesday...

Putin lauds 'milestone' year that saw Crimean annexation 31 Dec 2014 - 08:19 pm

Vladimir Putin in Crimea for Victory Day celebration MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin thanked Russians for defending national interests in what he described...

Greece dissolves parliament for January ballot 31 Dec 2014 - 08:10 pm

An announcement of Parliament's dissolution was posted in Athens on Wednesday ATHENS - Greece's parliament was dissolved Wednesday ahead of an early election...