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Road closure in Bin Mahmoud area 28 Dec 2012 - 03:45 am

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the closure of Al Quds Street and Sinan Street at Bin Mahmoud area. Al Quds...

Educational vouchers: Jan 3 deadline to pay fees 28 Dec 2012 - 03:44 am

DOHA: Due to alleged delays in payment, schools have given a deadline to many families accepted by the educational voucher programme of the...

QU holds graduation ceremony for 240 males 28 Dec 2012 - 03:43 am

The Chairman of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah and Minister of Education and Higher Education...

Weathermen say rains likely in Doha today 28 Dec 2012 - 03:42 am

Dark clouds seen hovering over Doha yesterday. Salim Matramkot DOHA: It drizzled in some places in the country yesterday with forecasters saying there...

Asian hockey powerhouses clash in dream final at Al Rayyan 28 Dec 2012 - 03:41 am

By Armstrong Vas Doha: A sell-out crowd of over 2,000 spectators who had come in anticipation for a classic India-Pakistan thriller got their...

Russia warns of bloody chaos if Syria talks fail 28 Dec 2012 - 03:40 am

A Syrian refugee girl carries a gas canister while entering her tent in Al Marj in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, yesterday. MOSCOW/damascus: Russia yesterday...

Cabinet resignations deal setback for Mursi 28 Dec 2012 - 03:39 am

CAIRO: An Islamist minister quit Egypt’s government yesterday, the second cabinet resignation this week as President Mohammed Mursi tries to shore up his...

Iran’s sole woman minister sacked 28 Dec 2012 - 03:39 am

TEHRAN: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sacked the sole woman in his cabinet, Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi (pictured), state television reported yesterday....

Sudan, South blame each other for border attacks 28 Dec 2012 - 03:39 am

JUBA/KHARTOUM: Sudan and South Sudan yesterday accused each other of incursions into disputed border areas, in a new setback to plans to secure...

Mubarak moved to army hospital 28 Dec 2012 - 03:38 am

CAIRO: Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian strongman ousted last year after 30 years in power, was moved to an army hospital from a prison...

The second coming of Prophet Jesus 28 Dec 2012 - 03:38 am

By shahul hameed There are a large number of authentic sayings of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that...

Islamic view on persons with special needs 28 Dec 2012 - 03:37 am

by Dr Abdulhak Hamiche On December 13, Arab countries celebrated the Arab Day for Persons with Special Needs. On this occasion it is...

Bahrain-bound Qatar set for Egypt friendly today 28 Dec 2012 - 02:54 am

Qatar national team squad train at Aspire Academy yesterday. Sebastian Soria (23), Younes Ali (20), Khaled Al Zakiba (13) are also seen. PICTURES...

Pakistan beat India for Asian crown 28 Dec 2012 - 02:52 am

The Pakistan team celebrates their 5-4 win over India at the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament at Al Rayyan Stadium yesterday. Salim Matramkot...

Foreign activists enter Gaza 28 Dec 2012 - 02:51 am

A delegation of pro-Palestinian activists, mainly French and Egyptian, flash the victory sign and wave the Palestinian flag as they arrive in the...

Vegetables sold for a song at new market 28 Dec 2012 - 02:47 am

The Director of Green Qatar Centre Abdullah Mohammed Al Kuwari and other officials visiting Al Mazrouah Yard yesterday. Kammutty VP BY SANAULLAH DOHA:...

Common job contracts for maids likely 28 Dec 2012 - 02:35 am

DOHA: The GCC countries are discussing a proposal, sponsored by Saudi Arabia, for having a common job contract for housemaids, with Qatar suggesting...

Singapore medics battle to save rape victim 27 Dec 2012 - 10:18 pm

The Mount Elizabeth medical centre and hospital in Singapore, where the victim of the gang rape is being treated. Right: Female commuters ride...