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Emir, PM greet Tunisian president 20 Mar 2014 - 08:45 am

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday sent a cable of congratulations to Tunisian President Mohamed Moncef Marzouki...

Two objects spotted possibly related to MH370 20 Mar 2014 - 08:41 am

SYDNEY: Two objects possibly related to the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have been sighted in the southern Indian Ocean, Australian...

Japan marks 19th anniversary of subway sarin gas attack 20 Mar 2014 - 08:27 am

TOKYO: Japan on Thursday marked the 19th anniversary of a Tokyo subway nerve gas attack with ceremonies to honour the 13 people who...

Climate change fuelled storms, rising seas cost China $2.6bn in 2013 20 Mar 2014 - 08:06 am

BEIJING: Climate change fuelled storm waves and rising sea levels cost China 16.3 billion yuan or $2.6 billion and killed 121 people in...

Multiple suicide attack in east Afghan city kills at least 3 20 Mar 2014 - 08:06 am

JALALABAD: Multiple suicide attackers stormed a police station in the centre of the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Thursday, killing at least...

Food courts under scrutiny 20 Mar 2014 - 04:57 am

At least three fast food outlets at Abu Hamour petrol station have been closed for violating ban on use of LPG cylinders. ...

QFIS in deal for research, training in Islamic banking 20 Mar 2014 - 04:56 am

Officials at the signing ceremony. DOHA: Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University has signed a memorandum of understanding...

Civil Defence Day marked 20 Mar 2014 - 04:55 am

Children performing a show on the importance of using fire-extinguishers and following safety procedures at homes and in camping facilities at the event....

Volunteers trained in use of child car seat 20 Mar 2014 - 04:54 am

An instructor explaining the use of child seat belt to some of the volunteers. DOHA: The Kulluna Health and Safety Campaign recently organised...

Tobacco den busted, nine held 20 Mar 2014 - 04:53 am

The Asians with 6,000 packs of Sweika and other items. DOHA: The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested nine Asians involved in producing, packing...

Cabinet reviews general budget for 2014-2015 20 Mar 2014 - 04:52 am

Doha: The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday chaired the weekly Cabinet session...

Stamps expo marks Tunisia’s National Day 20 Mar 2014 - 04:52 am

Tunisian Ambassador Mohamed Mondher Dhraief (left) visiting a stamps exhibition marking his country’s National Day after its opening at Katara Cultural Village yesterday....

More community events at Aspire Zone this weekend 20 Mar 2014 - 04:50 am

Visitors taking part in a basket ball game last weekend. DOHA: Thousands of athletes, parents and children are likely to gather at Aspire...

Civil Defence holds mock evacuation drill 20 Mar 2014 - 04:50 am

Doha: The General Directorate of Civil Defence conducted a mock evacuation drill at Qatar Gas tower in Dafna. The drill by safety and...

Pearl Qatar to hold Trash to Treasure Art Project 20 Mar 2014 - 04:49 am

The project will culminate in a recycled model in the form of a pond with water, fish, birds and flowers. Doha: The Middle...

Katara to hold ‘Snow White and Seven Dwarfs’ ballet 20 Mar 2014 - 04:48 am

DOHA: Katara is presenting internationally acclaimed ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ classic ballet from March 23 to 25 at Katara Opera House....

Diabetes rates may double in Middle East in next 10 to 15 years, says US expert 20 Mar 2014 - 04:44 am

Professor Abdul Badi Abou-Samra, HMC’s Medicine Department Chairman DOHA: The imperative to prevent diabetes rather than treat it was the subject of a...

QU pharmacy team wins second place at Dubai forum 20 Mar 2014 - 04:43 am

DOHA: A research presentation by Qatar University (QU) pharmacy students on blood glucose control in patients with acute coronary syndromes at Heart Hospital...