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Premier stresses need for participatory democracy INTERNATIONAL

Premier stresses need for participatory democracy

Terming “participatory democracy” the need of the hour for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said yesterday that governance suffers when people don’t do their duty and hold others responsible for their failures.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Bermuda’s gentle beauty, easygoing lifestyle makes being shipwrecked enticing SPORT

Bermuda’s gentle beauty, easygoing lifestyle makes being shipwrecked enticing

This small island — only 21 square miles in size and 650 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA — gave the world shorts (still used as part of the island uniform), onions (still used in island cuisine), and grass (still used on the island’s ubiquitous golf courses).

4:45 AM November 25 2016
EU divorce only when we’re ready: Grayling INTERNATIONAL

EU divorce only when we’re ready: Grayling

Britain will not rush to trigger divorce proceedings with the European Union, a leading ally of incoming Prime Minister Theresa May said yesterday as David Cameron bowed out at his final cabinet meeting.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Ministry issues swimming safety guidelines ARABIA

Ministry issues swimming safety guidelines

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a slew of safety guidelines for those heading for a beach or a swimming pool for a dip in the summer.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Slow and injured — Stepanova’s comeback falls flat CULTURE

Slow and injured — Stepanova’s comeback falls flat

Yulia Stepanova’s much-heralded return to action turned into a damp squib on Wednesday when the Russian whistleblower, running as an independent athlete, dropped out of her 800 metres heat with a foot injury having been off the pace throughout.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Celebrating communal harmony SPORT

Celebrating communal harmony

In line with their aim to improve communal harmony and celebrate togetherness, the members of Sri Lankan Friends’ Club (SLFC) hosted the Muslim members of the Sri Lankan community living in Qatar at an Iftar recently.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Killer of anti-terrorism officer’s wife arrested INTERNATIONAL

Killer of anti-terrorism officer’s wife arrested

Bangladesh police said yesterday they had arrested a man suspected of killing the wife of an anti-terrorism police officer

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Doha Bank lines up activities to mark Garangao ARABIA

Doha Bank lines up activities to mark Garangao

Doha Bank, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, organised a week-long lineup of activities to celebrate the traditional festival of Garangao.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Activities galore at Hyatt Plaza Arabian Nights ARABIA

Activities galore at Hyatt Plaza Arabian Nights

Hyatt Plaza, in the spirit of Ramadan, has launched Arabian Nights: Untold Stories from the Peninsula - a series of educational yet fun-filled activities for children and their families.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Referee blunder sees Brazil crash out of Copa after Peru upset CULTURE

Referee blunder sees Brazil crash out of Copa after Peru upset

The Copa America Centenario erupted into controversy on Sunday after a refereeing blunder sent Brazil crashing to a 1-0 defeat against Peru—and out of the tournament.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Saudi seeks international investors for two solar plants ASIA

Saudi seeks international investors for two solar plants

Saudi Arabia is seeking international investors to build two solar power plants, using a deal structure that could become a model for the kingdom's infrastructure projects ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Al Qaeda leader pledges allegiance to new Taliban leader ASIA

Al Qaeda leader pledges allegiance to new Taliban leader

Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri, in an online audio message, pledged allegiance to the new head of the Afghan Taliban, who was appointed last month after his predecessor was killed in a US drone strike.

4:45 AM November 25 2016