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Army short of around 10,000 officers: Parrikar 24 Jul 2015 - 11:09 pm

Manohar Parrikar New Delhi: The Indian Army is facing a shortage of around 10,000 officers, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar informed the Lok Sabha...

Pakistan to shut down BlackBerry services by December over "security" 24 Jul 2015 - 10:29 pm

KARACHI: The Pakistani government plans to shut down BlackBerry Ltd's secure messaging services by Dec. 1 for "security reasons", the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority...

2 women arrested in Morocco linked to 'IS terrorist' cell 24 Jul 2015 - 10:12 pm

RABAT: Two women suspected of belonging to a cell linked to the Islamic State group that planned to carry out attacks in Morocco...

Obama arrives father's homeland in 1st trip to Kenya as president 24 Jul 2015 - 08:36 pm

A man waits with a U.S. flag in hand for the arrival of U.S. President Barack Obama in Kenya's capital Nairobi July 24,...

2 ex- Guantanamo prisoners charged with 'terrorism' in Belgium 24 Jul 2015 - 08:21 pm

The pictures shows Belgian police officers stand guard outside the palace of justice in Brussels January 28, 2015 Reuters. BRUSSELS: Two former inmates...

Malaria vaccine gets regulatory nod 24 Jul 2015 - 07:21 pm

Malaria, the mosquito-borne disease kills some 584,000 people per year -- more than 75 percent of them children under five, according to the...

7 dead in explosion at Italy fireworks factory 24 Jul 2015 - 06:24 pm

ROME: Seven people were killed and several injured on Friday in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern port city of...

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza wins third term 24 Jul 2015 - 06:04 pm

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza, Photo AFP BUJUMBURA: Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has won a controversial third consecutive term in office, the election commission...

Syrian opposition groups agreed Assad must step down 24 Jul 2015 - 05:47 pm

Bashar al-Assad Photo: AP BRUSSELS: Syria's two main opposition groups settled longstanding differences Friday to agree that President Bashar al-Assad must step down...

Third Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Aden Airport 24 Jul 2015 - 05:28 pm

Saudi third relief plane arrives in Aden (alriyadh) RIYADH: A third relief plane arrived at Aden International Airport on Friday as part of...

Deadly flash floods in Pakistan damage roads and crops 24 Jul 2015 - 05:15 pm

People with their vehicles make their way through a flooded road during heavy downpour in Lahore, 05 September 2014. PAKISTAN : Flash flooding...

New movies this week in Qatar 24 Jul 2015 - 03:38 am

Indonesia envoy hosts Eid reception, open house 24 Jul 2015 - 03:32 am

Indonesian Ambassador Deddy Saiful Hadi with officials and guests at the event. DOHA: A reception and an open house were held at the...

Qatari culture highlighted at Milano Expo 24 Jul 2015 - 03:30 am

Artists perform at Qatar Pavilion. DOHA: The Qatar Pavilion Committee is holding cultural events at Milano Expo 2015 in Italy. The events continue...

20pc of school kids hit by asthma 24 Jul 2015 - 03:29 am

DOHA: Around 20 percent of school students between six and 12 years in Qatar are affected by asthma, says an expert. Asthma is...

Patients experience delays at HGH emergency department 24 Jul 2015 - 03:28 am

DOHA: Many complain that they experience delays at the emergency department in Hamad General Hospital (HGH), especially when it’s a non-serious condition. Some...

Qatargas denies sponsorship of Saudi club 24 Jul 2015 - 03:27 am

Doha: Qatargas has categorically denied speculations in media reports and on social media concerning its sponsorship of Al Hilal Football Club in Saudi...

Leaders send greetings to Sultan Qaboos 24 Jul 2015 - 03:25 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to H M Sultan Qaboos bin Said...