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Iraqi forces kill 57 militants in Sunni province 04 Feb 2014 - 06:35 am

BAGHDAD: Iraqi troops and allied tribesmen killed 57 Islamist militants in Anbar province yesterday, the Defence Ministry said, in advance of a possible...

Israel offers $20m to Turkey flotilla victims 04 Feb 2014 - 06:35 am

JERUSALEM: Israel has offered Turkey $20m in compensation to the families of those killed and wounded in its botched 2010 raid on a...

Wage hike fails to calm Egypt’s workers 04 Feb 2014 - 06:34 am

AL SAFF, Egypt: When Egypt announced plans for a minimum wage late last year, the government hoped to lift living standards and calm...

Iran opposition leader remains under house arrest 04 Feb 2014 - 06:34 am

Tehran: An Iranian opposition leader who was being held against his will in a safe house belonging to the intelligence services has been...

More parties back Algeria’s Bouteflika for new term 04 Feb 2014 - 06:34 am

ALGIERS: More than two dozen Algerian political parties have given their support for a fourth term for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has yet...

Ruler in reassuring condition after surgery: UAE 04 Feb 2014 - 06:33 am

DUBAI: The president of United Arab Emirates is in “stable and reassuring” condition after surgery following a stroke late last month, state media...

Tunisia Arab Spring 04 Feb 2014 - 06:32 am

Emir meets Al Quds delegation 04 Feb 2014 - 06:22 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met a delegation from Al Quds at the Emiri Diwan yesterday. The delegation...

Doha Jewellery and Watches expo from Feb 25 at QNCC 04 Feb 2014 - 06:21 am

From left: Miquel Serranoi Martin, International Projects Director, Fira de Barcelona, Jaber Al Ansari, Deputy Group CEO for Entertainment, q.media, Hamad Al Abdan,...

Qatari artist given chance to work with Hirst at UK studio 04 Feb 2014 - 06:20 am

Hana Al Saadi creating a Spin painting with Hirst at his studio in London. DOHA: Young Qatari artist Hana Al Saadi was given...

Mickey Mouse returns with Disney pals for music festival 04 Feb 2014 - 06:19 am

Mickey Mouse and some of his Disney stars. DOHA: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and 25 of their Disney pals have...

Qatar’s crime prevention role highlighted 04 Feb 2014 - 06:18 am

Officials at the preparatory meeting. DOHA: The Western Asian Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 13th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice...

Aspire Academy mourns gifted young footballer 04 Feb 2014 - 06:17 am

Doha: Aspire Academy paid tribute to a promising young Qatari footballer who died in a road accident in Doha on Sunday morning. Mohamed...

SEC to reintroduce visual arts in schools 04 Feb 2014 - 06:16 am

DOHA: The Supreme Education Council (SEC) will reintroduce visual arts into Independent school curricula through an innovative and interactive programme. The programme has...

Qatar attends Syria aid meet 04 Feb 2014 - 06:15 am

Rome: The Assistant Foreign Minister for International Cooperation Affairs H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and his delegation took...

Hamad Injury Prevention Programme launched 04 Feb 2014 - 06:15 am

DOHA: Hamad General Hospital (HGH) has launched the Hamad Injury Prevention Programme (HIPP) as a research initiative to improve public health and safety. ...

HMC clinics for at-risk pregnancies soon 04 Feb 2014 - 06:14 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is in the process of establishing specialised antenatal clinics for at-risk pregnancies to meet the increasing number of...

Advisory Council team leaves for Riyadh meet 04 Feb 2014 - 06:14 am

Doha: A three-member delegation from the Advisory Council yesterday left for Riyadh to take part in a symposium tomorrow on achievements the GCC...