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Qatari-European Friendship Association Meets Brussels, February 28 (QNA) - HE Head of Qatar's Mission to the European Union in Brussels Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani held the first meeting of the Qatari-European Friendship Association at the European Parliament in 2015. At the outset of the meeting, HE the Ambassador extended thanks to Tokia Saifi for the efforts she has exerted...

Under-construction building in Qatar’s diplomatic area catches on fire Updated at 10:45pm with remarks from the Ministry of Interior A fire broke out on the rooftop of an under-construction building this evening in the Diplomatic/West Bay area. According to Qatar residents on Twitter, emergency responders were on the scene of the blaze, which appeared to start around 5:30pm, shortly before sunset today. The...

U.S. drone attack in Yemen kills al-Qaeda suspects Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is considered one of the most powerful branches of the global militant group. A U.S. drone attack in Yemen killed four suspected al-Qaeda militants on Saturday in the southern province of Shabwa, local Yemeni security officials told Reuters . Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is considered...

USA says goodbye to Mr. Spock Leonard Nimoy dies at age 83 For generations who've grown up on science fiction, not loving Leonard Nimoy was — as his Mr. Spock might say — highly illogical. The actor, who died Friday at age 83, gave heart, soul and humanity to the Vulcan officer on the U.S.S. Enterprise, first in the 1960s Star...

US Congress narrowly averts Homeland Security shutdown In this photo taken Feb. 25, 2015,, the Homeland Security logo is seen during a joint news conference in Washington. (AP) The US Congress has passed a one-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security. The vote came just hours before the department faced a partial shutdown. US lawmakers late on Friday voted to...

World leaders condemn killing of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov World leaders have condemned the killing of Russian top opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down by unknown assailants in Moscow overnight. Putin says he will personally oversee a probe into the murder. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday she was "shocked by the devious murder" of outspoken opposition...

Salmon, asparagus and goji berry salad As well as deliciously nutty cracked wheat, which provides protein, dietary fibre, iron and folate, this winning main also contains salmon and goji berries, which both boost the recipe's nutritional gold stars. Ingredients 135g (3/4 cup) cracked wheat 2 (about 200g each) skinless salmon fillets 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons...

Lulu Kennedy For M&S MARKS & SPENCER has enlisted Fashion East founder Lulu Kennedy to create a capsule collection for its Indigo denim range. Kennedy, who is also co-founder of fashion label Lulu & Co, has never collaborated with a high-street retailer before. "My love affair with denim began at an early age - so it was second nature for me...

» Nutritional Benefits Grapefruit doesn’t only contain vitamin C which is commonly known to be protective against cold or flu. It is not just one nutrient that helps prevent a certain disease, but rather the combination of several ingredients in it that does the trick. This is the kind of nutritional power that we can find only in the way...

PHOTOS: Qatar’s first gaming convention attracts diverse crowd Throngs of enthusiasts convened yesterday to attend the opening of Qatar’s first gaming extravaganza – the two-day-long IGN convention – at the Qatar National Convention Center. Organized by T Break Media, the Dubai-based owner of IGN Middle East, the event saw more than one thousand attendees turn up for the first day. Last night,...

HH the Emir Meets U.S. Secretary of State Washington, February 26 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at his residence in Washington with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Discussions during the meeting dealt with the overall events and developments at the regional and international arenas and the two sides exchanged views on a set of...

HH the Emir Visits Georgetown University Washington, February 27 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani visited yesterday the Georgetown University, at an invitation from President of Georgetown University Dr. John J. DeGioia to deliver a speech for the university students. At the beginning of the visit, HH Emir held a meeting with Dr. J. DeGioia...

Emir says Qatar committed to 'stable' Egypt HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Foreign Minister Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah with Georgetown University president John J DeGioia in Washington on Thursday. AFP/Washington - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani said he was committed to "stability" in Egypt, despite a recent row between the two...

Woman wins award for best drama at Saudi film festival Saudi filmmakers and actors pose for a group picture with their awards on the last day of the Saudi Film Festival at Saudi culture center in the City of Dammam, some 400 km east of the capital Riyadh, on Feb. 24, 2015. (AFP) A female Saudi film-maker won an award for...