Birdman wins Best Picture at 87th Oscars Black comedy-drama Birdman has scooped the big prize of the night at this year's Oscars. The film won...

Swedish journalist freed in Syria Joakim Medin outside Kobane. Photo: private A Swedish journalist has been freed after being held by Syrian government forces for a...

Hackers steal up to $1 billion from banks A hacking ring spent at least a year stealing up to $1 billion from banks around the...

Iranian film 'Taxi' wins Golden Bear at Berlin International Film Festival Iranian director Jafar Panahi has secured another prestigious international award despite being banned from...

Facebook users could choose 'digital heirs' The new scheme will enable digital heirs to pin posts, respond to new friend requests and update profile pictures...

Italy's richest man, Michele Ferrero, creator of Nutella empire, dies after illness Michele Ferrero, the Italian who built up the chocolate empire of Nutella and...

Korean Air chairman's daughter found guilty in 'nut rage' case A South Korean court has found Heather Cho, the daughter of Korean Air boss Cho...

Jolie launches center for women in war Angelina Jolie speaks to the media as she visits a Kurdish refugee camp in Dohuk, northern Iraq Jan....

MES holds Quran felicitation ceremony DOHA - MES Indian School honoured the achievers in the Quran coaching class and Islamic Studies at a ceremony held...

ADCO achieves top ACCA honour The certificate is awarded to leading organisations that offer outstanding continuing professional development opportunities to their finance professionals. The ACCA Approved...

£200m Gauguin becomes most expensive work of art of all time Paul Gauguin 1892 oil painting of two Tahitian girls bought by state-financed Qatar Museums...

What’s in a name? Young Saudis discover there’s plenty Many want their names to carry an intriguing story and as a result are rejecting their...

Dubai Government Summit 2015: Your guide to key speakers UAE leaders, U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon and Queen Rania of Jordan will be among more than...

Color Run makes Doha debut The Color Run, the original 5-kilometre colour powder race, enjoyed a huge turnout on its Doha debut at the Qatar...