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Philippines declares unilateral Christmas truce with Maoists 15 Dec 2012 - 12:30 pm

MANILA: The Philippines declared on Saturday an 18-day unilateral Christmas truce with Maoist guerrillas, in part to let forces focus on relief efforts...

Thai carmaker's office bash turns to brawl: 30 hurt 15 Dec 2012 - 12:08 pm

BANGKOK: A brawl broke out as prizes were being awarded at a Thai carmaker's office party and more than 30 people were injured...

Qatar Petroleum deserved to reach the world by its high performance 15 Dec 2012 - 12:07 pm

DOHA: Qatar Petroleum (QP) is responsible for all phases of the oil and gas industry in the State of Qatar. Its principal activities...

Industrial development based on sound planning 15 Dec 2012 - 12:06 pm

DOHA: Qatar's Ministry of Energy and Industry has contributed to the industrial revival in the country through the good planning and the rehabilitation...

UAE renews commitment to continue providing assistance to Palestine 15 Dec 2012 - 12:06 pm

NEW YORK: The United Arab Emirates has renewed its commitment to continue providing humanitarian and development assistance to the Palestinian people and the...

Two dead in murder-suicide in Las Vegas hotel - report 15 Dec 2012 - 10:53 am

LAS VEGAS: Gunfire erupted in the lobby of the medieval-themed Excalibur Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas strip on Friday, killing two...

Philippine police shoot dead Malaysian carrying bomb 15 Dec 2012 - 10:17 am

MANILA: A man with alleged ties to Islamic militants was shot dead in the Philippines after he threatened to set off a backpack...

Beckham to Australia hopes fade 15 Dec 2012 - 10:03 am

SYDNEY: Australia's chances of luring David Beckham Down Under appear to be over, with the superstar footballer reportedly telling one club owner it...

World leaders express shock over latest US shooting 15 Dec 2012 - 09:56 am

UNITED NATIONS: World leaders expressed shock and horror after a gunman massacred 20 small children and six teachers Friday in the US state...

Connecticut school could not have prevented shooting, experts say 15 Dec 2012 - 09:30 am

U.S. school districts have spent millions of dollars on metal detectors, security cameras and elaborate emergency-response plans since the 1999 massacre at Columbine...

Thriving nation celebrates past, present 15 Dec 2012 - 02:29 am

Qatar National Day activities at Darb Al Saee. Pics: Qassim Rahmatullah BY FAZEENA SALEEM Patriotism, joy and pride are in the air with...

Firms, institutions join in 15 Dec 2012 - 02:28 am

Large tents erected along Al Refa Street to celebrate the National Day. Abdul Basit By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: A large number of companies,...

IIS wins National Day contest 15 Dec 2012 - 02:26 am

Ali Abdullah Al Sada, Qatar National Day Organising Committee member, hands over the trophy to officials of the Ideal Indian School, which won...

Trendy National Day merchandise hits souqs 15 Dec 2012 - 02:25 am

Customers buy wares in a shop at Souq Waqif. BY RAYNALD C RIVERA DOHA: National Day hats, party wigs and masks are the...

Bangladesh Victory Day 15 Dec 2012 - 02:25 am

DOHA: The Bangladesh Embassy in Doha will commemorate the country’s 41st Victory Day on Sunday. The event will start with the hoisting of...

DFI invites entries for National Day photography competition 15 Dec 2012 - 02:24 am

DOHA: Doha Film Institute (DFI) is calling out to budding photographers to enter the second ‘My National Day’ photo competition to mark Qatar’s...

Right time for new legislation: Insurance firms 15 Dec 2012 - 02:22 am

DOHA: Insurance companies say they are eagerly awaiting a new law the regulatory authority has announced to enforce sooner rather than later as...

Diabetes cases rising in the Gulf: Expert 15 Dec 2012 - 02:22 am

Dr Saad Al Kaabi, Chairman of Qatar Diabetes Association, presenting a memento to Dr Amir Kamran, Mena Regional Chairman of International Diabetes Federation...