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Two prisoners killed, 13 escape in jailbreak 10 Dec 2014 - 05:07 am

PATNA: Two prisoners were killed, three were injured and 13 escaped in India’s eastern state of Jharkhand yesterday after they threw chilli powder...

Ruling party MLA embarrasses government in Kerala Assembly 10 Dec 2014 - 05:07 am

Kochi: Actor-turned-politician K B Ganesh Kumar, a UDF ally, yesterday alleged corruption in PWD Minister V K Ibrahim Kunju’s office, stunning the ruling...

Sustainability Challenge winners named 10 Dec 2014 - 05:05 am

Officials with winners at the awards ceremony. DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has announced winners of the Qatar Environmental Sustainability...

IAEA keen to collaborate with QF on science and technology 10 Dec 2014 - 05:05 am

DOHA: Yukiya Amano, Director-General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), expressed keenness to collaborate with Qatar Foundation (QF) in the field of science...

Thousands join National Day celebrations 10 Dec 2014 - 05:04 am

Children visiting stalls at Darb Al Saai. A display of fireworks at the venue yesterday. pix: Salim Matramkot DOHA: Fireworks lit up the...

Oryx GTL sponsors third national science contest 10 Dec 2014 - 05:01 am

A file photo of students taking part in a previous competition. DOHA: Oryx GTL has extended its commitment to educational initiatives of the...

QU, QCRC sign deal on research initiatives 10 Dec 2014 - 05:00 am

QU Vice-President for Research, Dr Hassan Al Derham, and QCRC Executive Director, Prof Magdi Yacoub, at the MoU signing ceremony. DOHA: To facilitate...

HMC holds Infection, Prevention Control Week 10 Dec 2014 - 04:59 am

Dr Moza A Latif Hassan Abdulla, Assistant Executive Director Risk Management, HMC, Nish Patel, CEO, Women’s Hospital, and Dr Hilal Al Rifai, Medical...

Sidra marks century of progress in gynaecological cytopathology 10 Dec 2014 - 04:59 am

Some of the speakers at the event. DOHA: The Department of Pathology at Sidra Medical and Research Centre hosted an event to mark...

New book explores political impact of popular uprisings 10 Dec 2014 - 04:58 am

Dr Mehran Kamrava, Professor and Director of Centre for International and Regional Studies, GU-Q, who edited the book. DOHA: Dr Mehran Kamrava, Professor...

Doha Bank takes jewellers on cruise 10 Dec 2014 - 04:57 am

Doha: Doha Bank organised a get- together for bullion-related business customers under the theme ‘Sailing with Gold’, an exciting traditional dhow cruise in...

Volvo displays Sensus Connect system 10 Dec 2014 - 04:56 am

Doha: The ITU Telecom World 2014, held for the first time in Qatar with the support of Ooredoo, is an ideal platform to...

Vodafone unveils latest Galaxy Note Edge 10 Dec 2014 - 04:56 am

DOHA: Vodafone Qatar yesterday said the latest Galaxy Note Edge is available at its stores in Villaggio, Landmark mall, City Centre Mall, in...

Kuwait Emir meets child founder of ‘Be Active’ 10 Dec 2014 - 04:55 am

Doha: The Emir of Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah met Qatari child Mohammad Al Muftah, Founder of...

Hamad International Airport ‘achievement for GCC people’ 10 Dec 2014 - 04:55 am

Doha: The UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Hamad International Airport. He congratulated...

No enmity with Egypt, says FM 10 Dec 2014 - 04:54 am

DOHA: There is no enmity between Qatar and Egypt so the question of rapprochement does not arise, said Qatar’s Foreign Minister. Qatar stood...

Part of Khalifa Street closed for maintenance 10 Dec 2014 - 04:52 am

DOHA: Part of Khalifa Street from Al Markhiya Intersection to Al Gharafa Intersection will be closed from tomorrow at 11pm, the Public Works...

Fourth award in memory of Aljazeera lensman launched 10 Dec 2014 - 04:51 am

DOHA: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has launched the fourth edition of Martyr Ali Hassan Al Jaber Award in memory of the...