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Second QPOH conference begins today 18 Nov 2013 - 03:50 am

Doha: The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada and Minister of Public Health and Secretary General...

Appointments at Qatar Foundation 18 Nov 2013 - 03:50 am

DOHA: Qatar Foundation has made two new key appointments with Engineer Jassim Telefat as Group Executive Director of Qatar Foundation Capital Projects and...

We’ll stand firm on Iran N-issue: Hollande 18 Nov 2013 - 03:49 am

French President Francois Hollande (right) is welcomed by his Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres at the presidential residence in Jerusalem yesterday. Jerusalem: President Francois...

Flooded street in Riyadh 18 Nov 2013 - 03:48 am

Cars drive through a flooded street in northern Riyadh yesterday. Heavy rains fell overnight in the Saudi capital caused floods and traffic jams...

Dubai says Expo 2020 would boost turmoil-hit region 18 Nov 2013 - 03:48 am

DUBAI: Dubai could present a “positive” image of tolerance in a region rocked by turmoil if it wins a bid to host the...

Peace talks to continue for full 9 months: Abbas 18 Nov 2013 - 03:48 am

RAMALLAH: Peace talks with Israel will continue for the full nine months as agreed with Washington “regardless of what happens on the ground”,...

34 killed, 70 hurt in Baghdad blasts 18 Nov 2013 - 03:47 am

BAGHDAD: A series of bombings struck near markets, cafes and the theatre in Baghdad yesterday, the deadliest in nationwide attacks in which 22...

Top intelligence chief abducted in Libya 18 Nov 2013 - 03:46 am

A man walks past closed shops in Tripoli yesterday. TRIPOLI: Libya’s deputy intelligence chief Mustafa Nuh was abducted yesterday by gunmen in Tripoli...

Islamists must accept govt before talks: Egypt 18 Nov 2013 - 03:46 am

CAIRO: An Egyptian minister yesterday ruled out negotiations with the Muslim Brotherhood until the Islamists recognise the government’s transition plan and renounces violence....

Blast kills 31 Syrian troops 18 Nov 2013 - 03:45 am

BEIRUT: At least 31 troops, among them four officers, were killed in a massive bomb attack on an army base near Damascus yesterday,...

HINA DISASTER PHILIPPINES 18 Nov 2013 - 03:45 am

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Emir receives President of Congo 18 Nov 2013 - 03:39 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the President of Congo, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, at the Emiri Diwan yesterday. Talks...

More services under health insurance 18 Nov 2013 - 03:34 am

DOHA: The health insurance scheme being made mandatory in phases for all will cover basic healthcare services for expatriates and citizens that will...

Heavy downpour unlikely, says Met official 18 Nov 2013 - 03:22 am

A flooded street in Doha after rains yesterday. DOHA: The wet and cloudy weather is likely to continue in Qatar until Friday with...

Qatar appoints global firm to probe Amnesty claims 18 Nov 2013 - 03:20 am

The Secretary-General of Amnesty International, Salil Shetty (centre) addressing the media at the The InterContinental Hotel in Doha yesterday. With him are Amnesty...

Next nuclear talks will be ‘difficult’: Tehran 18 Nov 2013 - 03:19 am

TEHRAN: Iran said yesterday nuclear talks with world powers this week will be “difficult,” as France made four demands for a deal with...

Russia hands over aircraft carrier to India 17 Nov 2013 - 06:57 am

Defence Minister, A K Antony (right) salutes a guard of honour by the Russian Navy guards on his arrival to attend the commissioning...

Nation honours Sachin, CNR Rao with Bharat Ratna 17 Nov 2013 - 06:57 am

New Delhi: Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist CNR Rao have been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, the Prime Minister’s...