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Pakistan mob kills woman, girls, over "blasphemous" Facebook post 28 Jul 2014 - 10:28 am

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani mob killed a woman member of a religious sect and two of her granddaughters after a sect member was accused...

Islamist militants kill 18 civilians in Philippines 28 Jul 2014 - 10:25 am

MANILA: Islamist militants in the Philippines killed 18 people on Monday in revenge for their clan's support of government efforts to bring stability...

Tokyo stocks close up 0.46pc at fresh six-month high 28 Jul 2014 - 09:47 am

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks rose 0.46 percent Monday to close at a fresh six-month high as Japanese earnings season gets into full swing. The...

Emir, Father Emir perform eid prayer 28 Jul 2014 - 09:17 am

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Monday morning performed...

Emir orders urgent relief aid to Sudan 28 Jul 2014 - 09:12 am

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has ordered that urgent relief aids be sent to the brotherly Republic of the...

Philippine Islamic bank eyes new life after years of struggle 28 Jul 2014 - 09:02 am

MANILA: A peace plan, a lifting of foreign ownership limits and the drafting of new Islamic banking rules in the Philippines could help...

Malaysia marks grim Eid after MH17 crash 28 Jul 2014 - 08:58 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Monday marked a solemn Eid al-Fitr, Islam's biggest festival, as families of those aboard downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17...

Emir exchanges Eid greetings with leaders 28 Jul 2014 - 03:41 am

DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday exchanged Eid greetings with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques...

FM: Israel practising terrorism 28 Jul 2014 - 03:39 am

Palestinians collect household items they found in the rubble of destroyed buildings yesterday in the Shejaiya residential district of Gaza City as families...

Imams told to finish sermon in 15 minutes 28 Jul 2014 - 03:37 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has asked imams who would lead Eid Al Fitr prayers this morning to restrict their...

Young Qataris head to cooler climes 28 Jul 2014 - 03:30 am

DOHA: While younger Qataris are mostly going to Europe for holidaying during Eid Al Fitr, the older among the citizens prefer to stay...

Aljazeera documentary captures Shujayea raid 28 Jul 2014 - 03:18 am

DOHA: Aljazeera English has broadcast a powerful documentary highlighting the terrifying moments Palestinian civilians flee during an Israeli ground offensive in the densely...

Malabar Gold-The Peninsula Ramadan quiz winners 28 Jul 2014 - 03:17 am

Raju T Johny, (fourth right) Sales Manager, Malabar Gold, Ali Wahba, (fifth right) Advertising Manager, The Peninsula and Al Sharq, with the fourth-week...

‘Eid in Qatar’ festival begins today 28 Jul 2014 - 03:15 am

DOHA: Ten major events and activities will simultaneously begin today at various venues as part of ‘Eid in Qatar’ festival organised by Qatar...

Eid shopping 28 Jul 2014 - 03:14 am

Citizens and expats shopping at a mall in preparation for Eid Al Fitr celebrations. Kammutty VP

Safari Mall Eid shows cancelled over Gaza attackS 28 Jul 2014 - 03:11 am

Doha: Every year during the time of Eid, Safari Mall has been at the forefront in organising excellent music and magic shows for...

Asians rush to send money home 28 Jul 2014 - 03:09 am

Asians waiting in queues at an exchange house to send money home. DOHA: Exchange houses across Qatar yesterday witnessed a large number of...

Four Seasons draws Ramadan raffle winners 28 Jul 2014 - 03:08 am

Officials at raffle draw. DOHA: In keeping with the spirit of giving during Ramadan, Four Seasons Hotel Doha has announced six winners of...