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Nepal police arrest 223 over nationwide strike

Police arrested 223 members of a Maoist splinter group across Nepal Sunday for vandalising vehicles and forcing shops to close while trying to enforce a nationwide strike.

4:45 AM November 25 2016

ARABIA

More Filipino expats avail MoI's amnesty programme

The number of Filipino expatriates availing the Ministry of Interior’s (MoI) three-month amnesty for illegal residents has increased from 41 to 61, an official of the Philippine embassy in Doha has said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016

ECONOMY

Oil hits 2016 high above $43 on producer meeting hopes

Oil reached a 2016 high above $43 a barrel, supported by hopes that an upcoming meeting of oil producers will agree steps to tackle a supply glut.

4:45 AM November 25 2016

ECONOMY

Rates markets, at odds with Fed, seek clarity from Yellen

While Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is the one tasked with delivering a message over the next two days when she speaks to Congress, financial markets are keen to know if she has absorbed their message to her: stifle your rate hike plans.

4:45 AM November 25 2016

ARABIA

Qatar ‘committed’ to promoting and protecting human rights

Qatar said it is paying increasing attention to the issue of business and human rights as well as the UN “Protect, Respect and Remedy” Framework and Guiding Principles .”

4:45 AM November 25 2016

ARABIA

Katara-DFI Cinema pays tribute to Robin Williams

Katara-Doha Film Institute (DFI) Cinema is paying tribute to legendary actor Robin Williams as part of its monthly screenings from today until September 14..

4:45 AM November 25 2016