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International ring of drug smugglers jailed after importing £20 million pounds worth of heroin into the UK An international ring of drug smugglers who imported more than £20 million-worth of heroin in an operation partly orchestrated from a prison cell have been jailed for more than 114 years. Karaman Saglam, 44, of Cheshunt, became the 11th member of the group convicted...

Jacky Sutton: British woman 'found hanged in Istanbul airport toilets after missing connecting flight' A British woman was reportedly found hanged in the toilets of a busy airport after missing a connecting flight. The woman, named locally as Jacqueline Anne Sutton, is thought to have been found dead at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport in the early hours of this morning. Turkish media reported...

Slovenia blocks flow of migrants entering its borders Thousands of refugees have been turned away from Slovenia's border and forced to sleep out in the open. As the EU struggles to form a unified refugee policy, Balkans countries continue to shoulder much of the burden. Slovenia turned away more than 1,000 refugees from its border Monday, forcing many to stay outdoors...

Doha Exhibition and Convention Center: A New Global Business Venue As the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) nears its much-awaited opening date, media were treated to an exclusive press preview of the world-class exhibition and conference facility. Catching the first glimpse into the future of Qatar’s event and venue landscape, local and international media representatives attended a tour of the...

Report: Qatar pay rises struggle to keep pace with rising inflation Though Qatar residents have so far been relatively well-protected from the effects of tumbling oil prices, employees are not much better off this year thanks to subdued pay rises and the soaring cost of living, a new survey has found. According to the annual Compensation and Benefit Report for Qatar...

Qatar Sees 8% Increase in Foreign Visitors Doha, October 18 (QNA) - The number of foreign visitors received by the country rose by 8% in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to the third quarter Tourism Performance Report released by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA). In total, Qatar received nearly 2 million visitors until...

Four Turkish soldiers, about 20 Kurdish rebels 'killed in clashes' Ankara (AFP) - Four Turkish soldiers and about 20 Kurdish rebels have been killed in several days of intense fighting in southeastern Turkey, a security source said Sunday. The fighting took place in the mountainous Daglica region close to the Iraqi border. The clashes, which also involved helicopters, came despite a pledge...

Migrants turn to Slovenia after Hungary closes border Thousands of refugees have arrived in Slovenia from Croatia, searching for a new route to northern Europe after Budapest closed off another border. Slovenian authorities organized transports to neighboring Austria. Some 2,700 men, women and children entered Slovenian territory by trains and buses on Saturday, according to officials. Most of the migrants were...

First post-Morsi parliamentary vote opens in Egypt Voters in Egypt's parliamentary election are expected to mostly endorse candidates who support President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi. But critics think the turnout will be lackluster due to the absence of any real opposition. Voting got underway at 9am local time (0700 GMT) on Sunday, in the first parliamentary election since the previous assembly was...

Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust 1/3 cup purchased pesto 20 slices Italian plum tomatoes 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) Method 1) Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Unroll dough onto work surface. Press dough out with fingers to 12x8-inch rectangle. With round cutter, cut dough into rounds; place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet. 2) Bake...

Best Overcoats For Winter 2015/16 There are numerous of wonderful winter coats to keep you cozy. You don’t have to spend a fortune by searching for your one and only coat, as I have found many designer looks which are perfect for all fashionistas in the world. So, keep it trendy, voguish and comfy by choosing one of the following...

5 Eating Healthier is Sleeping Better Tips You may be eating everything right to improve your health and energy, but still you don’t seem to feel healthy or good. You may have been following the most recommended health eating tips, but still can’t achieve the desired result. The problem may be more than your health eating tips; it may be your...

Qatar's Al Attiyah Leads Jordan Rally Amman, October 15 (QNA) -Qatar’s Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah and French co-driver Matthieu Baumel edged into a slender two-second lead after the opening timed super special of the Jordan Rally, held in close proximity to the residential district of Abdoun in Amman. Al-Rajhi finished third overall behind al-Attiyah and Vladimir Vasilyev in last week’s Rally of...

Life-like water scene at City Center mall attracts Qatar shoppers Crowds of visitors at City Center mall this weekend have been taking selfies near a patch of floor that has been painted to look like an underwater attraction. The work, located on the first floor near Carrefour, is actually 3D art painted by Dutch artist Remko Van Schaik, who spent the...