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Malaysia frees 105 foreign maids 'held against will' 03 Dec 2012 - 10:24 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities have freed 105 mostly Indonesian maids who were forced to work without pay by day and held against their...

China manufacturing hits 13-month high in November: HSBC 03 Dec 2012 - 10:20 am

BEIJING: Manufacturing activity in China hit a 13-month high in November, HSBC said Monday, in another sign that the world's second largest economy...

Oman's PDO 11 mths crude output up 15,000 bpd - exec 03 Dec 2012 - 10:09 am

MUSCAT: Petroleum Development Oman's crude production averaged 565,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the first 11 months of 2012, up from 550,000 bpd...

Evacuations as powerful typhoon nears Philippines 03 Dec 2012 - 10:08 am

MANILA: A powerful typhoon barrelled towards the Philippines Monday, prompting authorities to order the immediate evacuation of thousands of people from coastal and...

Dubai-based artist showcases 'bleeding Syria' map 03 Dec 2012 - 10:05 am

DUBAI: A popular map on social networks depicting a "bleeding" war-torn Syria has emerged as the centrepiece of an exhibition in Dubai by...

Tokyo stocks close up 0.13% on soft yen 03 Dec 2012 - 09:41 am

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended 0.13 percent higher on Monday as a softer yen and positive Chinese manufacturing data helped lift sentiment. The Nikkei...

Australia set for China's Forbidden City theme park 03 Dec 2012 - 09:41 am

SYDNEY: A China theme park in Australia featuring a full-size replica of gates to the Forbidden City and a nine-storey temple could rival...

Seven cultural giants honored at Kennedy Center 03 Dec 2012 - 09:40 am

WASHINGTON: Led Zeppelin, Dustin Hoffman and David Letterman were among seven performers honored for their lifetime contribution to US culture at a glittering...

Egypt opposition groups announce plans to march tomorrow 03 Dec 2012 - 09:39 am

CAIRO: Several Egyptian political parties and groups issued last night a joint statement announcing their intention to peacefully march to the presidential palace...

Iran, Pakistan discuss IP gas pipeline project 03 Dec 2012 - 09:39 am

TEHRAN: Iran and Pakistan have discussed plans to develop Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project, which will deliver natural gas from Pars Special Energy...

Indonesia approves $12.1 bn BP gas deal 03 Dec 2012 - 09:38 am

JAKARTA: The Indonesian subsidiary of British oil giant BP on Monday said a $12.1-billion deal to expand its liquid natural gas operations in...

Exchange Rates in Qatar 03 Dec 2012 - 08:18 am

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

Crying for justice 03 Dec 2012 - 07:16 am

Victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy carry an effigy symbolising a group of ministers and union and state government representatives, and a...

Government confident over FDI, FEMA issues 03 Dec 2012 - 07:16 am

New Delhi: The UPA government yesterday said it was confident of its numbers ahead of a crucial debate with voting on FDI in...

Congress meet in Jaipur to chalk out poll agenda 03 Dec 2012 - 07:16 am

New Delhi: The Congress will hold a brain-storming session in Jaipur from January 18-20 next year to set the party’s political and economic...

Kashmir to vote for council polls today 03 Dec 2012 - 07:16 am

Jammu: Arrangements, including security and other measures, are in place for elections today for four seats to the state Legislative Council from the...

BJP backs Modi as PM 03 Dec 2012 - 07:15 am

New Delhi: The BJP yesterday backed senior party leader Sushma Swaraj’s statement that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was “fit” for the job...

First Sikh to guard Buckingham Palace 03 Dec 2012 - 07:15 am

London: An Indian-origin Sikh is all set to be the first person guarding the Buckingham Palace in his turban after being given the...