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28 children among 76 killed by Syria 'barrel bombs' 16 Dec 2013 - 12:04 pm

BEIRUT: Regime air raids using barrel bombs on rebel-controlled areas of Syria's second city of Aleppo at the weekend killed at least 76...

Four children dead in Afghanistan's explosion 16 Dec 2013 - 12:02 pm

KABUL: A landmine explosion has left 4 children dead in the Dehrawood district in Afghan central Uruzgan province, an official said on Monday....

Seven killed in oil tanker collision 16 Dec 2013 - 11:55 am

ISLAMABAD: At least seven persons including women and children were killed and three sustained injuries in an unfortunate traffic mishap on Monday morning...

Katara enriches cultural scene in Qatar 16 Dec 2013 - 11:53 am

DOHA: Qatar's Cultural Village "Katara" enriches the cultural movement in the country through a host of cultural accomplishments and creativity. Katara presents a...

Mandela statue to be unveiled on Reconciliation Day 16 Dec 2013 - 11:51 am

PRETORIA: A nine-metre statue of Nelson Mandela will be unveiled Monday on a holiday dedicated to reconciliation, 24 hours after the solemn burial...

Emir, PM greets Kazakhstan president 16 Dec 2013 - 11:47 am

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan...

Vodafone hit with 250m euro lawsuit in Greece 16 Dec 2013 - 09:19 am

LONDON: Vodafone has been served with a 250 million euro or $343.26 million lawsuit for allegedly breaching its contracts and causing harm to...

Death sparks calls for Philippines school boxing ban 16 Dec 2013 - 09:18 am

MANILA: A 16-year-old Philippine athlete died after a week in coma following a boxing match, triggering calls for the sport to be banned...

Emir, PM congratulate King of Bahrain 16 Dec 2013 - 09:15 am

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to His Majesty King of the Kingdom...

Tokyo stocks close 1.62pc lower 16 Dec 2013 - 09:14 am

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks fell 1.62 percent Monday despite an upbeat Japanese business confidence survey, with the yen's rise and caution ahead of a...

Exchange Rates in Qatar 16 Dec 2013 - 08:54 am

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

AAP awaits Cong, BJP stand on its 18 issues 16 Dec 2013 - 08:44 am

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal (left), walks with fellow party members after a meeting with Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung at...

After BJP, Congress trying to woo Ganguly 16 Dec 2013 - 08:42 am

Kolkata: Soon after the BJP offered former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly (pictured), party ticket to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the...

High Court verdict on death for Dec 16 rapists likely in January 16 Dec 2013 - 08:41 am

A protester holds a banner during a rally following the fatal gang-rape of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student on December 16, 2102 in New...

Prayer meeting 16 Dec 2013 - 08:40 am

Members of a non-governmental organistation hold photographs of the late South African president Nelson Mandela and leader of the African-American Civil Rights Movement...

Labour Minister Sis Ram Ola passes away 16 Dec 2013 - 08:39 am

New Delhi: Labour and Employment Minister Sis Ram Ola died at a Gurgaon hospital yesterday, where he was admitted over a month ago...

DMK won’t ally with Congress and BJP in poll 16 Dec 2013 - 08:38 am

Chennai: DMK president M Karunanidhi (pictured), yesterday declared that the party will not align with the Congress or the BJP in the 2014...

Govt jobs must be last choice for Kashmiri youth: Omar 16 Dec 2013 - 08:38 am

Jammu: Government jobs in states with financial deficit like Jammu and Kashmir should be the last choice for educated, trained youth who should...