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4 Taliban militants killed in nuristan drone strike Kabul, December 29 (QNA) - At least four Taliban militants including the group's local commander were killed following a drone strike in eastern Nuristan province. According to the local government officials, the airstrike was carried out by the coalition security forces in Wanat Wigal district. Read the full text news resource site… Source News: qna.org.qa

Qatar squad arrive in Canberra Canberra, Australia: Qatar squad headed by coach Djamel Belmadi has reached Australia in a chartered flight hours after defeating Estonia in Doha. Qatar are in Group C of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia from January 9 to 31. Belmadi and his players landed in Canberra and will train there until their first match against...

Syria Ready to Meet Opposition in Russia Syria's government says it is willing to meet the country's opposition in Moscow to seek an end to the nearly four-year civil war. The Foreign Ministry said Saturday it is ready to participate in "a preliminary and consultative meeting" in Russia to find a solution to the crisis. However, obstacles remain in finding a path...

Official: Missing jet likely at 'bottom of the sea' Family members of passengers onboard the missing Malaysian air carrier AirAsia flight QZ8501 attend a briefing at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya on Monday. Southeast Asia was mourning its third airline catastrophe of the year Sunday after an AirAsia jet with 162 people aboard vanished in violent weather and was believed to...

Greece: 1 dead, nearly 200 trapped on burning ferry A photo grab taken from a video made available by the Marina Militare Italiana on Sunday shows the burning ferry "Norman Atlantic" adrift off Albania. BARI, Italy (AP) — A cargo ship with 49 people evacuated from a Greek ferry that caught fire in the Adriatic Sea arrived in the Italian port...

QATAR Ease past Estonia in test friendly DOHA: Qatar will head into the AFC Asian Cup as one of the form teams in the tournament after continuing their strong run of results with a 3-0 victory over Estonia in Doha. The 2014 Gulf Cup of Nations champions extended their unbeaten streak to ten matches with a dominant victory over a team...

Kahramaa Holds Annual Planning Forum Doha, December 28 (QNA) - Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) held recently the Annual Planning Forum to discuss the plans of the different department for 2015-2019. President of Kahramaa Eng. Issa bin Helal Al Kuwari chaired the two-day meeting, held under the slogan "Strategic Transformation towards Business Excellence".     Read the full text news...

Houthis, tribesmen clashes in Sanaa kill 12 Protesters demonstrate against the deployment of armed militia of the Shiite Houthi movement in Sanaa December 26, 2014. (Reuters) Twelve people have been killed in clashes between tribesmen and Shiite rebels north of the capital Sanaa, the Associated Press reported Yemeni security officials and tribal leaders as saying on Sunday. They say Shiite Houthi rebels...

Saudi Arabia is largest soft drinks consumer in the Middle East According to industry estimates, sales of soft drinks are expected to continue to experience strong growth. (Shutterstock) Saudi Arabia’s soft drink industry is the largest by volume and value than any country in the Middle East, a leader of the team tasked to develop the Greater Middle Eastern Market for...

Anti-ISIS Syria tribesmen among 2,000 ‘executed’ ISIS, which routinely executes its prisoners, killed 930 members of the opposition Shaitat tribe. ISIS has executed nearly 2,000 people in Syria - half of them from an important Sunni tribe - since announcing their “caliphate” in June, a monitoring group said Sunday. “The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has documented the execution by...

Wintry blast strands thousands of travelers in France Thousands of travelers were forced to seek shelter in emergency accommodation in France as a snowstorm hit a popular ski region during the holiday season. Authorities have urged drivers to delay their trips if possible. Motorists in the French Alps were being urged to postpone their travel plans or seek shelter for the...

This avocado dip recipe is quick, simple and healthy, a great addition to kids parties. Ingredients 2 avocados, chopped 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 200ml tub light sour cream 3/4 cup bottled mild salsa 1/4 cup grated reduced-fat tasty cheese Salt-reduced corn chips, to serve Method Christmas layer dip SERVINGS: 8 1) Place avocado in a bowl. Mash until smooth. Stir in lime juice and...

California man suspected of vandalizing Islamic center Islamic Culture Center in Fresno after the attack. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of vandalizing the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno on Christmas day, causing investigators at first to suspect a hate crime, police said Saturday. But relatives of the 28-year-old suspect, Asif Mohammad Khan, said that schizophrenia - and not...

380 Trucks Enter Gaza Strip Gaza, December 28 (QNA) - Head the Coordination Committee for entry of goods in the Gaza Strip Raed Fattouh said that the Israeli occupation allowed the entry of 380 truckloads with humanitarian aid and goods and through the Karam Abu Salem crossing. Fattouh said in a statement that the Israeli side allowed the entry of...