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Turkey told Iran about Israeli spy ring: Report 18 Oct 2013 - 03:09 am

JERUSALEM: Turkey deliberately blew the cover of an Israeli spy ring working inside Iran in early 2012 and dealt a significant blow to...

Israel warns West against easing Iran curbs 18 Oct 2013 - 03:09 am

JERUSALEM: The world’s positive response to the latest nuclear talks with Iran drew bitter scepticism from Israel, which warned its Western allies yesterday...

Iraq gets arms from Russia after historic deal 18 Oct 2013 - 03:09 am

MOSCOW: A top Iraqi official said yesterday that Baghdad had begun receiving arms from Russia under a historic $4.3-billion deal it signed last...

Two policemen killed in Tunisia clash 18 Oct 2013 - 03:08 am

TUNIS: Two policemen were killed in a clash with a “terrorist” group west of the Tunisian capital yesterday, the interior ministry said. “Two...

Iran judiciary divided over re-hanging man 18 Oct 2013 - 03:08 am

TEHRAN: Iran’s judiciary chief, Ayatollah Sadeq Larijani, faced competing calls yesterday whether to spare a convicted drug trafficker who survived the gallows. The...

Syria says talks possible in Nov 18 Oct 2013 - 02:54 am

A Syrian opposition fighter aims a catapult at regime forces in the northern embattled Syrian city of Aleppo yesterday. DAMASCUS: Syria said yesterday...

US to sell $10.8bn arms to Saudi, UAE 18 Oct 2013 - 02:53 am

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said yesterday it plans to sell Washington’s Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates $10.8bn worth of missiles...

Spike in Israel settlement activity 18 Oct 2013 - 02:53 am

JERUSALEM: Home starts in Jewish settlements rose by a “drastic” 70 percent in the first half of 2013, jeopardising peace talks, an Israeli...

No trace of missing US journalist in Syria 18 Oct 2013 - 02:48 am

WASHINGTON: US journalist James Foley turns 40 this week but his family will not be able to celebrate with him. Foley was kidnapped...

Instability in financial markets threatens developments: Qatar 18 Oct 2013 - 02:48 am

New York: The absence of stability in the international financial markets and the turmoil seen in the economies of developing and developed countries...

Eid Malhar enthrals thousands 18 Oct 2013 - 02:45 am

Popular Mappila singer from Kerala Rehana Nilambur leading the show organised by the Youth Forum at the West End Park in Mesaimeer on...

Gifts distributed to passengers at airport 18 Oct 2013 - 02:44 am

DOHA: The security and immigration departments at Doha International Airport have distributed gifts to passengers, flight crews and customs staff on the occasion...

Georgian minister meets Qatari envoy 18 Oct 2013 - 02:44 am

Tbilisi: Georgian Interior Minister Irakli Garibashvili conferred yesterday with Qatar’s Ambassador Mohammed bin Khamis Al Kuwari. They discussed ties of cooperation. QNA

First batch of Haj pilgrims return 18 Oct 2013 - 02:43 am

Qatari pilgrims are greeted by relatives at the Doha International Airport. DOHA: People who went for Haj from here have begun returning. The...

Cyber cafes struggle to survive 18 Oct 2013 - 02:42 am

Many internet cafes have closed down because their business had been suffering due to the twin factors of internet services’ availability on cheaper...

Popular cartoon shows entertain audience 18 Oct 2013 - 02:41 am

The Qatar Tourism Authority has brought globally famous characters from films and cartoon features such as Smurfs, Ice Age, Ben 10 and Snow...

Widam assures enough stock of Australian sheep 18 Oct 2013 - 02:40 am

DOHA: Qatar Meat and Livestock Company (Widam) that sells subsidised Australian mutton has said it has released enough stock of Australian sheep to...

The concept of animal sacrifice 18 Oct 2013 - 02:40 am

Actually, there are many misconceptions filling the mind of many non-Muslims, who fail to perceive the significance and wisdom behind acts of worship...