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PIA pilot on long-haul flight without rest 20 Sep 2014 - 11:37 pm

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) reportedly compromised air safety rules when it allowed a pilot to operate a long-haul flight without mandatory...

PPP chief Bhutto to speak out on ‘mass vote rigging’ 20 Sep 2014 - 11:36 pm

LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says he will inform the nation how last year’s general elections were rigged to...

Military plane crash injures two in Quetta 20 Sep 2014 - 11:36 pm

QUETTA: A Pakistan army aircraft crashed in the southwestern city of Quetta yesterday injuring two pilots, the military said. “Two pilots were wounded...

CHINA INDIA CARPET INDUSTRY BRODER DISPUTE BULL PHARMACEUTICALS 20 Sep 2014 - 11:01 pm

Group: ViewsAsia Credit: PARESH Source: The Khaleej Times - Dubai, UAE Keywords: COLOR CHINA INDIA CARPET INDUSTRY BRODER DISPUTE BULL PHARMACEUTICALS 091914 Provider:...

45,000 Syrian Kurds enter Turkey 20 Sep 2014 - 01:51 pm

ISTANBUL: Some 45,000 Syrian Kurds fleeing advancing Islamic State jihadists have poured across the border into Turkey since Ankara opened up its southern...

G20 finance chiefs aim to 'change destiny of global economy' 20 Sep 2014 - 01:24 pm

CAIRNS, Australia: Finance chiefs from G20 nations held talks Saturday, confident they can "change the destiny of the global economy" despite rising world...

Military plane crash injures two in southwest Pakistan 20 Sep 2014 - 12:34 pm

QUETTA, Pakistan: A Pakistan army aircraft crashed in the southwestern city of Quetta on Saturday injuring two pilots, the military said. "Two pilots...

Qatar welcomes formation of new Iraqi government 20 Sep 2014 - 10:18 am

NEW YORK: HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah described the formation of a new government in Iraq as...

18 IS jihadists killed fighting Syria Kurds 20 Sep 2014 - 10:04 am

BEIRUT: At least 18 jihadists from the Islamic State group were killed in overnight clashes with Kurdish fighters in northern Syria near a...

49 Turks kidnapped by IS militants freed 20 Sep 2014 - 10:03 am

ISTANBUL: Dozens of Turkish nationals held hostage by Islamic State jihadists in northern Iraq for more than three months have been released and...

Philippines picks up pieces after storm leaves five dead 20 Sep 2014 - 09:12 am

Filipino flood victims clear mud at a flood hit village in Marikina city, east of Manila, Philippines, 20 September 2014. EPA/Francis R. Malasig...

Kerry at the UN builds support for anti-IS coalition 20 Sep 2014 - 07:50 am

UNITED NATIONS: US Secretary of State John Kerry brought together 35 countries at the UN Security Council on Friday to build support for...

Kiev, rebels sign peace plan memorandum 20 Sep 2014 - 07:45 am

MINSK: Negotiators representing Kiev and Ukraine's separatists said Saturday they have signed a deal to create a demilitarised zone in eastern Ukraine. "We...

Siemens, GE, others line up for Dresser-Rand 20 Sep 2014 - 07:45 am

NEW YORK: General Electric is lined up with Germany's Siemens and other companies in pursuit of oil equipment maker Dresser-Rand Industries, with any...

Preparations begin for Disney on Ice show at QNCC 20 Sep 2014 - 03:52 am

Performers rehearse for the Disney on Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After show. DOHA: The stars of ‘Disney on Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After’...

QNB holds HR conference for staff 20 Sep 2014 - 03:51 am

QNB staff that took part in the conference. Doha: QNB convened the first ever gathering of its international HR professionals to a special...

Aspetar laboratory gets US accreditation 20 Sep 2014 - 03:50 am

FROM LEFT: Ibrahim Aldarwish, Aspetar Chief Operating Officer, and Dr Sitina Elshafi, Aspetar Laboratory Director, speaking at the closing ceremony of the Aspetar...

Qatar Academy holds Back to School Night 20 Sep 2014 - 03:49 am

Qatar Academy teachers assisting parents. DOHA: Following the opening of a new school year, Qatar Academy Doha held a Back to School Night...