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Qatar Airways to expand services to European cities 05 Dec 2014 - 06:19 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways will expand its capacity across Europe by increasing frequency of services to European cities from February. Barcelona and Manchester will...

Rights: A central objective of Islam 05 Dec 2014 - 06:18 am

By Sheikh Sami Al Majid Islam did not come only to guide people to happiness in the Hereafter. Neither did it come to...

What Islam says about the disabled 05 Dec 2014 - 06:18 am

By Shahul Hameed God has given His complete and perfect guidance for humankind in the form of the glorious Quran. Naturally, the Islamic...

Emir honoured by FINA 05 Dec 2014 - 06:18 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has been granted FINA Gold Medal, the highest international medal in swimming,...

Al Qaradawi slams Mubarak’s acquittal 05 Dec 2014 - 06:17 am

DOHA: Prominent Qatar-based Islamic scholar Dr Yousuf Al Qaradawi has condemned the acquittal of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak by a court and...

GCC conference to discuss politics, economy in light of global changes 05 Dec 2014 - 06:16 am

DOHA: A key GCC conference to discuss politics and economy in light of changes taking place across the world opens tomorrow. Politicians, academics...

Records fall at short-course worlds 05 Dec 2014 - 06:12 am

Katinka Hosszu of Hungary reacts with astonishment to the world record (right), flashed on the scoreboard during the 12th FINA World Swimming Championship...

Rider Dettori steals the show as Dubday wins hearts at QREC 05 Dec 2014 - 06:09 am

Frankie Dettori rides Dubday to win the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club in Doha...

Yards offer fresh, cheaper produce 05 Dec 2014 - 06:07 am

The Minister of Environment H E Ahmed Amer Mohamed Al Humaidi (centre), accompanied by other officials, touring the yard after inaugurating it yesterday....

Qatar Airways to receive first A350 XWB on Dec 13 05 Dec 2014 - 06:04 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) and Airbus yesterday announced that the first of 80 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft ordered will be delivered on December...

Darb Al Saai gears up for National Day 05 Dec 2014 - 06:02 am

Tents erected at Darb Al Saai in Al Sadd, the traditional hub of National Day celebration. DOHA: Darb Al Saai, the traditional hub...

Emir briefed on Education City projects 05 Dec 2014 - 05:57 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani views one of Qatar Foundation projects during a visit to the Education City...

Over 300 new vehicles hit roads daily 05 Dec 2014 - 05:56 am

DOHA: Some 300 new vehicles of different types are being registered with the Traffic Department on average a day despite increasing chaos on...

Amnesty says police torture thriving in Philippines 04 Dec 2014 - 01:52 pm

MANILA: Torture of suspected criminals by police in the Philippines has thrived under the administration of President Benigno Aquino, human rights monitor Amnesty...

China bank ICBC plans $5.6bn preferred share issue 04 Dec 2014 - 01:44 pm

SHANGHAI: The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) will sell more than $5.60 billion worth of preferred shares offshore in three different...

10 Pakistani children get HIV from blood transfusions 04 Dec 2014 - 01:00 pm

ISLAMABAD: Ten Pakistani children have been infected with HIV after receiving tainted blood transfusions, officials said Thursday, in a "shocking" case highlighting the...

Toyota expands Takata air bag recall in Japan, China 04 Dec 2014 - 12:12 pm

TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it would call back 190,000 more vehicles to replace potentially defective air bags made by Takata...

Tokyo stocks close up 0.94pc to new seven-year high 04 Dec 2014 - 11:11 am

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks rose 0.94 percent Thursday, notching up a five-day winning streak and hitting a fresh seven-year high thanks to a lower...