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Lebanon military gets US, UK aid ASIA

Lebanon military gets US, UK aid

Lebanon’s armed forces yesterday acquired three US helicopters worth $26mn to help in efforts to stop Syria’s civil war spilling over its border, along with almost $29mn of British aid as EU countries also step up their support.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Sri Lanka's loss-making carrier seeks foreign partner ECONOMY

Sri Lanka's loss-making carrier seeks foreign partner

Sri Lanka is seeking foreign assistance to rescue its loss-making national carrier, a minister said, after the government announced the airline was unable to pay back nearly $1bn in debt.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Nepalese women find happiness in Qatar SPORT

Nepalese women find happiness in Qatar

There is growing aspiration among Nepalese women to become independent, and hence to challenge the centuries-old gender disparities that exist in the society.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
An inspirational theme SPORT

An inspirational theme

Based on a real incident that occurred in the mines of Chile, The 33 is a riveting, heart-wrenching survival drama that reinstates your faith in god.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Taliban fire rockets at Afghan parliament INTERNATIONAL

Taliban fire rockets at Afghan parliament

Taliban insurgents fired a barrage of rockets at Afghanistan’s newly built parliament complex in Kabul yesterday

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Chances of rain from tonight until end of week ARABIA

Chances of rain from tonight until end of week

There are chances of rain in the country from tonight until the end of the week, the Qatar Met department has said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Italy demands truth about student’s murder ASIA

Italy demands truth about student’s murder

Italy wants the unvarnished truth about the murder of an Italian student in Cairo, the prime minister’s office said yesterday, after Egyptian authorities said they had found the young man’s possessions in the hideout of a criminal gang.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Commodity rout cuts $8.6bn from Japan trading houses ECONOMY

Commodity rout cuts $8.6bn from Japan trading houses

Japan’s biggest trading companies, stalwarts of the nation’s economy, expect to book combined write-downs of at least ¥970bn ($8.6bn) as ill-timed investments in commodities ranging from shale gas to copper mines erode profitability.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Li: China has enough tools to ensure stable economy ECONOMY

Li: China has enough tools to ensure stable economy

China has enough policy tools to keep the economy stable despite “deep rooted” structural problems and downward pressure, Premier Li Keqiang said yesterday, .....

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Commercial Bank plans to raise $8.5bn from overseas markets ECONOMY

Commercial Bank plans to raise $8.5bn from overseas markets

Commercial Bank is planning to raise as much as $8.5bn from overseas markets, said chief executive officer Abdullah Saleh al-Raisi, who expressed confidence that the bank remains “well-positioned” to generate additional value.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Djoko defeats Nadal to reach Indian Wells final CULTURE

Djoko defeats Nadal to reach Indian Wells final

Novak Djokovic toppled a resurgent Rafael Nadal in straight sets Saturday and to reach the Indian Wells final, where he’ll be seeking a third straight and record fifth overall title.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Outlets witness sharp fall in sales of non-food items ARABIA

Outlets witness sharp fall in sales of non-food items

A substantial decline in sales of various non-food items continues to affect many business establishments in Qatar...

4:45 AM November 25 2016