Gulf | Qatar
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Thursday Jan 17
Qatar editor ‘sacked’ after dispute with athlete
Al Sulaiti claims he resigned and was not dismissed
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Tuesday Jan 15
Taliban opens bureau in Qatar
Doha supports all moves to secure durable peace in Afghanistan: official
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Sunday Jan 13
Qatar calls for diplomacy deadline on Syria
Doha insists on Arab forces role in ending civil war
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Sunday Jan 13
Qatar revives proposal for Arab force in Syria
Qatar’s foreign minister says if diplomatic efforts fail, Arabs should consider sending a force
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Thursday Jan 10
Researchers build case for wind and wave studies
Experts say there is an urgent need for high-quality data gathering
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Wednesday Jan 9
Qatar rejects Egypt dominance claims
PM dismisses reports Doha seeks role in Suez Canal
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Saturday Jan 5
Al Jazeera coverage raises tough questions
It has become seen as more politicised in the Arab world, expert says
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Wednesday Jan 2
Qatar foundation to recruit 70 Qataris
Employment open to fresh graduates, experienced professionals
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Friday Dec 28
Reviving the Kyoto Protocol
Calls to swiftly implement the treaty to keep temperature rise below two degrees
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Wednesday Dec 19
Qatar to produce $1b movie on Prophet
Scholars say movie to foster world’s understanding of genuine Islamic values
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Tuesday Dec 18
Doha to build wedding hall for Qatari couples
Move aims to help young couples meet increasing expenses
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Tuesday Dec 18
Qatar issues flag law
Heavy fines, prison term, could be imposed on those who fail to show respect to flag
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Wednesday Dec 12
Alumni lauded for producing award-winning film
Work highlights vandalism, tribalism in a Qatari boys’ school
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Wednesday Dec 12
Junior scientists research funding launched in Qatar
$300,000 grants to be awarded to winning research projects
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Saturday Dec 8
UN deal extends Kyoto Protocol by eight years
Doha talks put off decision on increasing aid to next year and no major emissions goals are set
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Saturday Dec 8
Climate talks on the brink of collapse
No major emissions goals have been set at Doha talks and decision on increasing aid is put off to 2013
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Friday Dec 7
Child born on Qatar Airways flight
Qatari national went into labor mid-flight
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Thursday Dec 6
Global warming: poor countries demand action
Urge leaders to take bold steps to combat global warming
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Tuesday Dec 4
Electric car comes under focus in Qatar
Tesla Roadster can travel up to 300km per charge
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Sunday Dec 2
Qatar plans to cut dependence on food imports
Project under way to use seawater as medium for growing vegetables and fruit
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Saturday Dec 1
‘March for Climate’ demands urgent action
Activists march in Doha during UN climate change conference
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Thursday Nov 29
Qatar poet gets life for inciting revolt
Al Ajami convicted of criticising Emir
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Thursday Nov 29
Poet gets life in prison for criticising Emir
Ajami has been in solitary confinement for almost a year
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Thursday Nov 29
US gives nod to Qatar over Gaza visit
US backing for Emir’s ‘humanitarian mission’
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Thursday Nov 29
Qatar uses its clout to shape new Middle East
Qatar’s support for Islamists muddles its reputation as neutral broker in Mideast
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Faith healers charged with murder
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Interview with Aminatta Forna
The author of ‘The Hired Man’ is amazed by how little it takes for people to turn evil, or just look away — and stay in denial after that
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How women can have it all
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