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Saudi-led air raids in Yemen kill 21 two days into truce 13 Jul 2015 - 10:50 am

SANAA: Saudi-led air raids killed 21 civilians in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Monday morning, relatives of the victims and medics told Reuters, two...

Washington Post reporter trial resumes in Iran 13 Jul 2015 - 10:28 am

Tehran: The trial of Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, accused of spying on Iran for the United States, resumed behind closed doors in...

Govt announces five-day Eid holiday 13 Jul 2015 - 10:25 am

A street vendor arranges festive treats on sale for customers in preparation for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, in Jalalabad...

UAE woman executed for killing American teacher 13 Jul 2015 - 10:06 am

A fully veiled woman (right), the suspect in the killing of an American teacher in a shopping mall toilet, is shown walking through...

KMCC begins housing project for poor expats 13 Jul 2015 - 02:57 am

KMCC Pravasi Baithurahma Organising Committee Chairman Mohammed Isa speaks at the launch of the project. Doha: Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre’s (KMCC) Industrial Area...

Emir’s condolences offered to King Salman 13 Jul 2015 - 02:56 am

Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday conveyed condolences of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...

EAA’s Al Fakhoora programme to launch projects in Gaza 13 Jul 2015 - 02:55 am

The damaged Shams Al Amal facility for disabled. DOHA: Rehabilitation projects will be implemented in Gaza this week by Education Above All’s (EAA)...

Deputy Emir, PM perform Umrah 13 Jul 2015 - 02:53 am

Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin...

Qatar issues advisory for Greece travel 13 Jul 2015 - 02:52 am

DOHA: Amid the deepening debt crisis in Greece, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has advised citizens visiting the country to carry with them enough cash...

Iran nuclear deal likely today 13 Jul 2015 - 02:43 am

Journalists, television crews and photographers wait outside of the Palais Coburg Hotel, where the Iran nuclear talks meetings are being held in Vienna,...

Court fines firm for lack of safety 13 Jul 2015 - 02:41 am

DOHA: A Criminal Court has imposed a fine of QR100,000 on a contracting company for causing injuries to two Egyptian expatriate workers due...

INDIA PAKISTAN TERROR NINAN TIGHTROPE 13 Jul 2015 - 12:53 am

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Over one million visit Qatar Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 13 Jul 2015 - 12:20 am

Doha: Over one million people have visited Qatar Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015. More than six million have registered for the event so...

Commercial Bank begins summer Debit Card Money Back campaign 13 Jul 2015 - 12:12 am

Doha: Commercial Bank has announced the launch of a summer campaign to reward customers for using debit cards overseas from July 1 to...

Quality Retail Group-The Peninsula contest winners 13 Jul 2015 - 12:00 am

Shahid V (second left), Executive Manager, Quality Retail Group, and Ali Wahba (left), Advertising Manager, The Peninsula, with third week winners of gift...

QA migrates primary, backup data to Ooredoo centre 12 Jul 2015 - 11:57 pm

Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al Thani (right), CEO, Ooredoo Qatar with Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive, QA, at the event. DOHA: Ooredoo...

QRC begins relief programme for Yemen refugees 12 Jul 2015 - 11:38 pm

Doha: With support from Qatar, Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) has begun an urgent humanitarian intervention to help Yemeni refugees arriving in Djibouti, fleeing...

ASTAD organises Suhoor banquet for employees 12 Jul 2015 - 11:37 pm

Officials and staff at the banquet. Doha: ASTAD organised its annual Suhoor gathering at Hilton hotel to celebrate Ramadan. The event brought together...