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Hopes high as UN climate talks begin 02 Dec 2014 - 06:20 am

Aerial view of a factory in Callao, November 30, 2014. Peru will host the annual United Nation's Climate Change Conference (COP20) of the...

Umbrella Revolution 02 Dec 2014 - 06:17 am

A policeman clashes with pro-democracy protesters during an operation to clear an occupied road near the government headquarters in the Admiralty district of...

Saudi court jails 45 for Jeddah flooding 02 Dec 2014 - 06:16 am

Saudi court jails 45 for Jeddah flooding JEDDAH: A Saudi court has jailed 45 people including government officials in connection with deadly flooding...

No heavy trucks on Doha roads from December 15 02 Dec 2014 - 06:07 am

DOHA: No heavy trucks will be allowed to enter Doha from December 15 without the traffic police’s permission after a temporary bypass road...

PM meets Ghana president 02 Dec 2014 - 06:06 am

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani with the President of Ghana, John Dramani...

Chamber says no nationality curbs on visas 02 Dec 2014 - 02:37 am

DOHA: The government has eased visa restrictions for companies and is allowing them to recruit workers from countries of their choice, says Qatar...

Tokyo stocks close up 0.75pc 01 Dec 2014 - 02:08 pm

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks rose 0.75 percent to a seven-year high Monday as the dollar picked up against the yen in response to OPEC's...

India factory output rises in November: Survey 01 Dec 2014 - 01:35 pm

MUMBAI: Indian factory output rose at its fastest rate in nearly two years in November, with consumer goods leading the way, a key...

Taiwan cabinet resigns after massive polls defeat 01 Dec 2014 - 01:32 pm

TAIPEI: Taiwan's cabinet resigned en masse Monday after the ruling party suffered a massive defeat at the island's biggest ever local elections. The...

Asian markets mixed, oil prices sink further 01 Dec 2014 - 11:16 am

HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Monday after China released data pointing to further weakness in the country's manufacturing sector, while Tokyo hit...

Exchange Rates in Qatar 01 Dec 2014 - 09:30 am

DOHA: Exchange Rates for foreign currencies as issued on Monday by Qatar National Bank (QNB) are as following: Currency Buying Selling Saudi Riyal...

Attorney General with French official 01 Dec 2014 - 03:38 am

The Attorney General Dr Ali bin Fetais Al Marri with the visiting member of the French senate Christian Kirman and her accompanying delegation.

Qatar 2022 organising body joins diabetes drive 01 Dec 2014 - 03:37 am

Some of the officials and employees during the campaign. DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, the body tasked with organising the...

Qatar Airways honours journalist in UK event 01 Dec 2014 - 03:35 am

Ed Caesar receiving the award from Qatar Airways Country Manager UK and Ireland, Richard Oliver. DOHA: Qatar Airways once again supported the UK-based...

Emir with Ghana President 01 Dec 2014 - 03:34 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama during a welcome ceremony at the...

VCUQatar announces winner of entrepreneurship event 01 Dec 2014 - 03:34 am

Malaz Elgemiabby, a student in the Masters of Fine Arts program at VCUQatar, with the prize money. DOHA: As part of the worldwide...

ISL Qatar students take Qatar to top at the World Scholar’s Cup 01 Dec 2014 - 03:33 am

ISL Qatar students Rhea Arora and Saidatul Zahidah Zairin with trophies. Doha: The World Scholar’s Cup is an international team academic tournament bringing...

MediaOne felicitates Qatari officials, journalists 01 Dec 2014 - 03:32 am

Prominent journalists and officials with MediaOne channel officials during the felicitation held at the West End Park Amphitheatre. Doha: MediaOne, a prominent TV...