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Ramadan Thoughts: Ramadan’s four elements 18 Jul 2013 - 03:41 am

By Jamal Badawi Like other Islamic injunctions, the benefits of Ramadan are not limited to either “spiritual” or “temporal” elements of life. In...

Ramadan Thoughts: Ramadan’s night prayers, why twice? 18 Jul 2013 - 03:41 am

Tahajjud (the optional late-night prayers) is derived from the Arabic root “hajada” meaning: he was wakeful in the night. In the silent, dark...

Egypt’s new govt gets to work 18 Jul 2013 - 03:39 am

Egyptian supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and ousted president Mohammed Mursi protest demanding his reinstatement as they gather close to the Egyptian cabinet...

Bouteflika’s return raises questions on Algeria’s future 18 Jul 2013 - 03:39 am

ALGIERS: Algerian Pres-ident Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s (pictured) return home after almost three months in hospital in Paris raises questions about his ability to complete...

Ashton floats plan to break Hezbollah deadlock 18 Jul 2013 - 03:39 am

BRUSSELS: The European Union could blacklist Hezbollah’s military wing while stressing it is open to talking to the militant Lebanese movement’s political faction,...

Libyan minority groups to boycott constitution vote 18 Jul 2013 - 03:38 am

TRIPOLI: Three Libyan ethnic minorities announced yesterday that they would boycott an election of a committee to draft a new constitution, the first...

Saudi bans Ethiopian workers 18 Jul 2013 - 03:38 am

RIYADH: Saudi authorities yesterday banned Ethiopian workers from entering the country following reports of crimes against children committed by maids from the African...

Rowhani says Israel threats ‘laughable’ 18 Jul 2013 - 03:38 am

DUBAI: Iranian President-elect Hassan Rwuhani said yesterday that it was laughable for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to say that Tehran was getting close...

HOLLANDE TOUR DE FRANCE ECONOMY BICYCLISM 18 Jul 2013 - 03:34 am

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Qatar needs a positive media 18 Jul 2013 - 03:32 am

Some people call it hypocrisy, others flattery, courtesy or polishing, or they call it personal interest and use the most outrageous words. They...

Our education system is not working 18 Jul 2013 - 03:32 am

Nobody can deny the strenuous efforts our country makes, the amount of money it spends, the studies it conducts and plans it draws...

A cabinet made up of youth inspires hope 18 Jul 2013 - 03:31 am

I would like to congratulate the readers on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. I hope the month will be full...

Emir meets Nabil Al Arabi 18 Jul 2013 - 02:53 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Arab League Secretary General Dr Nabil Al Arabi at Al Bahr Palace...

Arabs back Kerry’s peace push 18 Jul 2013 - 02:50 am

Jordan’s King Abdullah (right) with US Secretary of State John Kerry at the Al Hummar Palace in Amman yesterday. AMMAN: The Arab League...

Kuwait jails activist for insulting Emir 18 Jul 2013 - 02:49 am

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s appeals court yesterday upheld a 20-month jail term against a female opposition activist for making remarks on social networking site...

GCC for putting Hezbollah on terror list 18 Jul 2013 - 02:49 am

DOHA: There is consensus among GCC states to press for the militant outfit Hezbollah to be included in the international list of terrorist...

2022 World Cup should be held in winter: Blatter 18 Jul 2013 - 02:48 am

Kitzbuehel, Austria: FIFA President Sepp Blatter said yesterday the 2022 World Cup should be switched to the winter months because of the blistering...

Anti-obesity lessons likely in schools 18 Jul 2013 - 02:47 am

DOHA: Concerned by rising obesity, Qatar is taking a close look at the possibility of including anti-obesity awareness studies in the school curriculum....