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6th April, 2013
Obama to host Mideast allies for talks on Syria
Obama will host leaders from key US allies Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and UAE in the coming weeks amid turmoil in Syria.
Obama will host leaders from key US allies Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and UAE in the coming weeks amid turmoil in Syria.
31st March, 2013
Karzai meets Qatar emir during visit on Taliban office
Karzai discussed “issues of mutual interest” with Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, state news agency QNA said.
Karzai discussed “issues of mutual interest” with Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, state news agency QNA said.
30th March, 2013
Karzai in Qatar to discuss Afghan Taliban peace talks
The Afghan president is expected to meet the emir of Qatar on Sunday to firm up the plan of opening a Taliban office in the Gulf state.
The Afghan president is expected to meet the emir of Qatar on Sunday to firm up the plan of opening a Taliban office in the Gulf state.
25th March, 2013
US to cede full control of Bagram to Afghan forces
Afghanistan is set to take full control of Bagram military jail from the US, drawing a line under one running sore in their relationship, as US-led forces wind down more than a decade of war.
Afghanistan is set to take full control of Bagram military jail from the US, drawing a line under one running sore in their relationship, as US-led forces wind down more than a decade of war.
25th March, 2013
Karzai to visit Qatar for talks on Taliban office
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Qatar to discuss the proposed opening of a Taliban office there as a prelude to possible peace talks.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Qatar to discuss the proposed opening of a Taliban office there as a prelude to possible peace talks.
13th March, 2013
Qatar offers LNG at reduced rate
Dr Hussain said the import from Qatar was different from the LNG plan on which the Supreme Court had issued a stay order.
Dr Hussain said the import from Qatar was different from the LNG plan on which the Supreme Court had issued a stay order.
6th March, 2013
Gulf arms to Syria rebels reaching ‘right people’: Kerry
The new top US diplomat was on the last leg of his maiden Gulf tour amid concerns that arms reportedly being supplied to Syria's insurgents were falling into the hands of extremists.
The new top US diplomat was on the last leg of his maiden Gulf tour amid concerns that arms reportedly being supplied to Syria's insurgents were falling into the hands of extremists.
5th March, 2013
Middle East is new global travel crossroads
Passengers love their new planes and quality service, but the key to the middle east airlines’ success is geography.
Passengers love their new planes and quality service, but the key to the middle east airlines’ success is geography.
20th December, 2012
Where would you find the happiest people in the world?
Prosperous nations can be deeply unhappy ones. And poverty-stricken ones are often awash in positivity and hope.
Prosperous nations can be deeply unhappy ones. And poverty-stricken ones are often awash in positivity and hope.
11th December, 2012
International military chiefs hold talks on Syrian situation
International military chiefs met in London to discuss the Syria conflict, a diplomatic source said Tuesday, after a report that they discussed plans to train rebels and give air and naval support.
International military chiefs met in London to discuss the Syria conflict, a diplomatic source said Tuesday, after a report that they discussed plans to train rebels and give air and naval support.
1st December, 2012
Seeking Muslim discourse on climate change
The Quran is filled with verses on nature and Earth, yet the voice of Islamic leaders is missing from the global dialogue on warming.
The Quran is filled with verses on nature and Earth, yet the voice of Islamic leaders is missing from the global dialogue on warming.
14th November, 2012
France recognises new Syria coalition as fighting rages
France recognised the newly formed opposition Syrian National Coalition as the sole representative of the Syrian people on Tuesday, the first Western country to do so, as fighting raged across the country.
France recognised the newly formed opposition Syrian National Coalition as the sole representative of the Syrian people on Tuesday, the first Western country to do so, as fighting raged across the country.
11th November, 2012
Syria opposition strikes hard-fought unity deal
Participants in talks in Qatar said discussions were continuing on details of a planned new govt-in-waiting, but that the Syrian National Council had now heeded calls to join a new, wider coalition.
Participants in talks in Qatar said discussions were continuing on details of a planned new govt-in-waiting, but that the Syrian National Council had now heeded calls to join a new, wider coalition.
26th September, 2012
Qatar World Cup to be held when convenient for all: Platini
Platini believes there is enough time to work out the domestic leagues around a winter World Cup.
Platini believes there is enough time to work out the domestic leagues around a winter World Cup.
22nd July, 2012
Australian gas rush set to overhaul Qatar’s lead
Australia is set to become the world's biggest liquefied natural gas producer, with analysts predicting it will overtake Qatar by 2020.
Australia is set to become the world's biggest liquefied natural gas producer, with analysts predicting it will overtake Qatar by 2020.
18th July, 2012
US unveils anti-mine operation near Gulf
The US and about 20 other nations will hold a major anti-mine operation near the Gulf in September, the Pentagon said, after Iran threatened it could block oil shipments.
The US and about 20 other nations will hold a major anti-mine operation near the Gulf in September, the Pentagon said, after Iran threatened it could block oil shipments.
29th June, 2012
Afghan Taliban deny taking orders from Pakistan
“The group makes decisions of its own likings in all matters and affairs in light of Islamic principles and national interests," said a statement on Taliban website.
“The group makes decisions of its own likings in all matters and affairs in light of Islamic principles and national interests," said a statement on Taliban website.
17th June, 2012
Taliban praise India for resisting Afghan entanglement
The Taliban also said they won’t let Afghanistan be used as a base against another country, addressing fears in New Delhi concerning Pakistan.
The Taliban also said they won’t let Afghanistan be used as a base against another country, addressing fears in New Delhi concerning Pakistan.
1st June, 2012
UN to debate call for Houla massacre inquiry
Qatar, Turkey and the US have submitted a draft resolution to be considered at a special Rights Council session which condemns the “outrageous” killing of 49 children in Houla.
Qatar, Turkey and the US have submitted a draft resolution to be considered at a special Rights Council session which condemns the “outrageous” killing of 49 children in Houla.
29th May, 2012
Qatar mall fire kills 19
A fire at an upscale Doha mall killed 19 foreigners, including 13 children. Deborah Gembara reports.…
A fire at an upscale Doha mall killed 19 foreigners, including 13 children. Deborah Gembara reports.…
