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43 killed in Mexico shootout (CNN) - A three-hour shootout between Mexican security forces and unidentified gunmen Friday left 42 of the gunmen dead, as well as one federal police officer, officials said. Three gunmen were arrested. The lengthy firefight erupted in the town of Tanhuato, Michoacan state, when a joint force of federal and state security forces encountered the gunmen in...

Fighters with 'Islamic State' tighten grip on Iraq-Syria border Fighters with "Islamic State" have consolidated their control of the Iraq-Syria border, an Iraqi provincial capital and the world-famous Syrian heritage site of Palmyra. Thousands have fled the advance. The Islamic State (IS) fighters ended the week in control of about half of Syrian territory. IS now controls "more than 95,000 square...

'Islamic State' claims responsibility for deadly Saudi mosque attack Terror group "Islamic State" has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Shiite mosque in Saudi Arabia. At least 21 people died and countless others were injured, when a suicide bomber detonated explosives at the site. Saudi authorities say they believe the bomber set off an explosives belt hidden under his clothes...

Feast of fisticuffs as Doha Boxing tourney begins Doha - The four-day Doha International Boxing Tournament 2015 began with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Doha on Wednesday. A total of 75 pugilists from 12 countries; Qatar, Egypt, Tunis, Morocco, Australia, Philippine, Jordan, India, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Afghanistan and Nepal, are participating in the...

Qatar firms and workers look to keep cool on construction sites In a sign that more construction companies in Qatar are giving greater thought to their employees’ welfare, sales of high-tech cooling gear for outdoor workers are increasing exponentially, a local firm has said. TechNiche International sells products that help workers combat the onset of heat-related stress and illnesses during the...

Hatton Garden heist: 8 men charged in theft from London's jewelry district London (CNN) - Eight men charged in connection with last month's so-called Hatton Garden heist, in London's jewelry district, are due to appear in court Thursday, London's Metropolitan Police said. The suspects, ages 48 to 76, were charged with conspiracy to burgle, according to a statement from the Metropolitan...

25 must-do activities at Doha’s best-known souq spot 25 things to do at Souq Waqif , Doha-Qatar Part of the fun of Souq Waqif is getting lost trawling around looking for something-or-other, finding all the random snippets the “standing market” has to offer. Originally, in times past, rumour has it that it is called the “standing market” because merchants had...

Body treatments, facials, slimming massages and much more »» Jaula Detox It’s not hard to see why this is one of Jaula Spa’s most popular treatments. Prepare for two hours of divine me-time at one of Doha’s most fabulous day spas, resulting in soft and silky skin as well as a feeling of relaxation so deep you may never want to...

Iraqi forces thwart third ISIS attack east of Ramadi Security forces defend their headquarters against attacks by ISIS extremists during sand storm in the eastern part of Ramadi. Iraqi forces said they thwarted a third attempt by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants to break through their defensive lines east of the city of Ramadi overnight on...

Barcelona’s Xavi to join Qatar’s Al Sadd football team Barcelona FC superstar Xavi Hernandez is expected to announce tomorrow that he will join Qatar’s Al Sadd football team at the end of this season, individuals close to the midfielder have said. His agent, Ivan Corretja, told the BBC today that the athlete – known to his legions of fans as simply...

Mecca soon to host the world's largest hotel If size does indeed matter for you, start planning your trip to Mecca, Saudi Arabia (Muslims only) for 2017, when the world’s largest hotel is set to open. If size does indeed matter for you, start planning your trip to Mecca, Saudi Arabia (Muslims only) for 2017, when the world's largest hotel is...

Two key jihadist leaders killed in French army raid in Mali French special forces killed two key jihadist leaders in a raid in Mali, one of whom has been linked to the kidnapping and execution of foreigners, the defence ministry said Wednesday. Amada Ag Hama, known as "Abdelkrim the Tuareg", who is believed to have masterminded the kidnapping of two French...

Corporate help key to primary education, says Sheikha Moza Seoul - Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development Chairperson HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser on Tuesday called upon socially responsible corporations and philanthropic leaders to support the cause of quality universal primary education. In a keynote speech at the 6th Asian Leadership Conference, Sheikha Moza sought to forge new alliances...

Lekhwiya beat sadd 2-1 in AFC CL Doha - Lekhwiya defeated Al Sadd in the first leg of the all-Qatar AFC Champions League Round of 16 encounter with goals from Sebastian Soria and Youssef Msakni helping the coach Michael Laudrup's side to a 2-1 first-leg win at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. Al Sadd went into the...