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Multiple deaths after human stampede in Bangladesh More than 20 people were killed and 50 injured after a stampede broke out at a traditional charity giveaway. Police said they still do not have a final body count. More than 20 people died in Bangladesh when a crowd of impoverished people, waiting for a clothing giveaway outside a local factory, broke through...

»» Why you should learn a New Language «« Becoming Bilingual has more than one advantage Learning how to speak Spanish, French, or some other language can change your view of the world. Learning a new language opens up new worlds. Speaking more than one language doesn’t just jazz up your online dating profile or résumé, it also changes how you see...

Ingredients 1 (1-quart) jar mixed pickled vegetables 1 purple onion, quartered (optional) $ 1 (16-ounce) jar pitted green olives, drained $ 2 (2 1/4-ounce) cans chopped ripe olives, drained 1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers 2 tablespoons capers 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 cup olive oil $ 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (7.25-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained...

20 health benefits of olives Not only do they taste really nice, but did you know that olives have a huge number of health benefits for you too? Here are some interesting olive health facts: - Olives eliminate excess cholesterol in the blood. - Olives control blood pressure. - Olives are a source of dietary fibre as an alternative to fruits and vegetables. -...

Qatar announce 11-day holiday for Eid ul Fitr Qatar has announced that government employees will receive a 11-day holiday on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr this year. Eid ul Fitr holiday will begin on July 15 and end on July 25. Employees will have to report for duty on July 26, after a 11-day break. Details about the break for the...

Doha passenger caught with 3 kg gold strapped to his body A passenger from Doha was caught by customs personnels in Chennai for having strapped several bars of Gold under his clothing. The Gold bars weighed nearly 3.1 Kg. Siraj, originally a resident of Bangalore flew out from Doha on Sunday 4th of July on a Qatar Airways flight. Uppn his...

HH the Emir Performs Umrah Makkah, July 08 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed Umrah rituals on Wednesday, in the course of his current fraternal visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. HH the Personal Representative of HH the Emir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Their Excellencies members of the delegation accompanying HH the Emir...

Serena downs Sharapova again to reach Wimbledon final London (AFP) - Serena Williams powered into her eighth Wimbledon final as the world number one maintained her 11-year mastery of Maria Sharapova with a 6-2, 6-4 demolition on Thursday. Williams took just 79 minutes to blitz Sharapova off Centre Court with 13 aces and 29 winners as the five-time Wimbledon champion secured...

Former Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal dies Former Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal has died. He was the world's longest-serving foreign minister, and left the job just two months ago. Sources say the 75-year-old passed away at his home in Los Angeles, after suffering from an undisclosed illness. Prince Saud al-Faisal was appointed to the post of foreign minister...

Eurogroup confirms receipt of Greek reform proposals Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the president of the Eurogroup of eurozone finance ministers, has confirmed he has received new Greek reform proposals. Greek state television reports the proposal was sent Thursday evening by email. The spokesman for Jeroen Dijsselbloem, who is also the Dutch finance minister, announced via his Twitter feed late on Thursday that the...

New hashtag on Qatar sparks online debate about country’s merits A new trending hashtag about Qatar on Twitter has sparked an online debate, with many participants expressing their love and support for the country, while others attacked the nation and its foreign policy. The Arabic hashtag قول_كلمة_لقطر#, or “say a word for Qatar,” launched yesterday, and includes hundreds of tweets from...

Qatar Emir pardons prisoners upholding the tradition in Ramadan As a part of the annual Ramadan tradition upheld across the Gulf, HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani pardoned a number of prisoners as an act of extending goodwill to the expat population of Qatar. The Emir usually pardons inmates twice a year, during Ramadan and on National Day. Many...

Qatar Tourism Announces Eid Al-Fitr Festival Events Doha, July 07 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) Tuesday announced events for Eid Al-Fitr 2015 Festival that will be held at different venues in the city over five days, staring on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. The Festival this year will offer daily family entertainment including mime shows, The Rene Magritte Show,...

Real Estate Sales Reach QR 3.4 Billion Doha, July 07 (QNA) - Total trading of real estate sales contracts registered with the Land Registry Department of the Ministry of Justice from June 28 to July 2 reached QR 3.4 billion. According to the weekly bulletin issued by the Department , the real estate included land plots , multi-use housing, shopping centres,...