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How does your economy compare to US states? California and Texas — the two largest US state economies — are roughly the same size as Brazil and Canada, respectively 8th and 10th largest national economies. This map from howmuch.net compares US state economies to countries with similar GDP. It is based on data from the IMF and the Bureau of Economic...

Beirut suicide bombings kill 43; suspect claims ISIS sent attackers (CNN) - A pair of suicide bombings struck southern Beirut on Thursday, killing 43 people and leaving shattered glass and blood on the streets, Lebanese authorities said. At least 239 others were wounded, according to state-run National News Agency. A would-be suicide bomber who survived the attack told investigators he was an...

“Aspire Triathlon GMC TriSeries Doha”, Qatar’s leading triathlon that brings people of all ages and fitness levels together, to kick off with a special open event at Aspire Zone with a practice triathlon event called ‘TRY-A-TRI’ on 14 November 2015. TRY-A-TRI is designed to introduce triathlons to new participants, allowing individuals to complete the course in a non-competitive environment,...

Qatar meteorologists warn of impending sandstorm Strong winds in Qatar today are causing dust to swirl and decreasing visibility, prompting the country’s meteorology department to urge caution while outdoors. https://twitter.com/Qatar_Weather/status/663951628396048385 Earlier this week, the MET warned that a “state of atmospheric instability” would affect Qatar from Tuesday afternoon to Thursday morning.   Read the full text news in resource site… Source News: Doha News Photo: Omar Chatriwala  

Two Qatar projects win awards at World Architecture Festival The striking Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) complex in Education City and a proposed new center for children with complex medical needs have been named as two winners in the world’s largest architectural event. QFIS, a Qatar Foundation project that took three years to build and opened in March, won the...

The Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani being welcomed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Tuesday.   Read the full text news in resource site… Source News: Qatar Tribune

14 migrants die as boat sinks off Turkey: reports ISTANBUL (AFP) - At least 14 people, including seven children, drowned on Wednesday when a migrant boat sank off Turkey's Aegean coast while trying to reach Greece, local media reported, the latest fatalities in Europe's refugee crisis. The Turkish coastguard recovered the bodies from the flimsy boat which was heading to the...

Being normal weight with belly fat more deadly than obesity It's common knowledge by now that obesity causes a range of health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and earlier death. But there's growing evidence that it's not just how much fat you carry, but where it's located, that matters. Now, a new study shows that thin people who carry...

DESPITE its third-quarter profits dropping by more than a third, Puma's bottom line was helped considerably by its growing women's footwear category, which this year was buoyed significantly by its creative collaboration with Rihanna, the brand revealed this week. "The launch of the first Puma by Rihanna shoe, the Creeper, has been extremely successful and most retailers have sold out...

Yasmin Sewell Named Style.Com Fashion Director YASMIN SEWELL has been appointed as fashion director at Condé Nast's new e-commerce and omnichannel shopping platform, Style.com. The fashion consultant - who has held senior creative positions at Browns and Liberty, in addition to establishing her own successful fashion label Etre Cecil - will head up the fashion team at the forthcoming platform, drawing...

4 Health Benefits Cranberries Juice For Women Four Health Benefits Cranberries Juice For Women - Many options can be used to enjoy the fruits, one of them with the process into juice. As in general, the goal of making juice from fruits so that the body can efficiently and more rapidly absorbed by the body. One type of fruit juice that...

5 Things About Islam You Should know Before we begin, let's get one thing straight: Muslim and Arab are two different things. Arab is an ethnic group and as such Arabs can be Christian, Jewish, atheist, Muslim or any other religion. Islam is a religion. People often forget that the largest Muslim country in the world is Indonesia and the...

Ten Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health Try these tips to help find the right balance in your life. 1. Value yourself Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects, or broaden your horizons. Do a daily crossword puzzle, plant a garden, take dance lessons, learn to play an instrument or...

5 Things to Do After Bankruptcy, So you filed for bankruptcy and received your discharge. Whether you have a Chapter 7 (a “simple” bankruptcy) or Chapter 13 (debt repayment plan) bankruptcy, it’s a good idea to make sure you do the following things once your case is finalized. 1. Collect & Preserve All Paperwork From Your Case You should have received...