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World leaders condemns IS beheading of Japanese journalist Goto The beheading of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto drew by "Islamic State" terrorists drew condemnation from the international community. Japan's prime minister has vowed to pursue justice against the perpetrators. Reactions to the purported decapitation of Kenji Goto, a Japanese journalist who was kidnapped by "Islamic State" militants in October, poured in from...

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters return to the streets Several thousand have marched in Hong Kong in the first large pro-democracy demonstration since protesters staged sit-ins in the city center last year. This time, organizers say no sites will be occupied. Several thousand people took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to call for "true universal suffrage" at leadership elections...

Sisi establishes new Egypt counter-terror unit Soldiers in a convoy secure a military funeral ceremony of security personnel killed in attacks in Sinai, outside Almaza military airbase where the funerals were held, in Cairo, January 30, 2015. Egypt’s President Abdelfattah al-Sisi established a new counter-terrorism entity in an executive decree on Saturday, days after a militant attack killed more than...

Airstrikes hit 76 ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria Smoke and flames rise over Syrian town of Kobane after an airstrike, as seen from the Mursitpinar border crossing on the Turkish-Syrian border. he anti-ISIS coalition carried out 27 airstrikes against 76 Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets on Saturday, an official with the coalition said. The targets included a factory...

8 Reasons Straight Men Don't Want To Get Married It seems that fewer and fewer people in general are getting married these days, and even fewer men seem interested. Men no longer see marriage as being as important as they did even 15 years ago. "According to Pew Research Center, the share of women ages eighteen to thirty-four that say...

Olympic champion, star Qatari athlete urge residents to race in Doha Dash Dolphin Energy Doha Dash A 16-year-old Qatari girl who is considered among the country’s most promising young athletes will serve as ambassador for the Dolphin Energy Doha Dash alongside British Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes, organizers have confirmed. Mariam Farid has already achieved significant success as a member of...

Qatar handball team defeats Poland, advances to the finals For the first time in its history, Qatar’s national team has taken the semi-finals and will compete in the finals on Sunday during the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship. Qatar beat Poland 29-31, in front of a packed crowd at Lusail Multipurpose Hall.     Read the full text news resource site… Source News: Doha News

Economy Minister Meets Kenyan Industrialization, Enterprise Development Minister Doha, January 29 (QNA) - HE Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al-Thani met with Kenyan Minister of Industrialization and Enterprise Development Adan Mohamed and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them, in addition to aspects of joint cooperation between Qatar...

Qatar’s only certified organic farm gears up for expansion Organic tomatoes on Al Safwa farm The only farm in Qatar to grow internationally-certified organic vegetables is expanding, making more of its produce available in shops and restaurants across the city, as well as at local markets and through household boxes. The farm’s growth comes as improving Qatar’s food security, eating more healthfully...

Transport Minister Meets Representatives of GCC Maritime Authorities Doha, January 28 (QNA) - HE Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti met here on Wednesday with heads and representatives of the maritime authorities in the GCC states on the sidelines of their participation in the 12th meeting of the Riyadh memorandum of understanding committee for inspection and oversight of...

Qatari Delegation Continues US Visit Washington, January 31 (QNA) - The Qatari delegation led by HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani continued activities of its current visit to the United States. The delegation held a meeting in Washington, DC with the chairman of the US Trade Commission, Daniel Mullaney in the presence of the Minister of Finance, HE...

Qatar Airways takes 9.99% stake in BA-owner IAG Qatar Airways has bought a 9.99% stake in International Airlines Group, worth around £1.15bn ($1.7bn), building closer ties with the owner of its partners British Airways and Spain's Iberia in the oneworld alliance. Qatar's national airline said it would look to strengthen commercial ties with the European company, and may consider increasing its...

Saudi King orders massive $29.3 billion spending Saudi Arabia's King Salman is seen during U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Erga Palace in Riyadh Jan. 27, 2015. (Reuters) King Salman bin Abdulaziz has ordered a massive $29.3 billion (110 billion Saudi Riyals) spending in a series of decrees issued on Thursday, that include lavish payments of two months bonus salary to...

Australia beats South Korea 2-1 to win Asian Cup Australia's James Troisi (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against South Korea during extra time of their Asian Cup final soccer match at the Stadium Australia in Sydney January 31, 2015. (Reuters) Substitute James Troisi scored halfway through extra time to give tournament hosts Australia their maiden Asian Cup title...