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Obama, Sharif discuss ‘evolving situation’ in the region 23 Nov 2014 - 12:07 am

ISLAMABAD: US President Barack Obama telephoned Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss the “evolving situation” in the region, the Pakistani foreign ministry...

Sharif may consult national leaders on PTI’s Nov 30 rally 23 Nov 2014 - 12:07 am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to consult with senior leaders of parliamentary parties about handling Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) show...

Islamic State kills 25 Iraqi tribesmen near Ramadi 22 Nov 2014 - 02:44 pm

BAGHDAD: Islamic State militants have killed 25 members of a Sunni Muslim tribe during their assault on a provincial capital west of Baghdad,...

Barwa Bank Q3 net profit rises 43pc 22 Nov 2014 - 02:42 pm

DOHA: Barwa Bank has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2014. The results show an increase in the bank's net...

5.9 magnitude quake hits China's Sichuan province 22 Nov 2014 - 02:34 pm

BEIJING: A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck China's southwestern province of Sichuan on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, with Chinese state media reporting...

India invites bids for $2.4bn artillery contract 22 Nov 2014 - 02:30 pm

NEW DELHI: India on Saturday invited bids for a $2.4-billion artillery deal while deferring a decision on acquiring 106 Swiss Pilatus aircraft for...

Gunmen kill 28 in north east Kenya bus attack 22 Nov 2014 - 10:51 am

NAIROBI: Attackers ambushed a bus and killed 28 people early on Saturday in Mandera in northeast Kenya, police and the Ministry of Interior...

Judge approves $450m deal in Apple ebook suit 22 Nov 2014 - 10:30 am

SAN FRANCISCO: A US judge signed off Friday on Apple's $450 million legal deal to compensate consumers harmed by an illegal price-fixing conspiracy...

Obama extends US combat role in Afghanistan: Report 22 Nov 2014 - 10:25 am

WASHINGTON: Barack Obama has extended the combat role for US troops in Afghanistan for another year, in a classified order he signed in...

Philippines bans some foreign journalists over APEC Bali incident 22 Nov 2014 - 09:26 am

MANILA: The Philippines said Saturday it had banned certain foreign journalists from the country over an incident last year, when President Benigno Aquino...

ICT trends, challenges discussed at meet 22 Nov 2014 - 04:16 am

Minister of Information and Communication Technology H E Dr Hessa Sultan Al Jaber, QU President Prof Sheikha Abdulla Al Misnad and other officials...

Experts shine light on harm done by stress 22 Nov 2014 - 04:15 am

Dr Ziad Kronfol, Professor of Psychiatry at WCMC-Q, speaking on stress during the latest edition of WCMC-Q’s Ask the Expert talk series. DOHA:...

Philippine official warns over maids’ rights 22 Nov 2014 - 04:14 am

Philippine Labour Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz and Ambassador Crescente R Relacion jointly inaugurating the Philippine Overseas Labour Office yesterday. BY RAYNALD C RIVERA DOHA:...

Children’s rights highlighted 22 Nov 2014 - 04:12 am

DOHA: Children highlighted their rights and need to be protected from violence during activities organised in various public places in Doha to celebrate...

Draft law on Independent schools ready 22 Nov 2014 - 04:11 am

DOHA: A draft law that seeks to regulate different aspects of Independent schools, including the pay and perks of school operators, is ready...

Qatari dhow to set sail for India 22 Nov 2014 - 04:11 am

DOHA: After a successful 27-day voyage around the Gulf, the traditional Qatari dhow Fath Al Kheir will embark on yet another journey, this...

New POLO office formally inaugurated 22 Nov 2014 - 04:10 am

DOHA: The new Philippine Overseas Labour Office and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (POLO-OWWA) building formally opened yesterday. The new office, located in...

Prayer for rains offered at Qatar Foundation 22 Nov 2014 - 04:10 am

DOHA: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development held the Al Istisqa prayer for rains on Thursday morning as per the directions...