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Tunisian president meets Qatari finance minister 21 Nov 2013 - 11:46 am

TUNIS: Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki met here this morning with HE Qatar's Finance Minister Ali Sherif Al Emadi. During the meeting, HE the...

China eases restrictions on private aircraft travel 21 Nov 2013 - 10:41 am

BEIJING: China has simplified flight approval procedures for private aircraft in a move that may lead to the full opening of its under-developed...

Tokyo stocks jump 1.92pc to six-month high 21 Nov 2013 - 10:31 am

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks soared 1.92 percent to close at a new six-month high on Thursday, as the yen tumbled against the dollar on...

Saudi Arabia says six shells fall near border post close to Iraq, Kuwait 21 Nov 2013 - 09:40 am

RIYADH: Six mortar shells landed near a remote Saudi border post close to neighbouring fellow oil producers Iraq and Kuwait on Wednesday. But...

US, Afghanistan agree post-2014 troop deal 21 Nov 2013 - 09:39 am

KABUL: Afghan tribal chieftains, community elders and politicians gathered in Kabul Thursday for the start of a grand assembly to debate a crucial...

Five killed in Pakistan's Quetta blast 21 Nov 2013 - 09:14 am

ISLAMABAD: Five persons including two policemen were killed in a blast that occurred in Satellite Town area of Quetta in Pakistan on Thursday...

Chinese hospital ship departs for Philippines 21 Nov 2013 - 08:46 am

ZHOUSHAN: A Chinese hospital ship set sail for the typhoon-ravaged Philippines Thursday, with foreign media given unprecedented access to a navy base as...

U.S. pledges $40m for Central Africa peacekeepers 21 Nov 2013 - 08:45 am

WASHINGTON: The United States expressed concern on Wednesday about growing violence and lawlessness in Central African Republic and pledged $40 million toward an...

Google unveils prepaid debit card 21 Nov 2013 - 08:45 am

SAN FRANCISCO: Google Inc will offer a prepaid debit card that will allow consumers to purchase goods at stores and to withdraw cash...

Malala presented with EU’s prestigious Sakharov prize 21 Nov 2013 - 08:38 am

Malala Yousafzai addressing the European Parliament after receiving the EU’s prestigious Sakharov human rights prize in recognition of her crusade for the right...

No apologies to Afghanistan: US 21 Nov 2013 - 08:35 am

WASHINGTON: The United States has ruled out apologising to Afghanistan for “mistakes” made during the 12-year war and denied claims in Kabul that...

Afghan refugees harassed in Iran 21 Nov 2013 - 08:34 am

KABUL: Afghans fleeing fighting at home and seeking refuge in neighbouring Iran face increasing persecution by the Iranian government, Human Rights Watch said...

Three-member bench to try Musharraf for treason 21 Nov 2013 - 08:34 am

Islamabad: The government has formed a judicial commission to try former president Pervez Musharraf. The names of three judges, including a woman, have...

Afghan officials in Pakistan for Taliban peace talks 21 Nov 2013 - 08:34 am

ISLAMABAD: Senior Afghan officials arrived in Pakistan to initiate peace talks with the Afghan Taliban following a breakthrough in negotiations during last month’s...

11 candidates in Afghan poll 21 Nov 2013 - 08:33 am

KABUL: Afghanistan’s election commission yesterday announced the final list of candidates for next year’s presidential and provincial council polls. It will be Afghanistan’s...

Aquino’s fate lies in Leyte’s rehabilitation 21 Nov 2013 - 07:31 am

Aquino (right) distributes relief to survivors of Haiyan during his visit to Palo, Leyte, on Monday. MANILA: The Philippines faces perhaps the most...

Thai ruling party evades punishment 21 Nov 2013 - 07:31 am

BANGKOK: Thailand’s ruling party escaped punishment in a Constitutional Court ruling yesterday that had threatened to inflame the country’s divisions as political rivals...

Xi urges EU leaders to open to Chinese trade 21 Nov 2013 - 07:30 am

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called on European Union leaders yesterday to eschew protectionism and create a healthier environment for Chinese businesses during...