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Bahrain extends detention of activist 19 Dec 2012 - 03:41 am

DUBAI: Bahrain has extended by seven days the detention of a leading human rights activist who was arrested on Monday during a demonstration...

Fresh protests in Egypt over Islamist-backed charter 19 Dec 2012 - 03:41 am

CAIRO: Egypt’s opposition launched fresh protests yesterday in a last-ditch bid to scuttle a draft constitution pushed by President Mohammed Mursi and his...

Saudi Arabia bans Brazil beef imports on mad cow doubts 19 Dec 2012 - 03:41 am

SAO PAULO: Saudi Arabia has suspended imports of Brazilian beef, Brazil’s agriculture ministry said yesterday, and became the largest country to stop purchases...

Iraq president in hospital after stroke 19 Dec 2012 - 03:41 am

BAGHDAD: President Jalal Talabani, a former Kurdish rebel who became a major player in Iraqi politics and worked to reconcile its feuding leaders,...

Pageantry and pride on the Corniche 19 Dec 2012 - 03:25 am

A contingent from the Qatari Armed Forces marching during the parade on the Corniche as new-generation radar systems vehicles are seen in the...

Fireworks add glitter to celebrations 19 Dec 2012 - 03:18 am

DOHA: There was an exciting party mood last night all over Corniche as thousands flocked to witness and enjoy the revelry that capped...

Private, govt institutions mark National Day 19 Dec 2012 - 03:12 am

Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Chef Jameel El Nabtiti and his team with the biggest cake in Qatar. RIGHT: Officials of Sharq Village and...

Qatari tribes join festivities 19 Dec 2012 - 03:04 am

DOHA: Qatari tribes marked the National Day with traditional Al Arada dances (sword dance) and poetry sessions at Al Rafa Street on the...

Up to QR200,000 fine for insulting national flag 19 Dec 2012 - 03:02 am

DOHA: Insulting Qatar’s national flag is punishable with a maximum of three years imprisonment and a fine of up to QR200,000 according to...

ExxonMobil report highlights contribution to Qatar’s development 19 Dec 2012 - 03:01 am

The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada presenting a Qatarisation Certificate to President and General Manager...

Art exhibition opens 19 Dec 2012 - 02:56 am

Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani and Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed bin Ali Al Thani with Oxy Qatar President and General Manager Stephen...

Unesco sharpens leadership skills of Iraqi officials 19 Dec 2012 - 02:53 am

Doha: Unesco will conclude today a four-day intensive capacity building workshop hosted by HHO which aimed at developing the proficiency of 20 key...

Qatar Red Crescent honours volunteers 19 Dec 2012 - 02:51 am

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) has honoured its volunteers – old and new – on the occasion of International Volunteer Day. The celebration...

After rains 19 Dec 2012 - 02:49 am

Water-logged streets at Matar Qadeem in Doha are seen yesterday after rains lashed the city on Monday. Experts say the presence of high...

Air raids on Damascus camp as rebels advance 19 Dec 2012 - 02:47 am

Vehicles carrying Palestinians and Syrians queue at the Lebanese-Syrian border in Al Masnaa, yesterday. More than 1,000 Palestinian refugees living in Syria have...

Turkey urges Iran to pressure Syria to stop violence 19 Dec 2012 - 02:40 am

ANKARA: Turkey urged Iran yesterday to pressure Syria’s regime to stop violence against its own people, as Turkish premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan brushed...

Israel presses on with plan for 6,000 new settler homes 19 Dec 2012 - 02:40 am

JERUSALEM: Israeli officials said they would press on with plans this week to build 6,000 homes for settlers on land claimed by Palestinians,...

Morocco jails 8 activists for illegal protest 19 Dec 2012 - 02:38 am

RABAT: A Moroccan appeals court yesterday jailed eight unemployed youth activists from the February 20 protest movement for up to six months for...