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‘Feel-good’ soca star set for Doha concert SPORT

‘Feel-good’ soca star set for Doha concert

There is a reason why they call him the ‘feel-good’ man. His eclectic tracks make listeners feel warm as he brings with him the island life, with a touch of soca (calypso music with elements of soul) to the dance floor.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Japanese remember Hiroshima bombing INTERNATIONAL

Japanese remember Hiroshima bombing

Yesterday Japan marked 71 years since the city of Hiroshima was destroyed by a US atomic bomb, as its mayor urged the world to unite in abolishing nuclear weapons.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
As Japan grays, retailers covet youthful masses in Vietnam ECONOMY

As Japan grays, retailers covet youthful masses in Vietnam

These days Thu Huong no longer shops at the fresh produce market near her home, opting instead to hop in a taxi and head off to Aeon Co’s 9-month-old mall in Hanoi.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Deadly wildfire near LA spreads INTERNATIONAL

Deadly wildfire near LA spreads

A fast-moving wildfire that has killed one person and destroyed more than a dozen homes in the drought-parched canyons northwest of Los Angeles, had scorched more than 33,000 acres of land by early yesterday, fire officials said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Turkish Air CEO builds a business on layovers ECONOMY

Turkish Air CEO builds a business on layovers

Temel Kotil is leaning over his seat, imploring a passenger behind him to take a glass of juice: “It’s fresh, try it,” he says as a flight attendant displays three different varieties on a tray.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
US employment gains hit seven-month low ECONOMY

US employment gains hit seven-month low

The US economy added the fewest number of jobs in seven months in April and Americans dropped out of the labour force in droves, signs of weakness that cast doubts on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates before the end of the year.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Own-goal gifts Al Khor victory CULTURE

Own-goal gifts Al Khor victory

Al Khor eased their relegation fears with a 1-0 win over bottom side Mesaimeer at the Qatar Stars League yesterday. Victory for the Knights sees them move on to 28 points – six clear of second-bottom Qatar Sports Club with three games to go.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Thai dancers perform at cultural festival INTERNATIONAL

Thai dancers perform at cultural festival

Participants from Thailand perform a dance during the World Culture Festival on the banks of the river Yamuna in New Delhi, yesterday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Cruz gains in online betting, Trump still Republican favourite INTERNATIONAL

Cruz gains in online betting, Trump still Republican favourite

Ted Cruz's Super Tuesday victories in his home state of Texas and neighbouring Oklahoma strengthened his odds for the Republican presidential nomination on online betting sites but he still trails far behind Donald Trump.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
GDI, Dolphin Energy sign offshore drilling rig services contract ECONOMY

GDI, Dolphin Energy sign offshore drilling rig services contract

Gulf Drilling International (GDI) has signed a contract with Dolphin Energy for offshore drilling rig services.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Airbus or Boeing? SpiceJet $11bn deal rests on timeliness ECONOMY

Airbus or Boeing? SpiceJet $11bn deal rests on timeliness

SpiceJet, the Indian budget carrier choosing between Boeing Co and Airbus Group SE for its at least $11bn order, has one condition: Delivery needs to be on time.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Commercial Bank instals new cash processing technology ECONOMY

Commercial Bank instals new cash processing technology

Commercial Bank, Qatar’s first private bank, has announced the installation of a new, state-of-the-art banknote processing machine — a first of its kind for any bank in Qatar.

4:45 AM November 25 2016