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World powers and Iran start second day of nuclear talks 06 Apr 2013 - 09:26 am

ALMATY: World powers and Iran started the second day of nuclear talks on Saturday with little hope of striking a quick deal in...

Toyota pays $16 million to settle US acceleration suit 06 Apr 2013 - 09:04 am

LOS ANGELES: Toyota has agreed to a $16 million deal with a southern Californian county over charges the Japanese auto giant hid safety...

‘Proper career guidance needed’ 06 Apr 2013 - 03:14 am

Yes, records say that they are searching for jobs, which doesn’t mean that they are unemployed. They are searching for jobs and looking...

Eritrean president leaves Doha 06 Apr 2013 - 03:13 am

The Minister of State H E Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki being accorded a Guard...

Floating mangroves to go on public view 06 Apr 2013 - 03:12 am

Unesco has implemented a floating mangroves experiment in Lusail Marina, while natural mangroves continue to survive in Qatar. By Isabel Ovalle DOHA: The...

QF on target to achieve 50pc Qatarisation before 2017 06 Apr 2013 - 03:12 am

Doha: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) has made it its mission to take advantage of the pool of talent...

Wadjda wows Doha audience 06 Apr 2013 - 03:11 am

BY RAYNALD C RIVERA DOHA: Wadjda, the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi by the Kingdom’s first woman filmmaker, is probably the...

Rewarding careers for citizens at Qatar Shell 06 Apr 2013 - 03:10 am

Qatar Shell’s Corporate Advisor Khalid Al Thani (right) at the Career Fair. DOHA: With its ongoing commitment to nurture local talent and develop...

Over 650 delegates attend CNA-Q forum 06 Apr 2013 - 03:08 am

Dr Anna Paolini, James Knight and Bill Lucas taking part in the introductory panel discussion yesterday. DOHA: College of the North Atlantic —...

Scattered rains likely in Qatar today 06 Apr 2013 - 03:08 am

Doha: Several parts of the country received scattered rains yesterday with the weathermen forecasting more light rains today. The rains were also accompanied...

Donor meeting crucial for Darfurians: Official 06 Apr 2013 - 03:08 am

Doha: The outcome of the International Donor Conference for Development and Reconstruction in Darfur, due to be held in Doha next Sunday, will...

Vanishing landmarks 06 Apr 2013 - 03:06 am

by Shaival Dalal In recent years, roundabouts have been demolished and converted into intersections to ease traffic congestion, which almost every motorist has...

Being fair to Qatarisation 06 Apr 2013 - 02:59 am

By Fazeena Saleem Qatar Career Fair 2013, being held at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), has evoked much interest among young Qatari...

Turkey wants to be in Arab trade bloc 06 Apr 2013 - 02:57 am

Turkish Finance minister Mehmet Simsek delivers a speech during the Turkish Arab Economic Forum opening ceremony on April 4 2013. DOHA: Turkey yesterday...

Obama to host Emir on April 23 06 Apr 2013 - 02:56 am

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama will host leaders from key US allies Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in the coming weeks,...

Al Jazeera hires CNN’s Velshi for US launch 06 Apr 2013 - 02:34 am

WASHINGTON: Al Jazeera America said yesterday it had hired CNN business correspondent Ali Velshi, as the broadcaster gears up for its launch in...

Building Careers 06 Apr 2013 - 02:31 am

Cursory enquiries with some fresh Qatari graduates reveal that most of them wouldn’t like to settle for an entry-level monthly pay of less...

Death toll in building collapse rises to 48 06 Apr 2013 - 01:17 am

Rescue workers look for survivors as excavators clear the debris at the site of the building collapse in Thane, on the outskirts of...