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Foreign Minister Steinmeier invites Iran's Rouhani to Germany Germany has its eyes on boosting trade and investment with Iran following the lifting of sanctions. Iran's cooperation is also critical for resolving the conflict in Syria. Foreign Minister Frank-Walker Steinmeier in Tehran on Wednesday encouraged Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to visit Germany during his next visit to Europe as the two nations...

The EU has unveiled proposals to keep the UK in the 28-member bloc. Tough negotiations remain for EU member states to agree on four major areas of reform. The EU has delivered a set of proposals that meet many of the UK's demands but tough negotiations remain to avoid a "Brexit" from the 28-member bloc, British Prime Minister David Cameron...

Participants Get ready for Qatar International Rally The participants of Qatar International Rally will be conducting their trial tests today as the preparation for the 2016 Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) enters the final stages. The 535-km long Qatar rally, which is considered as one of the most important events in the programme of Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), will...

Accused to Stand trial over Makkah crane collapse Some 40 people will stand trial before three courts in Jeddah for their confirmed involvement in the crane crash incident in the Grand Mosque in September, local daily Al-Watan reported on Monday quoting informed sources. The Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) in Makkah has received back the file on the case...

WHO declares Zika virus global health emergency The World Health Organization on Monday declared the mosquito-borne Zika virus an international public health emergency due to its link to thousands of birth defects in Brazil, as the U.N. agency sought to build a global response to the threat. WHO Director-General Margaret Chan told reporters that coordinated international action was needed to improve...

Iowa caucuses: Ted Cruz wins; Clinton declares victory (CNN) - Hillary Clinton declared victory early Tuesday morning in a razor-thin contest against Bernie Sanders in Iowa. But Democratic party officials have not yet declared a winner. "Hillary Clinton has won the Iowa Caucus," the Clinton campaign said. "After thorough reporting -- and analysis -- of results, there is no uncertainty and...

Qatar Airways ranks among world’s top 500 brands for the first time Qatar’s national carrier has become the first local company to be listed among an annual ranking of the world’s top 500 brands, according to UK-based strategy company Brand Finance. Qatar Airways joins three other Gulf companies – fellow airline Emirates and telecom companies STC and Etisalat – in a...

Doha to host 2023 FINA aquatics worlds Doha has won its bid to host the 2023 FINA World Championships and FINA World Masters Championships. Following final presentations in Budapest, Hungary, the FINA Bureau elected Doha over Nanjing, bringing FINA's flagship event to the Middle East for the first time in its long history. Speaking from Budapest, Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee...

Qatar Shell Supports THIMUN Qatar Programme, The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) Qatar kicked-off in Doha last week at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) with more than 1,700 students from 87 nationalities in attendance. The three-day conference aims to promote the development of leadership skills amongst high school students through discussion, debates and negotiations that address real world...

Boko Haram attackers set village ablaze, kill dozens in Nigeria (CNN) - Gunmen riding motorcycles raided a Nigerian village under the cover of darkness, killing at least 46 people and setting homes on fire, officials said. The Boko Haram militants, armed with machine guns, opened fire on Dalori village near Maiduguri, relief officials said. Some residents fled into the bush and watched...

America's voting system is crazy -- here's what you need to know (CNN) - It may be a long, raucous and rambling road to the White House, but choosing the next American president is anything but simple. While many voters won't pay attention until a few weeks before Election Day, running for president takes years of active planning, fundraising and calculation....

Doha: Substitute Takuma Asano came off the bench to score twice and earn Japan a dramatic come-from-behind 3-2 win over Korea Republic in the final of the AFC U23 Championship at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Saturday evening. Kwon Chang-hoon and Jin Seong-uk gave Korea Republic a two-goal cushion by the second minute of the second half, but Asano’s introduction...

Visitors Witnessed Thrilling Actions at the Qatar Motor Show 2016 Qatar Motor Show 2016 continues to thrill motor enthusiasts of all ages, as fans and families flock to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center to enjoy the biggest and most exciting annual automotive event in the region. Featuring over 40 international brands from leading luxury, sport and mid-range carmakers, there...

QU ranked 6th among Arab World universities: Qatar University (QU) has been ranked No 6 in the pilot Times Higher Education (THE) Top 15 Arab World Universities Ranking. The announcement was made last Thursday on the THE website, naming QU 6th among universities in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, UAE, Oman, Jordan, Egypt and Morocco. The ranking is drawn from data used to...