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Bengal to probe joint bank account of two CPM leaders 14 Jul 2013 - 12:58 pm

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee yesterday said her government would inquire into the source of funds allegedly held by two Communist...

Kudankulam nuclear power project starts fission 14 Jul 2013 - 12:58 pm

Chennai: The much awaited event for the Indian nuclear establishment, the first unit at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) and India’s 21st reactor,...

Founder of Bose audio systems passes away 14 Jul 2013 - 12:58 pm

Washington: Amar Gopal Bose, the visionary Indian-American engineer and inventor, famous for making high-quality Bose audio systems bearing his name and speakers for...

Aspire Ramadan fest begins today 14 Jul 2013 - 04:14 am

Officials of Aspire Zone Foundation with football captains, coaches, managers, and referees, at a meeting. DOHA: Aspire Zone Foundation’s (AZF) Ramadan football tournament,...

Non-Muslims fast to help Syrian refugees 14 Jul 2013 - 04:08 am

Non-Muslims breaking their fast at the ‘Fast-a-Thon’ held at the Hyatt Plaza yesterday. Abdul Basit DOHA: More than 250 people from various nationalities...

MoI’s Najm security system wins top award 14 Jul 2013 - 04:06 am

The excellence award won by the Ministry of Interior. Right: ESRI Executive Director Jack Dangermond (second right) with the Qatari team. Doha: The...

Awqaf Ministry to launch ‘Obedience and Forgiveness’ programme at main mosque 14 Jul 2013 - 04:05 am

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf (endowments) and Islamic Affairs, is to open today after Tarweeh prayers its “Obedience and Forgiveness” programme at Imam...

SEC action against eight schools 14 Jul 2013 - 04:05 am

Doha: The Supreme Education Council (SEC) plans to take stern action against eight schools that were found violating rules and regulations set by...

QF to hold research meet in November 14 Jul 2013 - 04:05 am

DOHA: Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D) has announced that its flagship scientific conference will be held in November this year, inviting...

First ten days: A shower of mercy 14 Jul 2013 - 04:04 am

By Maria Zain Ramadan is known to be broken down into thirds. The first ten days of Ramadan are known as the “Ten...

Ramadan thoughts: Humility: A sign of virtue 14 Jul 2013 - 04:04 am

By Fethullah Gulen Those who are humble and modest are highly regarded in the sight of both the created and the Creator. Those...

Iftar pack distribution 14 Jul 2013 - 04:03 am

A volunteer from the Zakat Fund distributes iftar kits near the Bombay Masjid (Bukhari Masjid) in Al Asmakh area yesterday. Over 600 kits...

SYRIA CAR BOMB LEBANON SMOKE TERRORISM BEIRUT 14 Jul 2013 - 03:56 am

Group: ViewsMideast Credit: BLEIBEL Source: Daily Star - Beirut, Lebanon Keywords: COLOR SYRIA CAR BOMB LEBANON SMOKE TERRORISM BEIRUT 070913 Provider: CartoonArts International...

Tear gas fired at Istanbul protesters 14 Jul 2013 - 03:35 am

I Protesters take cover as Turkish riot police use a water cannon to disperse them yesterday on Sadri Alisik street, off Istiklal Avenue...

Syria’s famed Crusader fort hit in air raid 14 Jul 2013 - 03:34 am

BEIRUT: An air raid on Syria’s famed Krak des Chevaliers castle, a Unesco World Heritage site, has damaged one of the fortress’s towers,...

Egypt PM edges closer to forming cabinet 14 Jul 2013 - 03:34 am

CAIRO: Egypt’s new prime minister edged closer to forming a cabinet yesterday as supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohammed Mursi vowed to keep...

Seven peacekeepers killed in Darfur ambush 14 Jul 2013 - 03:34 am

KHARTOUM: Seven peacekeepers were killed yesterday during an ambush in Sudan’s Darfur region, the African Union-UN Mission said, marking the worst-ever losses in...

Saudi urges elderly to avoid Haj over virus fears 14 Jul 2013 - 03:33 am

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia yesterday urged elderly and chronically ill Muslims not to perform the hajj pilgrimage, to curb the spread of the MERS...