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Saudis to jointly invest up to $10 bln with Russian fund Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in the Konstantin Palace outside St. Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, June 18, 2015. (AP) The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) signed a memorandum of understanding that commits investment worth $10...

Suicide bomb in Syrian Kurdish city kills one Control of Qamishli is shared between Kurdish and Syrian government security forces. (File: AFP) One person was killed and three wounded on Sunday in a suicide bomb attack on the Kurdish city of Qamishli in northeastern Syria, the official news agency SANA reported. “A terrorist detonated his explosive belt near the Hadaya hotel in...

Police follow new lead in New York manhunt for murderers on the run New York State Police have responded to a reported sighting of two murderers who escaped from a maximum-security prison in early June. The lead comes a day after a state corrections officer at the facility was suspended. Police converged on the small town of Friendship with helicopters and...

"When cantaloupe is in season, try this light and refreshing recipe for cantaloupe milk shake. It’ll cool down even the hottest of summer days!" Ingredients 1 cup cantaloupe 1⁄2 cup milk (approx.) 1 tablespoon sugar (to taste) 1 cup ice 1⁄4 teaspoon cardamom (AKA -- Elaichi Powder) Directions SERVINGS: 2 »» Fill one cup measure with cantaloupe. »» Pour milk over cantaloupe until cup is filled to the top. »»...

Nails play an important role on women’s look. Not only they can make your hands sparkle, but they can actually show that you care about your looks.And for this spring/summer bright color nails are a huge trend. Check out our favourite summer styles!   Source: Fashionstylemag.com

Oregon man jailed for aiding Pakistan suicide bomber A Pakistani-born sanitation worker in the northwestern US has been sentenced to seven years in prison for helping people linked to a suicide attack. The bomber struck Pakistan's intelligence service headquarters in 2009. Reaz Qadir Khan, 51, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for providing financial assistance to a...

WikiLeaks publishes diplomatic cables from Saudi Arabia More than 60,000 diplomatic messages from Saudi Arabia have been published by WikiLeaks. It said it would release half a million more in the coming weeks. The group also released additional Sony Pictures documents. WikiLeaks said on Friday it had obtained e-mail communications between Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry and other countries. Documents released by...

Katara launch Ramadan Festival Katara Cultural Village launched its Ramadan festival on Friday with a treasure hunting competition, held for the second year in a row. The treasure hunt is to be held all night every Friday throughout the holy month, that will see the winner get a QAR5,000 prize. Katara Art Studios will host a variety of workshops, including one on...

How to Get a Working Visa for Qatar In Qatar you need a visa to work in the country or if you are a partner or family member of someone who intends working there you will also need a visa. In order to process your visa you will need a Qatar national to act as your sponsor. As all businesses...

Qatar Red Crescent Boosts Effective Parenting Doha, June 20 (QNA) - Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) has launched a new social programme 'Effective Parenting' to boost Qatari families. Seventy-five beneficiaries from vulnerable families, mothers, grandmothers, and would-be wives benefit from this QR 100,000 programme so far, QRC said. It comprises a three-day series of lectures and workshops, taught by psychological and educational...

QFC Authority Issues Paper on Rule Changes Doha, June 20 (QNA) - The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority Saturday said it has issued a Public Consultation Paper proposing refinements to QFC Arbitration Regulations. The Authority made changes after reviewing new draft of Qatari Arbitration Law on Civil and Commercial Matters and other rules in leading legal jurisdictions. These changes aim...

Dozens die after drinking illegally brewed alcohol in Mumbai Dozens of people have died after drinking toxic homemade liquor in a slum in India's western city of Mumbai. Many others are still being treated in hospital. At least 84 people have died and 21 others are being treated in hospital after drinking illegally brewed alcohol in a Mumbai slum, police said...

Charleston church shooter hears victim's kin say, 'I forgive you' 'May God have mercy on you' He hears pain, forgiveness from victims' families (CNN) - Dylann Roof heard words of forgiveness from families of some of the nine people he's accused of killing. His response: A blank expression. Wearing a striped inmate jumpsuit, the 21-year-old appeared Friday afternoon by video feed at a bond...

Qatar ministry penalizes stores at Landmark Mall for running fake sales Due to misleading sales offers, three stores in Qatar’s Landmark Mall have been fined QR6,000 each and have had their licenses to hold such promotions temporarily revoked. Officials from Qatar’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) withdrew the permits from the shops – one of which is believed to be...