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Burundi's president warns protesters, praises troops in televised address Nkurunziza has warned protesters against further demonstrations, linking them to the coup attempt against him. Washington has called on the president to cancel his controversial third bid for the country's top office. Burundi's president, Pierre Nkurunziza, thanked troops loyal to his administration for quelling a coup attempt on Friday in a televised...

American mother of three joins Kurdish troops to fight ISIS As many as 100 foreigners, mostly from Britain and the U.S, have joined join the fight in Iraq against ISIS. An American mother of three has left her life back in North Carolina to volunteer in the fight against ISIS militants in Iraq, it was reported on Friday. 25-year-old Samantha Johnston...

Russian rocket carrying Mexican satellite crashes in Siberia A Russian rocket carrier has crashed in Siberia shortly after its launch, the Interfax news agency reported. The recent numbers of accidents has tarnished the reputation of the Russian space industry. The Interfax news agency reported on Saturday that the Russian Rocket, Proton M, carrying a Mexican Satellite crashed in a sparsely populated...

Boko Haram retakes strategic northeastern Nigerian town Extremist group Boko Haram has retaken a town in northeastern Nigeria, which had been liberated in February. It's a loss to government troops fighting to push the fighters out of the area. The state deputy governor of Borno confirmed the militant group had taken back the town of Marte. "It is sad as we have...

Ousted Egypt President Mohammed Morsi sentenced to death Egypt’s ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi has been sentenced to death on charges of jailbreak. Morsi’s case will now be referred to a religious authority before an execution can take place. An Egyptian court sentenced the country's former president, and more than 100 other defendants, to death on Saturday over a mass prison...

The Known Health Benefits of Dates Dates aren’t exactly a nutritional powerhouse when compared to some other foods like kiwi or sesame seeds, but the fruit does still offer numerous health benefits along with great taste. Here are some health benefits of dates. 1. Promoting Digestive Health, Relieving Constipation – Fiber is essential for promoting colon health and making for regular...

When 2 become 1! Blushing bride Geri Halliwell is a vision in couture white lace gown and an elegant veil as she kisses new husband Christian Horner after traditional church wedding Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner were seen arriving separately at St. Mary's church for their wedding in Woburn, Bedfordshire on Friday afternoon  The former Spice Girl wore a white...

Checklist: Tips on what to do before leaving Qatar for good As the annual summer exodus of expats preparing to repatriate to their home countries begins, the British Embassy in Doha has drawn up a list of essential administrative things to do to ensure a smooth exit. Leaving Qatar for good entails filling out a lot of paperwork, regarding home rentals,...

Doha Film Institute’s third Ajyal youth festival to return in November The third annual Ajyal Youth Film Festival will take place at Katara Cultural Village from Nov. 29 until Dec. 5 this year, the Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced. The Arabic word Ajyal translates into “generations,” and the seven-day event caters to young people, as well as offers screenings and...

DTZ: More Qatar employers cutting costs by offering housing allowances As residential rent continues to climb in Qatar, an increasing number of employers are looking to cut costs by offering their staff housing allowances instead of company-provided accommodation, a local real estate expert has said. The move is likely to cause short-term frustration for some of the affected expats, as many...

Soft launch of UAE’s online visit visa from today GCC residence permit holders who were until now eligible for visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are required to secure a visa online before they embark on the journey, starting today. A staff at the Doha office of a UAE-based airline told Gulf Times that the new online...

Syrian Electronic Army hacks Washington Post’s mobile site Screen grab of SEA claiming Washington Post’s mobile site hack on Twitter. The mobile site of the Washington Post was hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) on Thursday afternoon. Users visiting the site were met with a pop-up message box that read: “You’ve been hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army.” When the user...

'King of Blues' B.B. King dies at 89 Legendary Blues singer and guitarist B.B. King has died in Las Vegas at the age of 89, his attorney has confirmed. King, who was hospitalized last month for diabetes, had influenced a generation of rock musicians. King was briefly hospitalized in April after he suffered from dehydration related to his protracted illness. The...

Macedonian turmoil approaches new peak Concern is growing for Macedonia's fragile democracy as the opposition prepares a massive rally against the government. Ignoring calls to resign, Prime Minister Gruevski mobilizes supporters for counter-demonstrations. Political tensions in Macedonia are reaching a possible climax, as the opposition prepares what is foresees as the final blow to the government of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski....