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Amazing story about Iranian, Iraqi soldiers ‘My Enemy, My Brother’ When I first met Zahed Haftlang and Najah Aboud in Vancouver back in 2012, they seemed like any other Middle Eastern immigrants settling into new lives: Zahed was working as a mechanic, while Najah ran a small furniture moving company. But when I sat down with them over cups of...

Austrian teenager convicted of planning a bomb attack A 14-year old boy in Austria who planned to join the "IS" and bomb a Vienna train station has been sentenced to two years. The boy downloaded the bomb plans on his PlayStation, prosecutors claim. The teenager of Turkish origin pleaded guilty to terror charges in front of a Vienna court on Monday. According...

Killer heat wave sweeps across India Over 600 people have died in an unrelenting, severe heat wave sweeping across India. Most of the deaths have been reported in southern states, where temperatures peaked at 48 degrees. Murali Krishnan reports from Delhi. The southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are facing one of their hottest summers. And weather officials warn...

Iraqi Shiite militia lead campaign to retake Ramadi Iraq has launched a military campaign to retake the provincial capital of Ramadi after it fell to "Islamic State." Initially, Shiite militiamen will lead the campaign and are already on their way to the area. Shiite paramilitaries on the front line against Islamist fighters in Ramadi said on Tuesday that they had taken...

Watermelon Smoothie, Watermelon is much more than a low-calorie summer favorite. It has important amino acids, called citrulline and arginine that help keeping your arteries healthy and your blood flowing smoothly. This watermelon smoothie is also refreshing, great for a summer treat, and is packed with Vitamin C. Coconut water adds a number of electrolytes. Make it with coconut...

Man killed on Corniche after container falls off of truck An expat who was killed in an accident on the Corniche yesterday afternoon after a shipping container fell from a truck onto his vehicle has been identified as a British citizen, the UK embassy in Doha has confirmed. Speaking to Doha News, an embassy representative declined to provide more details, as...

How to apply for a Qatar smart ID Card (E-Gate Card) and its renewal The e-Gate system (Smart ID) allows air passengers and officials to enter and exit the country with ease. Holders of the e-Gate Card may bypass the immigration formalities at the Doha International Airport by punching their cards at the gate and pressing their index fingers on...

10 things you should know about being employed in Qatar Whether you are exploring career opportunities in Qatar or already working here, you must be aware of your rights and duties as an employee. Here are some essential points compiled from the Qatar Labour Law, Ministry of Interior directives and tips from HR professionals: 1. Before signing an employment contract Make sure you’ve...

McDonald’s Qatar to open 30th outlet McDonald’s Qatar is opening a new restaurant in Mesaieed on May 28, making it the 30th McDonald’s restaurant in Qatar. The celebrations will continue throughout May 29 and 30, where the children and families will enjoy a bunch of games and competitions, as well as face painting and a special photo booth. Kamal Saleh Al...

HH the Emir, Sudanese President Discuss Bilateral Ties Doha, May 24 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Sunday discussed with the President of the Republic of Sudan, Field Marshal Omar Hassan Ahmed Al-Bashir, bilateral relations between the two countries and means of enhancing them in various fields. Talks during the meeting held at the Emiri...

'Beautiful Mind' mathematician John Nash, wife killed in car crash (CNN) - John Forbes Nash Jr., the Princeton University mathematician whose life inspired the film "A Beautiful Mind," and his wife died in a car crash Saturday, according to New Jersey State Police. Nash, 86, and Alicia Nash, 82, were riding in a taxi near Monroe Township when the incident occurred,...

U.S. bomb squad destroys package near Capitol Bomb squad destroys pressurecooker from 'suspicious' vehicle near Capitol, one arrested. A bomb squad destroyed a pressure cooker from a “suspicious” vehicle near Capitol Hill on Monday, leading to one arrest, the Associated Press reported. The pressure cooker was safely destroyed, according to Capitol Police spokeswoman Lt. Kimberly A. Schneider who spoke to the...

At runoff polls, Poles vote for Duda over Komorowski Andrzej Duda has won Poland's presidential runoff. The right-winger trumped the incumbent centrist, Bronislaw Komorowski, with promises of change and generous social spending. Duda, 43, ousted Civic Platform (PO) incumbent Bronislaw Komorowski in Sunday's runoff. The member of the European Parliament for the right-wing euroskeptic Law and Justice Party (PiS) secured about...

Hundreds take part in free fitness classes on Corniche The summer sun is almost up at 5am on a Friday as scores of fitness enthusiasts in their best workout getups start assembling on the Corniche getting ready for a physical fitness session which lasts for two hours. Volunteer instructors lead the participants to move their bodies to the lively music in...