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Suicide bombs kill 5 at Pakistan police station: officials 10 Dec 2012 - 09:26 am

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Suicide bombers killed five people Monday in an attack on a Pakistani police station near the militant stronghold of North Waziristan,...

Tokyo stocks mixed by the close 10 Dec 2012 - 09:25 am

TOKYO: Tokyo shares closed mixed on Monday as better-than-expected US jobs data were overshadowed by poor Japanese figures and caution over talks in...

Islamic banks to expand, compete for mainstream clients -study 10 Dec 2012 - 09:23 am

MANAMA/KUALA LUMPUR: Islamic banks are set to expand as they compete increasingly with conventional lenders in attracting mainstream customers, according to a report...

Crying Pacquiao 'let Philippine fans down' 10 Dec 2012 - 09:21 am

MANILA: Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao shed tears on national television Monday, saying he had let his country down in his devastating knockout...

Afghan woman official assassinated: police 10 Dec 2012 - 09:18 am

MIHTARLAM, Afghanistan: Gunmen assassinated an Afghan women's affairs official on Monday just months after her predecessor was blown up by a bomb, police...

Philippines backs rearmed Japan to 'balance' China 10 Dec 2012 - 08:45 am

MANILA: The Philippines would support Japan dropping its pacifist constitution to become a fully fledged military force and act as a balance against...

Apple Maps glitch could be deadly: Australian police 10 Dec 2012 - 08:17 am

SYDNEY: Australian police Monday warned motorists about using the map system on new Apple iPhones after rescuing several people left stranded in the...

Exchange Rates in Qatar 10 Dec 2012 - 08:16 am

Exchange Rates in Qatar DOHA: Exchange Rates for foreign currencies as issued on Monday Qatar National Bank (QNB) are as following: Currency Buying...

Arab peace committee meets 10 Dec 2012 - 04:15 am

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani addressing the ministerial meeting of the Arab...

Tighter security for National Day celebrations 10 Dec 2012 - 04:14 am

DOHA: More than 200 security personnel will be deployed across the Corniche, with the Ministry of Interior beefing up security arrangements for National...

QNCC celebrates first anniversary 10 Dec 2012 - 04:13 am

QNCC celebrates firsDOHA: The Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) recently marked its first anniversary in the presence of senior government officials and delegates...

Youth not for mass wedding ceremonies 10 Dec 2012 - 04:06 am

DOHA: Qatar being a wealthy country, its young citizens of marriageable age, even though they are from limited-income families, find the idea of...

Advisory Council Speaker takes part in GCC meet 10 Dec 2012 - 04:06 am

Doha: The Speaker of the Advisory Council H E Mohammad bin Mubarak Al Khulaifi took part in the 6th regular meeting of Chairmen...

Emir, Heir Apparent send condolences to Saudi King 10 Dec 2012 - 04:06 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...

Heir Apparent meets Greek Defence Minister 10 Dec 2012 - 04:04 am

Ecuador showcases rich biodiversity at Katara 10 Dec 2012 - 04:03 am

The Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, Mubarak bin Nasser Al Khalifa, and Ecuadorian Ambassador Kabalan Abisaab tour the...

Over 22,000 visit WISE photo exhibition 10 Dec 2012 - 04:00 am

Renowned photographer Reza explaining his works at the Sheraton Park where the WISE photo exhibition was opened on November 7. DOHA: The HOPE...

HMC’s Qatari staff get their leadership skills sharpened 10 Dec 2012 - 03:29 am

DOHA: Twenty-one Qatari employees of the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) are attending a training programme aimed at developing their leadership skills. The Level...