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Google doodle marks Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani’s birthday 21 Mar 2016 - 05:54 pm

Doha: Google celebrates legendary Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani’s birthday with a doodle. Touching on recurring themes with effortless grace, Nizar Qabbani's work transports...

New migrant system puts fresh strain on Greece’s tight budget 21 Mar 2016 - 05:52 pm

People hold up their babies during a protest held by migrants calling for the reopening of the borders at a makeshift camp at...

Iraqi in decapitated head post guilty of war crime 21 Mar 2016 - 05:40 pm

Jebbar Salman Ammar, 29, was given a 16-month suspended sentence by the Pirkanmaa district court. Photo courtesy: asialehti.net Helsinki: An Iraqi migrant to...

US top court rejects suit against Colorado over marijuana law 21 Mar 2016 - 05:35 pm

The U.S. Supreme Court is pictured in Washington June 8, 2015. Reuters/Gary Cameron By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday...

Suspect linked to Petrobras scandal arested in Portugal 21 Mar 2016 - 05:30 pm

Raul Schmidt Felippe Junior Lisbon: A Portuguese-Brazilian businessman was arrested in Lisbon on Monday on suspicion of corruption and money laundering in connection...

Tunisian forces kill 'terrorist' near border attack town 21 Mar 2016 - 05:27 pm

A member of the Tunisian special forces stands guard outside a house containing the body of a man after security forces said they...

Lebanon and Germany discuss situation of displaced Syrians 21 Mar 2016 - 05:23 pm

Beirut: Lebanese Social Affairs Minister Rashid Derbas and Deputy German Interior Minister Gunter Krings Monday discussed the displaced Syrians' situation and the burden...

Decision delayed on retrial for French rogue trader Kerviel 21 Mar 2016 - 05:21 pm

Former trader Jerome Kerviel leaves the courthouse in Paris, France, March 21, 2016. Kerviel was convicted in 2008 after losing Societe Generale 4.9...

Pakistan offers duty-free concession to woo new carmakers 21 Mar 2016 - 05:08 pm

People gather around cars at the Sunday car market in Karachi, Pakistan, July 26, 2015. AFP Islamabad: Pakistan on Monday announced that foreign...

Paris attacks probe: what we know so far 21 Mar 2016 - 04:56 pm

-File Photo- Reuters. Here is a summary of latest developments in the probe into the November 13 terror attacks in Paris: The attacks...

EU's Mogherini vows more aid for Lebanon with Syria refugees 21 Mar 2016 - 04:39 pm

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini (L) speaks during a joint press conference with Lebanese...

Climate changing at 'unprecedented' rate: UN 21 Mar 2016 - 04:34 pm

Battered by massive cyclones, El Nino-fuelled drought and swollen king tides, fragile Pacific island nations vulnerable to climate change are leading the charge...

Man blows himself up in Belgrade bakery: police 21 Mar 2016 - 03:59 pm

Belgrade: A man blew himself up Monday in a bakery in the centre of the Serbian capital Belgrade, police said. "An unknown man...

Kuwait deports Lebanese, Iraqis for Hezbollah links: report 21 Mar 2016 - 03:27 pm

Kuwait City: Kuwaiti authorities have deported 11 Lebanese and three Iraqis for alleged links with Hezbollah, the Shiite movement classified by Gulf monarchies...

Saudi sees partial Russian pullout from Syria as "positive" step toward solution 21 Mar 2016 - 03:09 pm

SPA DUBAI: Saudi Arabia on Monday hailed Russia's partial withdrawal from Syria as a "positive step" towards a political solution there, the government...

Obama to meet Castro face-to-face on historic Cuba trip 21 Mar 2016 - 02:55 pm

US President Barack Obama tours Old Havana with his family at the start of a three-day visit to Cuba, in Havana March 20,...

Ukraine protests Russia barring top lawmaker from pilot's trial 21 Mar 2016 - 02:55 pm

Nadiya Savchenko Kiev: Ukraine cried foul Monday after Russia barred a lawmaker who represents Kiev at peace talks with Moscow from entering the...

Germany hosted 1.14 million refugees in 2015 21 Mar 2016 - 02:49 pm

Huda from Iraq takes part in the 'Carnival Al-Lajiin_Al-Lajiaat / Carnival of Refugees' in Berlin,Germany, 20 March 2016. A Berlin-based alliance had called...