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Iran launches air drills as ‘warning’ to enemies 13 Nov 2012 - 05:54 am

DUBAI: Iran launched military drills across half the country yesterday, warning it would act against aggressors less than a week after Washington accused...

Saudi woman sues ministry over driving ban 13 Nov 2012 - 05:53 am

RIYADH: A Saudi women’s rights activist said yesterday she has filed a lawsuit against the interior ministry over a decree banning women from...

Makkah slum dwellers fear eviction as high rises multiply 13 Nov 2012 - 05:53 am

Makkah, Saudi Arabia: Close to Makkah’s Grand Mosque and the glitzy 5-star hotels surrounding it lie slums whose mostly immigrant dwellers fear they...

Arabs recognise Syrian rebel bloc 13 Nov 2012 - 05:50 am

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani arriving for Arab League foreign ministers’ meeting...

Messi in Saudi 13 Nov 2012 - 05:49 am

Argentinian football player Lionel Messi is escorted by security personnel as he arrives with his team in Riyadh yesterday. Argentina will play a...

Forged papers used for firms’ renewal 13 Nov 2012 - 05:48 am

DOHA: Some companies whose commercial registration has been suspended or frozen try to get it renewed using forged documents, an official of the...

Qatar to invest $200bn in infrastructure sector 13 Nov 2012 - 05:46 am

The Minister of Economy and Finance and Chairman of Qatar Financial Centre Authority H E Yousuf Hussein Kamal, addressing the 6th Annual Mena...

Abu Qatada to be freed Tuesday after winning appeal: judges 12 Nov 2012 - 06:45 pm

LONDON: Terror suspect Abu Qatada will be released on bail on Tuesday after he won his appeal against extradition to Jordan. The Special...

Ronaldo to miss Gabon friendly after nasty gash 12 Nov 2012 - 06:39 pm

LISBON: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Wednesday's friendly against Gabon in Libreville after he sustained a cut above his left eye in...

HH the Emir holds talks with Croatian President 12 Nov 2012 - 02:55 pm

DOHA: An official session of talks was held on Monday at the Emiri Diwan, between the State of Qatar under HH the Emir...

$34 mn needed for Syrian refugees in Turkey: Red Cross 12 Nov 2012 - 02:55 pm

GENEVA: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency appeal Monday for 32.3 million Swiss francs ($34.1 million,...

HH Sheikha Moza receives Stars of Science 4th season participants 12 Nov 2012 - 02:36 pm

DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser received today at Qatar National Convention...

Pakistan plans 'Malala schools' for poor children 12 Nov 2012 - 02:12 pm

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to honour MalalaYousafzai, the schoolgirl education campaigner shot by the Taliban, by opening special schools in her name for poor...

Myanmar acting to cut forced labour: ILO 12 Nov 2012 - 01:46 pm

YANGON: The International Labour Organization Monday said Myanmar appears to have clamped down on its use of forced labour and child soldiers, although...

National Human Rights Committee celebrates ten years of achievements 12 Nov 2012 - 01:40 pm

DOHA: Qatar's National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has celebrated the Human Rights Day and ten years of achievements in presence of HE the...

Fourth edition of WISE set to open in Doha Tuesday 12 Nov 2012 - 01:37 pm

DOHA: The fourth annual edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2012 opens here Tuesday at the Qatar National Convention Centre...

HH the Emir receives credentials of new Ambassadors 12 Nov 2012 - 01:33 pm

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received at the Emiri Diwan office on Monday the credentials of Their Excellencies...

Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor clinches 2012 Key West World 12 Nov 2012 - 01:28 pm

KEY WEST FLORIDA, USA: Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al Thani and throttleman Steve Curtis claimed a sensational victory in race three at the...