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IMF agrees $14-18bn bailout for Ukraine 27 Mar 2014 - 12:04 pm

KIEV: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it had agreed a $14-18 billion bailout for Ukraine, a deal that will unlock further...

Daash military commander killed in Fallujah 27 Mar 2014 - 11:43 am

BAGHDAD: A security source in Anbar has announced that the forces killed the military commander of the Daash organization and arrested four members...

Emir, PM send condolences to Malaysia and China 27 Mar 2014 - 11:42 am

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , has sent a cable of heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Malaysia's...

Lebanese army officer shot dead in northern city of Tripoli 27 Mar 2014 - 11:37 am

BEIRUT: A Lebanese army officer was shot dead in the country's second city of Tripoli during fighting between rival sects on Thursday, a...

S. Korea police name 22 over fatal rooftop collapse 27 Mar 2014 - 09:29 am

SEOUL: South Korean police on Thursday named 22 people who may face criminal charges over the collapse last month of a gymnasium packed...

Australia's first banknote fetches US$310,000 27 Mar 2014 - 09:28 am

SYDNEY: The only surviving example of Australia's first official banknote exceeded expectations when it was auctioned for Aus$334,000 or $310,000, officials said Thursday....

Hong Kong passes Islamic bond bill, paves way for $500m sukuk 27 Mar 2014 - 09:27 am

HONG KONG: Hong Kong lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that will allow the AAA-rated government to raise around $500 million via sukuk,...

Tokyo stocks close up 1.01pc 27 Mar 2014 - 09:20 am

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed up 1.01 percent on Thursday, recovering from early losses thanks to a downturn in the yen and bargain hunting....

Japan's ANA orders 40 Boeing, 30 Airbus planes worth $16.4bn 27 Mar 2014 - 09:03 am

TOKYO: All Nippon Airways (ANA) said Thursday it would buy 70 new planes worth $16.4 billion, with almost half from Airbus in move...

Exchange Rates in Qatar 27 Mar 2014 - 08:36 am

Exchange Rates in Qatar DOHA: Exchange Rates for foreign currencies as issued on Thursday Qatar National Bank (QNB) are as following: Currency Buying...

Rains disrupt normal life in Doha 27 Mar 2014 - 06:05 am

Heavy rains disrupted normal life in Doha yesterday, leaving many low-lying areas inundated. Pictures show (clock-wise) parents and children coming out of MES...

‘Qatar e-Nature’ schools contest launched 27 Mar 2014 - 06:03 am

From left: Jack Saba, Corporate Affairs Manager, Sasol Qatar, Marjo Louw, President, Sasol Qatar, Dr Saif Al Hajari, Chairman, FEC, and Gholoum Abdulla,...

Qatar’s maritime defence vital: Official 27 Mar 2014 - 06:01 am

Officials signing one of the two agreements. DOHA: Given Qatar’s huge oil and gas reserves and its reliance on sea trade, maritime defence...

Air France KLM marks 30 years in Qatar 27 Mar 2014 - 06:01 am

Yvette Burghgraef-van Eechoud (centre), Ambassador of the Netherlands, Frederic Gossot (left), General Manager Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Pakistan, Air France KLM, Baccouche...

Bangla National and Independence Day marked 27 Mar 2014 - 05:59 am

Bangladeshis in Qatar yesterday celebrated their country’s 43rd National and Independence Day. Ambassador Syed Masud Mahmood Khundoker hoisted the national flag in a...

Fifty One East honoured at Frankfurt fair 27 Mar 2014 - 05:58 am

A Fifty One East official receiving the Yamaha Music School award. Doha: Fifty One East, the premium luxury retail chain in Qatar, was...

QA to launch Edinburgh-Doha flight 27 Mar 2014 - 05:57 am

Doha: Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways, has announced details of a new scheduled service from Edinburgh to Doha to be launched on...

Itijah forum to focus on youth employment 27 Mar 2014 - 05:57 am

DOHA: Common Purpose, a global leadership development organisation, brings together 45 leaders from Mena and Europe to take part in Itijah, a four-day...