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Sheikha Moza calls for efforts to protect, promote education Doha - VOICING concern over rising attacks on education and educational institutions, particularly in conflict zones, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development (QF) HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser called for concerted efforts to"ensure inclusive and quality education at all levels, including primary and secondary. The QF Chairperson made...

Several killed after car bombing in Lebanon’s Arsal Lebanese army investigators work at the site of an explosion in a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. (AP) A suicide bomber killed at least six people Thursday at a Muslim clerics’ meeting in the Lebanese town of Arsal on the border with Syria, a security source told AFP. The source...

MSF releases a new report on 'brutal' Kunduz hospital bombing The medical charity Doctors Without Borders has published a report on the US airstrike on their Kunduz facility, based on eyewitness accounts. There was no fighting and no armed militants at the site, the group claims. The report includes information from dozens of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) employees, emails, phone log...

Qatar beachgoers warned to keep an eye out for jellyfish As more Qatar residents head outdoors to enjoy the coming winter, some hotels and environmentalists are advising people to be on the lookout for jellyfish in the sea. Speaking to Doha News, Dr. Ibrahim Al Maslamani, assistant professor of marine biology at the Environmental Studies Center (ESC) at Qatar University, said...

Turkish Festival & Bazaar Launched by the Minister of Culture HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, Minister of Culture Arts and Heritage opened the Turkish Festival and Bazaar in style on behalf of Qatar Turkey 2015 Year of Culture. In order to give Qatar’s residents a sense of Turkish culture, Qatar Turkey 2015 Year of Culture has brought musicians...

Ministry of Interior launches 15 new electronic services for residents in Qatar The Ministry of Interior has launched 15 additional E-services rendered by General Directorate of Nationality, Borders and Expatriates Affairs and General Directorate of Traffic on the web Portal of the Ministry. The newly added electronic services include changing visa type, modify visa details, modify e-gate services, query on travel...

Mauritanian President Arrives in Doha Doha, October 30 (QNA) - President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania arrived in Doha today on a short visit to Qatar. The Mauritanian President and his accompanying delegation were greeted upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by HE Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani, HE...

Tornado reported near San Antonio AUSTIN -- Severe weather and at least one confirmed tornado caused damage Friday morning in D'Hanis, Floresville and San Marcos, Texas, according to the Weather Channel and the National Weather Service. D'Hanis and Floresville took the hardest hit, weather service meteorologist Jason Runyen told the Weather Channel. Runyen said businesses have been damaged in downtown D'Hanis...

World diplomats hope for progress during Syria talks in Vienna Foreign ministers from around world have met in the Austrian capital to discuss a peaceful solution to the Syria conflict. While diplomats hope for progress, there have been reports of more civilian deaths. Speaking in Vienna on Friday, US Secretary of State John Kerry said he is "hopeful that we can...

Michelle Obama to visit Qatar, Jordan next week Michelle Obama will visit Qatar and Jordan next week as part of her global education initiative, Let Girls Learn. The American First Lady will also visit US military service members stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha as part of the Joining Forces initiative, the White House has announced. In Doha, Obama will...

Qatar Foundation plans massive golf course in Education City An 18-hole championship golf course, five-star hotel and public park are part of a massive new luxury development that’s being planned in “the heart of Education City,” Qatar Foundation has announced. The project, dubbed the Qatar International Golf Club, is also expected to include a six-hole championship course – something QF describes...

Park House English School raises QR28,279 on Pink Day Pink Day is an annual event at Park House which raises money for Breast Cancer Awareness, with all funds being donated to the Qatar Cancer Society. Doha: Students and families at Park House English School hosted their annual Pink Day charity initiative on Thursday, October 22 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness...

Google’s Internet-beaming balloons to take off in Indonesia The balloons will begin hovering in the stratosphere above Indonesia in an expansion of the project. (Google) Google’s Internet-beaming balloons are ready to take off on the next phase of their mission to deliver online access in regions where most people live offline. The balloons will begin hovering in the stratosphere above Indonesia in...

Republican debate runs off the rails and turns into all-out war as Trump bashes John Kasich, Jeb hits his protege Marco Rubio, and EVERYONE hammers CNBC's moderators for losing control Wednesday's Republican debate turned into a steel cage match in Boulder, Colorado as Donald Trump tangled with Ohio Gov. John Kasich, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush called on Marco...