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Qatar Media Corporation spreading Qatar achievements 12 Dec 2012 - 02:17 pm

DOHA: Qatar Media Corporation has a leading role in spreading the true image of the Qatari society and the boom experienced by the...

Hong Kong plans to raise minimum wage 12 Dec 2012 - 02:16 pm

HONG KONG: Hong Kong plans to raise the city's minimum wage to HK$30 ($3.87) an hour, a minister said Wednesday, in a hike...

US give six helicopters to Lebanon - diplomat 12 Dec 2012 - 02:03 pm

BEIRUT: The United States has given six military helicopters to the Lebanese air force, a diplomatic source said on Wednesday, bolstering forces that...

Clan leader pleads not guilty to Philippine massacre 12 Dec 2012 - 01:58 pm

MANILA: A Philippine politician accused of helping plan the country's worst political massacre pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to organising the murder of...

Egypt to offer T-bills worth $1 billion 12 Dec 2012 - 01:58 pm

CAIRO: Egypt's Finance Ministry said on Wednesday it would offer $1 billion of one-year treasury bills for auction on Dec. 17, rolling over...

Dubai Group in talks to sell Omani stake - sources 12 Dec 2012 - 01:53 pm

DUBAI: Dubai Group, an investment vehicle restructuring $10 billion of debt, is in talks to sell its stake in Oman National Investment Corp...

India's top court frees Pakistani after 20 years 12 Dec 2012 - 01:47 pm

NEW DELHI: India's top court Wednesday quashed the murder conviction of an 82-year-old Pakistani who spent 20 years in jail, allowing him to...

World powers recognise Syrian opposition coalition 12 Dec 2012 - 01:35 pm

ARRAKECH, Morocco: World powers meeting in Marrakech recognised Syria's new opposition coalition as "the legitimate representative of the Syrian people" and called on...

Ministry of Interior shield for home safety and security 12 Dec 2012 - 01:35 pm

DOHA: The State of Qatar believes that strengthening internal security is the key to prosperity and the way to achieve leadership on all...

Police arrest Serbia's richest man in anti-graft probe 12 Dec 2012 - 01:14 pm

BELGRADE: Billionaire retail tycoon MiroslavMiskovic, one of Serbia's most influential figures, was arrested with his son and seven other people on Wednesday as...

Hong Kong, Singapore, China mark 12/12/12 with mass weddings 12 Dec 2012 - 01:10 pm

HONG KONG: Thousands of couples in Hong Kong, mainland China and Singapore flocked Wednesday to tie the knot on 12/12/12, seeking good fortune...

UAE's Union National Bank to tap existing $400 mln bond 12 Dec 2012 - 01:07 pm

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi-listed Union National Bank plans to tap its existing $400 million 2016 bond on Wednesday, arranging banks said. Price guidance for...

Dr. Al-Zayani: GCC plays pivotal role in global economy 12 Dec 2012 - 12:58 pm

ABU DHABI: The GCC Secretary-General Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani emphasized that the GCC undertakes a pivotal role in the global economy and plays an...

World Bank boosts Philippines anti-poverty project 12 Dec 2012 - 12:56 pm

MANILA: The World Bank will lend $100 million to the Philippines to bolster a government scheme that helps millions of poor families give...

Parker sells Wine Advocate stake for $15 mn: report 12 Dec 2012 - 12:42 pm

SINGAPORE: Influential US wine critic Robert Parker has sold a major stake in his company to Singapore-based investors for $15 million, a newspaper...

Egypt referendum on two separate dates: state TV 12 Dec 2012 - 12:39 pm

CAIRO: Egypt's referendum on a controversial draft constitution will now take place on two separate dates, state television said on Wednesday. The electoral...

Takaud launches Gulf's first private pension product 12 Dec 2012 - 12:29 pm

MANAMA: Bahrain's Takaud Savings and Pensions became the first Gulf-based private pension provider with the launch of its maiden product on Wednesday. Takaud,...

Apple works with Asian suppliers to test new TV: report 12 Dec 2012 - 12:11 pm

TAIPEI: US technology giant Apple has been working with component suppliers in Asia to test new TV sets in a possible move to...