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South Sudan leaders reach partial deal South Sudan's warring leaders have reached a new agreement aimed at ending the country's civil war. After watching ceasefire after ceasefire fail, regional leaders are warning of tougher sanctions this time around. Following four days of tough negotiations, the east African bloc IGAD confirmed early Monday morning that progress had been made toward ending South...

‘Three women killed’ in clashes in Egypt’s Sinai Egyptian soldiers man a checkpoint in el-Arish, 290 kilometers east of Cairo, North Sinai, Egypt, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. Two women were killed by a rocket-propelled grenade while another died in crossfire between militants and security forces in two separate incidents in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, security and medical sources said on Sunday. Security...

Japan’s Abe seeks more active military role Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, right, arrives at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe raised the possibility of a more active role for his country’s military, namely being able to rescue citizens abroad, Reuters news agency reported. His remarks come a day after Islamic State...

Patriots beat Seahawks for first Super Bowl win in 10 years Brady joined Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw and childhood idol Joe Montana as the only quarterbacks with four championship rings (AP) Tom Brady cemented his legacy as one of the all-time quarterback greats, firing four touchdown passes in the New England Patriots’ dramatic 28-24 comeback win over the Seattle Seahawks...

Beauty contestant attacks winner at Brazil pageant A beauty pageant in Brazil came to a chaotic conclusion when the runner-up of the contest yanked the winner’s crown in a fit of rage over what she claimed was a fraudulent result. During the coronation ceremony of Miss Amazonas 2015, Miss Amazonas in Portuguese, deflated runner-up Carolina Toledo was caught on camera snatching...

HH the Emir Attends the Closing Ceremony of Handball World Cup Doha, February 01 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended Sunday the closing ceremony of the 24th Men's Handball World Championship at the Lusail Sports Arena. HH Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani and HH Personal Representative of HH the Emir Sheikh Jassim bin...

Qatar Becomes First Non-European Team to Win Silver in Handball WC Doha, February 01 (QNA) - The Qatari national handball team won the silver medal in the 24th Men's Handball World Championship after losing to France 22-25 in the final. Qatar became the first non-European team to win a silver medal in the handball World Cup. The match was even...

Seven dead, 20 wounded in central Damascus blast A man stands at a site hit by what activists said was an airstrike by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the Duma neighbourhood of Damascus January 28, 2015. (Reuters) At least seven people were killed and 20 wounded when a blast ripped through a bus in a central district of...

Ukraine death toll mounts as hopes for peace fade At least 20 people have been killed in eastern Ukraine in the 24 hours since long-awaited peace talks between the rebels, Ukraine, and Russia fell apart. Both sides have accused the other of sabotaging the negotiations. Military spokesman Vladimir Polevoi said Sunday at least 13 soldiers were killed and 20 others injured...

Greek FM Varoufakis: Time for Greece to go 'cold turkey' This week, Greece is meeting with EU leaders in a bid to find support for a renegotiation of its crippling debt. Part of the solution will be to end its addiction to borrowing for now, says its finance minister. The two main faces of Greece's leftist new government - Prime Minister...

If you are finding life tough right now, you’re not the only one, I’m sure, hold on for the sun to come out again, it may be sooner than you think, please don’t give up. Ask God to give you new hope and all you need to see you through the pain you are experiencing. He wants to bless you with...

‘We deserve to be in final’ The final of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship will be played at the Lusail Multipurpose Arena in Doha today, and for the first time in the history of world handball, a non-European team will be fighting for the gold—hosts Qatar. In all outdoor World Championship held so far, it is only the eighth time...

Qatar Charity Projects in Sudan Last Year Value QAR 28 Million Doha, January 31 (QNA) - The value of the projects implemented by the Qatar Charity in the Republic of the Sudan last year totaled QAR 28 million and benefited approximately 152 000 people. Qatar Charity said in a press release issued today that projects in Sudan last year covered...

Dr. Al-Attiyah Opens GCC Consultative Authority Meeting Doha, January 31 (QNA) - HE the Foreign Minister Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah said the Arab region is going through exceptional circumstances, internal challenges and external crises which are casting their dim shadows on the world, noting that facing such challenges and reduction of the impact of crises, require effective cooperation and...