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Iran rejects Obama boast on nuclear deal 31 Jan 2014 - 06:04 am

TEHRAN: Iran yesterday dismissed as “unrealistic and unconstructive” comments by US President Barack Obama that international sanctions linked to its nuclear programme had...

Abu Qatada threatens terror trial boycott 31 Jan 2014 - 06:04 am

AMMAN: Islamist cleric Abu Qatada threatened yesterday to boycott his retrial in Jordan on terror charges, demanding that the court respect a deal...

Iran VP for heritage resigns 31 Jan 2014 - 06:04 am

TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani yesterday accepted the resignation of the vice president for cultural heritage, Mohammad Ali Najafi, who suffers heart problems,...

Four die in Yemen as army, separatists clash 31 Jan 2014 - 06:04 am

ADEN: Two soldiers were among four people killed yesterday when the army clashed with separatists in Daleh in south Yemen, sources on both...

Damascus dragging feet on handover of chemical arms: US 31 Jan 2014 - 06:03 am

WASHINGTON/WARSAW: The United States yesterday accused Syria of dragging its feet on the handover of chemical weapons, a delay that puts at risk...

Mother of British doctor confronts regime 31 Jan 2014 - 06:03 am

GENEVA: Crying with grief and anger, Fatima Khan stormed forward and shouted: “You killed my son!” As Syria’s warring sides held a sixth...

11 killed in barrel bomb attacks 31 Jan 2014 - 06:03 am

BEIRUT: At least 11 people, including three children, were killed yesterday by explosive-packed barrels dropped from Syrian army helicopters over the town of...

Libyans to elect statute commission on Feb 20 31 Jan 2014 - 06:02 am

TRIPOLI: Libyans will go to the polls on February 20 to choose a commission to draft a new constitution, the president of the...

Clashes in Benghazi after kidnapping 31 Jan 2014 - 06:02 am

BENGHAZI: Clashes in Libya’s second city Benghazi killed at least one soldier after the son of the army’s special forces commander there was...

Emir graces military graduation 31 Jan 2014 - 05:21 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receiving the guard of honour during the graduation ceremony of the ninth batch...

WCMC-Q showcases pioneering works 31 Jan 2014 - 05:20 am

Poster presentation at the Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar’s (WCMC-Q) Fourth Annual Research Retreat. DOHA: Research being conducted at Weill Cornell Medical...

Emir receives message from Maldives president 31 Jan 2014 - 05:20 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received a message from Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on bilateral...

Al Asmakh supports Kotabato University 31 Jan 2014 - 05:19 am

Al Asmakh Charity Foundation’s Planning Director Dr Mahmoud Al Samman (right) and Al Balagh Foundation Chairman Saad Hashim Sandatouk after signing the agreement....

Banks told to ease loan terms for citizens who subscribed to IPO 31 Jan 2014 - 05:18 am

DOHA: Banks have been asked to offer easier repayment terms to the citizens who took loans to apply for subscription to a now-completed...

Doha to host Global Art Forum in mid-March 31 Jan 2014 - 05:18 am

DOHA: Global Art Forum 2014 will kick off in Doha in March, featuring 40 contributors from the worlds of art, architecture, film, literature,...

Nominations for WISE annual prize to open in February 31 Jan 2014 - 05:17 am

DOHA: World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) will open nominations for its annual prize in February. The nomination period 2014 WISE Prize for...

IQ expo set to bring world of interiors to Qatar 31 Jan 2014 - 05:17 am

DOHA: A new exhibition is set to bring Qatar the latest and most innovative products and solutions for the interiors and hospitality markets....

Sharp jump in real estate deals in mid-January 31 Jan 2014 - 05:17 am

DOHA: The total number of real estate deals inked during the third week of January (between 12 and 16) jumped 193 compared to...