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'Most of the refugee camp Yarmouk in the hands of Islamic militants' Islamic militants have taken over the majority of the Palestinian refugee camp Yarmouk, south of Damascus. The "Islamic State" group and rival al-Nusra Front appear to be cooperating in the attack. "Islamic State" (IS) has taken control of 90 percent of Palestinian camp on the Damascus outskirts, the Syrian...

Landmine kills three soldiers in east Ukraine An army spokesman says three Ukrainian soldiers have been killed by a landmine explosion in the separatist east. They are the first reported army fatalities in almost a week. Ukrainian army spokesman Andriy Lysenko said on Saturday that three soldiers had been killed and two wounded in the explosion. He said the landmine had gone...

Al-Shabab warns Kenya's cities will run 'red with blood' The Somali Islamist group al-Shabab says it will stage more attacks on Kenya. The threat comes as Kenyan media says the death toll from this week's assault on a university is likely to rise. In an e-mailed statement released on Saturday, the Somali militant group threatened to wage a "long and gruesome...

Windy weather in Qatar to persist, but another harsh sandstorm ‘unlikely’ After surviving this week’s sudden sandstorm, widely believed to be the worst Qatar has seen in years, residents should be able to expect some relief this weekend, forecasters have said. According to Steff Gaulter, senior meteorologist for Al Jazeera English, it will be breezy today, with a maximum temperature of...

Man sentenced to 25 year-jail term after Qatar robbery results in death A lower criminal court in Qatar has sentenced a man to 25 years in prison, after his attempt to rob a house in Ain Khaled in 2013 led to the death of the homeowner and injury to his son. The sentence, which was handed down this week, took into...

Qatar’s Gulf Mall soft launches with opening of several stores Dozens of shoppers have been exploring Gulf Mall for the first time this week as Qatar’s newest shopping center unofficially opened for business. Consumers are still greatly outnumbered by the contractors who are busy putting the finishing touches on many of the 200-plus stores inside the building, which is located next...

Municipality Minister: We are developing our Fleet to Keep Pace with Development in the State Doha, April 02 (QNA) - HE the Minister of the Municipality and Urban Planning Sheikh Abdurrahman bin Khalifa Al Thani has confirmed that the ministry is concerned with the development of its fleet of vehicles and mechanical equipment to keep pace with the development currently...

Qatar's 2015 growth to rise to 7% despite low oil prices: IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Qatar's growth to rise to around 7 percent in 2015 and describes its short-term outlook as positive. In a report, the IMF's Executive Board lauded Qatar for diversifying its economy while retaining its key role in the global natural gas market. Qatar's...

Spectacular ceremony marks beginning of gcc beach games Doha - The second edition of the GCC Beach Games begun with a spectacular Opening Ceremony on Thursday at the beach basketball courts in Al Gharafa Club, one of the host venues of the Games. The action is set to continue until April 9. More than 300 athletes from Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, the...

Rayyan assert supremacy with 16th League triumph Qatar Basketball Federation President and QOC General Secretary HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani (C) applauds along with other officials as Al Rayyan celebrate their success at the Gharafa Sports Club yesterday. Right: Rayyan's Armond Bolds goes for a basket against El Jaish. Armond Bolds scored a game-high 30 points as Al Rayyan...

Death toll in Kenya university attack approaches 150 The death toll from the attack on a university has again risen dramatically. Officials now put the number of students killed at almost 150. An operation against the militants was said to have come to an end. The death toll from the attack on a university has again risen dramatically. Officials now put...

Yemen Shiite rebels capture Aden presidential palace Shiite rebels and their allies have seized the presidential palace in Aden. The capture followed heavy clashes in the commercial center of the southern Yemen coastal city. Unidentified troops have also reportedly landed. According to medics and a military official in Aden, at least 44 people were killed in the fighting between rebels and...

Biography: Cyrine Abdelnour (Arabic: سيرين عبدالنور‎, also spelled Cyrine Abd Al-Nour).born February 21, 1977 is a Lebanese singer, actress, and model. Her first album, Leila Min Layali, was released in 2004. She released her second album, Aleik Ayouni in 2006, with debut single Law Bas Fe Aini (If he looks in my eyes) becoming one of the most popular Lebanese songs...

Chemistry of Love What makes a Women lure a Man is it her eyes, lips, body, her voice or the way she conducts herself. The way she walks in a room. I believe it is charisma for some. For others it’s certain parts of the body they will utilize and captivate the Male… Eyes are the mirror to the soul for...