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Sharapova doping ban reduced to 15 months by CAS CULTURE

Sharapova doping ban reduced to 15 months by CAS

Maria Sharapova said she could not wait to return to tennis next April after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reduced the former world number one's two-year drugs ban by nine months on Tuesday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Changes in store for Philippines TECHNOLOGY

Changes in store for Philippines

Only a few days are left before the new Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, takes office and all eyes are on him. The support for him has been felt among Filipinos all over the world, including Qatar, where they are working.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Islamic finance discovering the charm of offshore jurisdictions ECONOMY

Islamic finance discovering the charm of offshore jurisdictions

Owing to the sometimes complex structure of Shariah-compliant finance vehicles, offshore jurisdictions have become increasingly popular with Islamic finance institutions...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
China may pay ‘international price’ in sea legal case INTERNATIONAL

China may pay ‘international price’ in sea legal case

When an international court ruled in late October that it had jurisdiction to hear a case filed by the Philippines against China...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
At least 215 dead as strong quake rocks Afghanistan and Pakistan INTERNATIONAL

At least 215 dead as strong quake rocks Afghanistan and Pakistan

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake which rocked parts of South Asia killed 215 people yesterday, including 12 Afghan girls crushed ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
'My Health' programme aims to enhance patient safety ARABIA

'My Health' programme aims to enhance patient safety

The Primary Health Care Corporation aims to enhance patient safety through the My Health programme, a digital health platform for all healthcare providers and patients.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Travellers urged to be cautious during holidays ARABIA

Travellers urged to be cautious during holidays

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued an advisory for travellers in view of the upcoming holidays.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
South Africa bans Sudan president from leaving after arrest call INTERNATIONAL

South Africa bans Sudan president from leaving after arrest call

A South African judge on Sunday banned Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir from leaving the country after the International Criminal Court called for him to be arrested at a summit

4:45 AM November 25 2016
China luxury slowdown leaves Tata Motors nursing wounds ECONOMY

China luxury slowdown leaves Tata Motors nursing wounds

Weak demand for sleek Jaguars in China battered the profits of its Indian parent Tata Motors, pushing its shares down 5% yesterday and showing the car maker lacked agility...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
US court reverses part of Apple verdict vs Samsung ECONOMY

US court reverses part of Apple verdict vs Samsung

A US appeals court yesterday reversed part of a $930mn verdict that Apple Inc won in 2012 against Samsung Electronics,....

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Air raids on Syrian market kill 34 civilians ASIA

Air raids on Syrian market kill 34 civilians

Syrian government air strikes on a marketplace on Sunday killed at least 34 civilians, including women and children ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Serena powers past Bacsinszky to book semis date with Halep CULTURE

Serena powers past Bacsinszky to book semis date with Halep

Serena Williams won the clash between two of the hottest players on the WTA Tour.

4:45 AM November 25 2016