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JUNE 30, 2018 byDOHANEWS LIFE   EMAIL PRINT 178 SHARES FacebookTwitter   World Health Organization (WHO) found that ambient air pollution has claimed over 4.2 million deaths globally. It is mostly prevalent in the urban settlements without proper ventilation, given air conditioned buildings. Inhalation of toxic air pollutants lead to negative health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergic reactions, pneumonia, increased asthma attacks...

NOVEMBER 23, 2017 byDOHANEWS LIFE   EMAIL PRINT FacebookTwitter Exciting things to do in Qatar during the weekend (Nov.24–26) Looking for exciting options this weekend? Doha News has got you covered. Check out our pick of the best things to do in the capital this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Plan your downtime right here. Date and Venue: November 14–25 at the Fire Station, 9 am onwards Entry Free If you care...

While Qatar's flag carrier has suffered losses, it continues to grow and expand globally, says its CEO Akbar al-Baker. 06 Jul 2018 10:11 GMT Business & Economy, Qatar, Middle East, GCC Travellers could be seeing higher airfares soon, due to rising fuel prices and labour costs hitting airline profits. Last week, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) cut its profit outlook for 2018. The aviation trade body also...

Victims include 14-year-old boy as Israeli forces fire live bullets and teargas at protesters near fence with Israel. 07 Jul 2018 16:41 GMT MORE ON GAZA Israeli air raids kill two Palestinian teens in Gazatoday Israeli forces kill 15-year-old Palestinian, wound scoresyesterday 'Death penalty': Gaza merchants suffer as trade crossing shutsyesterday Hamas decries Israel's closure of vital Gaza commercial border5...

Football's governing body 'engages counsel', as more sports federations join criticism of illegal broadcasts in MENA. 12 Jul 2018 The football World Cup in Russia will conclude on Sunday MORE ON MIDDLE EAST Iraq: Protests rage over poor public services, unemploymenttoday Yemen civil authorities take charges of the Al Ghaydah airporttoday What's behind Saudi Arabia's arrest of religious leaders?today Israeli air raids...

Qatar might be the first nation to host a 48-team World Cup tournament if a number of CONMEBOL nations have their way. by Andy Richardson 14 hours ago MORE ON WORLD CUP 2018 World Cup final: France eyeing second startoday 2018 World Cup final: Croatia on the brink of historytoday FIFA World Football exhibit launched in Moscow2 days ago Russia World...

After weeks of government and Russian bombardment, rebels agree to gradually withdraw and hand over heavy weapons. by Arwa Ibrahim an hour ago About 60,000 Syrians have gathered at the border crossing with Jordan MORE ON SYRIA'S WAR 'We are one': Jordanians rally support for displaced Syrianstoday Interim OPCW report finds proof of chlorine used in Syria's Doumatoday A tent hospital...

By QLNews • 1 hour 40 min ago Share It is that time of the year again when roads leading to the Hamad International Airport (HIA) gets clogged by traffic and families form serpentine queues in and around the airport’s perimeter. Thanks to the HIA’s opening, things have become a lot more easier in recent years. The HIA is leaving no stones unturned to ensure that people...

By QLCrime • 1 hour 10 min ago Share At a time when Saudi Arabia-backed pirate channel beoutQ is running riot with their illegal broadcast of the FIFA World Cup, here is some news of integrity and fairness from Europe. A Swedish court has ordered an Arabic internet TV company to pay $24m (210 million Swedish crowns) as damages for distributing beIN Sports’ content — including English...

The newly elected Mexican president will have to prove that his promises to confront Trump are more than just rhetoric. by Miguel Guevara 4 Jul 2018 AMLO won 53 percent of the vote in the July 1 presidential elections in Mexico MORE ON MEXICO Mexico's Lopez Obrador has to stand up to Trumpyesterday Mexico election: Voters hope for urgent changeyesterday New...

China's football team failed to qualify for the World Cup but its presence is being felt in Russia. by Katrina Yu 3 Jul 2018 Social gatherings during the World Cup have become a common sight in China MORE ON WORLD CUP 2018 Immigrant football unites Sweden against World Cup racismtoday Chinese fans' World Cup attendance under spotlighttoday Gracious in defeat, Japan...

Belgium scored a 94th-minute winner but Japan's show on and off the field attracted huge praise. by Lisa Torio & Faras Ghani 3 Jul 2018 There was disbelief among the supporters after the late goal that sent Japan packing MORE ON WORLD CUP 2018 Immigrant football unites Sweden against World Cup racismtoday Chinese fans' World Cup attendance under spotlighttoday Gracious in...

Dier scores decisive penalty kick in ill-tempered last-16 match against Colombia to seal England's progress. 4 Jul 2018 Pickford saved two penalty kicks to help England reach the quarter-finals MORE ON WORLD CUP 2018 Immigrant football unites Sweden against World Cup racismtoday Chinese fans' World Cup attendance under spotlighttoday Gracious in defeat, Japan leave Russia World Cup with prideyesterday England...

US State Department says Washington's goal is to get as many countries as possible down to zero Iranian oil imports. 2 Jul 2018 In a tweet on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said extra Saudi oil would help offset a decline in supply from Iran MORE ON MIDDLE EAST US vows to keep Gulf waterway open despite Iran's threatstoday Iran's...