Doha 22 Feb. 2017 (QNA) Emir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani today decorated with medal of AlWajbah to Ahmet Demirok, out-going ambassador of Turkey and Zaki Mohammed Alsamadi, out-going ambassador of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in recognition of their efforts in enhancing ties between the State of Qatar and their countries....

Doha 22 Feb. 2017 2016 Annual Qatar Traffic Report revealed today that Traffic congestion during 2015 in Qatar has an economic impact of QAR 5.6 to 6.6 billion. Using its advanced traveler info system (MasarakTM) and utilizing its unique and rich bank of traffic data in Qatar, the Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC) launched its...

Doha, Qatar 21 Feb. 2017 Over 320 World Human Right organizations from 80 countries today urged governments of the world on implementation of laws on rights of women, children, prisoners, respecting human rights in conflict ridden areas, etc. Two-day international conference on ‘Human Rights Approach to Conflict Situations in the Arab Region’ ended today was...

TASS Moscow 21 Feb. 2017 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed condolences to Russia in connection with the death of its Permanent Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin. In a written statement, he called him "a uniquely skilled diplomat" who served his country in one of the most difficult periods in modern history. The UN Chief...

Doha 20 Feb. 2017 Two days long conference on 'Human Rights Approach to Conflict Situations in the Arab Region' inaugurated this morning in Doha by Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser AlThani, Prime Minister & Interior Minister of State of Qatar. In addition to representation by several governments around the globe, over 320 human right bodies and...

Various media houses from United States of America (US) reported The Senate Intelligence Committee's chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.), and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.) has sent formal requests to the White House and over a dozen organizations, individuals and agencies that all materials concerning the probe into the Russian dealings with the U.S. be preserved....

Doha 19 February 2017 (QNA) Prime Minister and Interior Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani held Sunday an expanded meeting with representatives of the private sector and businessmen in the presence of Ministers and representatives of the government sector in the Committee of Promoting Business and Investment Environment. Prime Minister and...

Chitral, Pakistan 19 Feb 2017 (APP): As many as seven died and similar number injured due to land sliding and avalanche in Ziarat near Lawari tunnel in Chitral district. The deceased and injured persons were mechanics and technical staff of Sambu Korean construction company. Deputy Commissioner Chitral Shahab Hameed Yousafzai said after continuous heavy snowfall...

NEW DELHI 19 Feb. 2017 (PNA/PTI) The air Indians breathe is turning more toxic by the day and an average of two deaths take place every minute due to air pollution, says a new study. According to medical journal The Lancet, over a million Indians die every year due to air pollution and some of...

MANILA 19 Feb. 2017 (PNA) A Senator on Sunday urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to provide legal assistance to overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Jennifer Dalquez to be saved from death row in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "We cannot and should not allow the execution of yet another innocent OFW," Sen. Cynthia Villar...