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German court hands down life sentence in Rwandan genocide case The Higher Regional Court in Frankfurt has convicted a Rwandan national to lifelong imprisonment on genocide charges. The court determined that the accused had taken part in a massacre of hundreds of Tutsi in 1994. Onesphore Rwabukombe had already been convicted of genocide charges in February 2014, resulting in a 14-year...

Belgians arrest 2 accused in New Year's terror plot (CNN) - Belgian authorities have arrested two people on suspicion of being involved in a plot to attack "emblematic sites" in Belgium's capital during New Year's celebrations, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said Tuesday. The plot appears to have been inspired, but not directed, by the ISIS terror group, a senior Belgian...

Starting a Business in Qatar and Thinking of starting a business within Qatar? Find out about LLCs, representative offices, and the partnership arrangements necessary. With its fast growing population and high GDP per capita, starting a business in Qatar can be extremely profitable. However, choosing the correct business vehicle and local partner is crucial for the safety and security of the...

Katara Celebrated Palestinian Festival, Cultural Village Foundation-Katara concluded the Palestinian Festival at Katara’s Building 3 which was organised in cooperation with the Palestinian Embassy in Doha. It was launched on Thursday with the presence of high profile guests, senior officials and heads of diplomatic missions in Qatar. Katara’s General Manager HE Dr Khaled bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti and Marketing Director...

QTA and Qatar Chamber Join Hands to Host Industry Forum in January In a move to support local tourism business owners and attract more local and foreign investment into the sector, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Chamber (QC) will be jointly hosting an industry-wide forum next January, the two organisations announced. Discussions at the event will seek input from key...

Facebook founder urges free Internet in India amid row NEW DELHI: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg urged India Monday to approve a controversial plan that would provide a free Internet service to the poor, his latest bid amid an escalating row with authorities. The head of the social network tried to drum up support for the Free Basics service that offers people...

Tokyo Olympics 2020 to Boost GDP: Bank of Japan Investment in Olympic-related construction in Tokyo, including a new stadium, will total 10 trillion yen (USD 83 billion) by 2020, with a building rush peaking in 2018, according to a report from the Bank of Japan. Tokyo: Tokyo's 2020 Summer Olympics could boost the economy by as much as one percent with...

Landmark victory for Iraqi army in Ramadi The Islamic State group abandoned its last stronghold in Ramadi yesterday, effectively handing Iraqi forces their biggest victory since last year’s massive militant nationwide offensive. There were still parts of the flashpoint government complex the elite counter-terrorism service could not enter, as militants had rigged the entire area with explosives before retreating. And while pockets...

QU names Sheikh Joaan CSR Person of 2015 Qatar University has selected HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), as the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Person of the Year 2015 in recognition of his significant role in supporting CSR and for being a role model inspiring the youth of Qatar. The annual national CSR report,...

Tornadoes, storms hit Dallas suburbs; 11 people killed (CNN) - Severe storms and tornadoes tore through north Texas, killing at least 11 people in the latest incident of deadly weather in the nation. The storms hit Dallas suburbs Saturday evening, with Garland suffering the most casualties, authorities said. Lt. Pedro Barineau with the Garland Police Department confirmed Sunday morning that eight people...

The Bavarian interior minister has said the southern German state should be able to police its own borders. His words come as local politicians seek ways to mitigate the influx of refugees coming from the east. Joachim Herrmann said Bavaria should take control of its own borders, as thousands of desperate refugees continue to flood into the southern German state...

Report: Changes to Qatar’s kafala law to take effect Dec. 14, 2016 New legislation that is expected to make it easier for expats to change jobs in Qatar has been entered into the official gazette this month and is expected to be implemented in one year’s time, Al Sharq reports. Citing Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs officials, the newspaper added...

Heavy rains in Qatar of this season Hours of relentless rain that began Thursday night and continued all of Friday and into this morning have once again caused parts of Qatar to flood, trapping cars, decreasing visibility and dropping temperatures. But unlike last month, the downpours did not appear to paralyze the city or cause any major damage to the country’s...

Dozens injured after earthquake in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India A strong earthquake has shaken Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as northern India. Dozens have been injured across the region, although no fatalities have been reported as of yet. An earthquake hit parts of Central and South Asia on Saturday, leaving dozens of people injured. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS),...