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Philippines to propose no action to raise tension in sea disputes 29 Jul 2014 - 01:39 pm

MANILA: The Philippines will propose a freeze on all activity that raises tension in disputed waters in the South China Sea as part...

Emir exchanges Eid greetings with Iran president 29 Jul 2014 - 01:20 pm

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday exchanged in a telephone call congratulations on Eid Al-Fitr with President of...

JAL's Q2 net profit drops 19.4pc to $145m 29 Jul 2014 - 11:02 am

TOKYO: Japan Airlines (JAL) said Tuesday its net profit for the April-June quarter fell 19.4 percent to $145 million, as a weak yen...

Airbus says cancels six-jet order from Japan's Skymark 29 Jul 2014 - 11:00 am

TOKYO: Airbus on Tuesday said it has cancelled a deal with Skymark Airlines for the purchase of six A380 superjumbos, as shares in...

Truck driver kills 12 sleeping pilgrims on India highway 29 Jul 2014 - 10:59 am

PATNA: A speeding truck driver ran over and killed at least 12 Hindu pilgrims on Tuesday who were sleeping on the side of...

Karzai cousin killed in Afghan suicide attack 29 Jul 2014 - 10:58 am

KANDAHAR: A suicide attacker killed a cousin of outgoing Afghan President Hamid Karzai near the volatile southern city of Kandahar on Tuesday, officials...

Honda says quarterly net profit jumps 19.6pc to $1.4bn 29 Jul 2014 - 10:57 am

TOKYO: Japanese automaker Honda said Tuesday its latest quarterly net profit jumped 19.6 percent to $1.4 billion thanks to a weak yen and...

Tokyo stocks close up 0.57pc at new six-month high 29 Jul 2014 - 09:52 am

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks rose 0.57 percent to close at a new six-month high on Tuesday, boosted by upbeat expectations for Japanese corporate earnings....

Emir, PM congratulate Peru president 29 Jul 2014 - 08:57 am

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to president of the Republic of Peru on the...

Japan heatwave kills 15, thousands hospitalised 29 Jul 2014 - 08:55 am

TOKYO: Sweltering summer heat in Japan has left at least 15 people dead over the past week, while more than 8,000 others were...

Peace hopes fade as Israel sees long war 29 Jul 2014 - 02:35 am

GAZA/JERUSALEM: A grim-faced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned yesterday of a protracted war in Gaza, dashing any hopes of a swift end...

Emir meets Dhreima children 29 Jul 2014 - 02:33 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with children of Qatar Orphan Foundation (Dhreima) at Al Wajba Palace on the...

Dusty weather fails to dampen Eid festivities 29 Jul 2014 - 02:31 am

DOHA: Dusty and windy weather failed to dampen Eid Al Fitr festivities here yesterday. However, authorities were forced to temporarily close the coastal...

Emir, Father Emir perform Eid prayer 29 Jul 2014 - 02:29 am

DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani...

Emir, Father Emir receive well-wishers 29 Jul 2014 - 02:28 am

DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani...

Thousands head to malls 29 Jul 2014 - 02:21 am

Visitors watching the live version of the popular TV musical programme Lazy Town at City Center in Doha yesterday. Kammutty VP BY RAYNALD...

Low-income remitters caught unawares 29 Jul 2014 - 02:19 am

A holiday notice displayed at one of the exchange houses. DOHA: Some exchange houses were closed yesterday on account of Eid Al Fitr,...

QA hosts media events in Arab countries 29 Jul 2014 - 02:19 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways celebrated Ramadan by welcoming media colleagues to Ramadan events in Doha, Dubai, Manama, Tunisia, Casablanca and Muscat. The six events...