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GCC Traffic Week set to open today The 31st GCC Traffic Week, held under the theme “Your decision determines your destiny”, begins today at Darb Al Saai. The traffic exhibition will be opened by Staff Maj Gen Saad bin Jassim al-Khulaifi, Director-General of Public Security, in the presence of Brig Mohamed Saad al-Kharji, director-general of the General Directorate of Traffic,...

» Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies » Lemons contain pectin fiber which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial » It balances maintain the pH levels in the body » Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush...

Here are some favorite ways to use coconut oil: Besides its inherent nutrition though, it is also ridiculously multipurposeful. It contains 3 important substances - Lauric Acid, Capric Acid and Caprylic Acid, which have natural antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties, making coconut oil an easy go-to for a crazy number of purposes. 1. Eye makeup remover - Apply with a...

Pick up a few simple ingredients and throw together this traditional Middle Eastern fare in minutes. Ingredients 1 x 200g pkt falafel mix 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil 4 rounds Greek pita bread (Buttercup brand) 1 large green zucchini, ends trimmed, coarsely grated 1 x 200g punnet grape tomatoes, halved 1 x 250g container hummus 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh continental parsley leaves Method (1) Make up the falafel...

GEORGE CLOONEY has revealed who has the brains in his marriage to Amal Alamuddin, and it is not the Oscar-winning actor. The revelation came as Clooney gave a speech at the SeriousFun Children's Network 2015 - the charity set up by fellow actor Paul Newman, that sets up fun camps all over the world - and appeared to get...

The St. Regis Doha has welcomed three new giant Oryx sculptures Designed by Mrs Ellen Hlavata and engineered by the internationally renowned Foibos Design Lab; a group of artisans and metal craftsmen who employ high-end technology expertise. Depicting the national animal of Qatar, these three sculptures stand as artistic reminders of the importance of preserving the country’s rich culture and heritage....

Militants seize Libyan oilfield in deadly attack A security officer walks past a gas pipeline after an explosion in Libya. Militant gunmen attacked Libya’s al-Ghani oilfield on Friday, killing 11 guards, beheading some of them, before local forces fought back to retake control, an oil security official said. The al-Ghani attack illustrated Libya’s growing instability where two rival governments battle for...

Top Brazilian politicians to be investigated in Petrobras graft scandal Brazil's top court has given the green light for an inquiry into whether dozens of top lawmakers received kickbacks from state-controlled oil company Petrobras. The politicians were previously immune from scrunity. Brazil's Supreme Court will investigate the speakers of both houses of Congress and more than two dozen other politicians in...

Indian police investigate mob murder of alleged rapist Indian authorities have begun inquiries into an incident in which an angry mob killed a man in India's northeastern city Dimapur. The local government has imposed curfew in the area. A mob made up of thousands of people overpowered prison security Police on Friday began investigations into the killing of an alleged rapist by...

Amnesty urges Qatar to investigate torture claims in espionage case An international human rights group has expressed concern over allegations that three Filipino men convicted of espionage in Qatar were tortured while in custody here. Amnesty International is urging a full investigation into the matter, ahead of the trio’s next appeal hearing on Monday. One defendant, reported to be a lieutenant in...

DFI’s Qumra eyes thrust for regional talent The inaugural edition of Qumra, a new event by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), opened yesterday with more than 100 leading film industry professionals coming together for a series of bespoke mentorship labs, master classes, meetings and film screenings, to nurture regional talent. “Qumra is about exchange of ideas, knowledge and inspiration,” DFI...

South Korean president arrives South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrived in Doha yesterday on an official visit to Qatar. She was received at Hamad International Airport by HE the Minister of Energy and Industry Dr Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada, Qatar’s ambassador to South Korea, Mohamed Abdullah al-Duhaimi, and South Korea’s ambassador to Qatar, Chung Keejong. HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim...

Fatal shooting at restaurant in Mali capital Bamako Several people have been reported dead after a shooting attack at a restaurant in Mali's capital Bamako. The victims are from Mali, Belgium and France. Paris said the attack appeared to be a terrorist incident. The shooting occurred early Saturday at a restaurant and nightclub in Bamako, which is reported to be popular...

New Egypt interior minister makes security changes Egyptian security forces deploy in the Cairo suburb of Matariyah, Egypt, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. (Reuters) Egypt’s newly-appointed interior minister on Friday made a series of appointments to top security posts as his country battles militants who seek to topple the Cairo government. General Magdi Abdel Ghaffar appointed new people to the posts of...