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US-Taliban talks will usher in a new phase of civil war

Washington is now set to begin formal negotiation with Mullah Omar's Taliban in Doha. More than a year ago, after Barack Obama announced that American troops would leave Afghanistan by 2014, his......

Kerry not to meet Taliban in Doha, says US

United States Secretary of State John Kerry would not meet representatives of the Afghan Taliban during his visit to Qatar later this week, his spokesperson said Thursday. "Secretary Kerry would......

US, Afghan govt to hold peace talks with Taliban

In a major breakthrough, the Taliban on Tuesday announced the opening of its office in Doha, which would hold peace talks with the Afghan government and separate direct parleys with US that could......

Bomb scare on Jet Airways Mumbai-Doha flight

A Jet Airways Mumbai-Doha flight had a bomb scare on Monday night just a few minutes before the airplane's departure, officials said. There was no threat to the plane but its departure was delayed......

M F Husain surrenders Indian passport in Doha

Legendary painter M F Husain, who was recently granted Qatari citizenship, has surrendered his Indian passport to the country's mission in Doha, a media report said on Monday.Ninety-five-year-old......

The fuel-efficient Airbus A350 XWB's first landing at Doha

Airbus A350 XWB made its first-ever landing at Qatar’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport (HIA), before departing for its next stop, the Singapore Airshow. Qatar Airways is one of......

Doha Bank gets licence to commence banking operations in India

Doha Bank has been granted licence to commence banking operations in India and has been permitted to open a branch in Mumbai to provide full-scale banking services, Sheikh Fahad Bin Mohammad Bin......

Bharti Airtel to sell 5% stake to Qatar Foundation

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Friday announced that it will sell 5 per cent stake to Doha-based Qatar Foundation Endowment for around Rs 6,800 crore ($1.26 billion) by issuing over 199.87 million......

'Stronger political will needed to end Doha talks'

A strong political will is needed to complete Doha Development Agenda after the WTO Ministerial meet in Bali this December, Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu......

European airports woo Indian airlines

European airports are wooing Indian airlines in the wake of intense competition from aviation hubs such as Dubai and Doha. According to civil aviation ministry data, 37 million passengers flew to......

Spotted: Udit Narayan in Qatar

Reader Nitin Gaur met singer Udit Narayan at Marriott Doha, Qatar, and send us a photograph.If you encounter/meet/see film or television personalities and take a photograph or a video of the......

Red carpet hotties Mallika, Salma, Halle

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to. Mallika Sherawat attends the opening night gala during the 2010 Doha Tribeca Film Festival in Doha on...

MF Husain takes potshots at Bollywood stars

Earlier this year, legendary Indian painter MF Husain opted for Qatari citizenship, and settled into a new life in Doha. It's not that he wanted to leave his home city of Mumbai. But countless......

Nadal starts season with Qatar title

Rafael Nadal began his year in perfect fashion with a three-set victory over Frenchman Gael Monfils in the Qatar Open in Doha on Saturday as he warms up for this month's Australian Open. Spain's......

Poonia to take part in Doha leg of Diamond League

Ace Indian discus thrower Krishna Poonia will be participating in the opening leg of the prestigious Diamond League Meetings series in Doha on May 10, which will give her a launchpad for her......

Blake to run at opening Doha Diamond League meeting

Jamaica's 100 metres world champion Yohan Blake is the first high-profile athlete to sign up for the opening Diamond League event in Doha, organisers said on Monday. The meeting on May 10 in Qatar......

Azarenka topples Serena to win in Doha

Outgoing World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka showed that being second best was not an option for her as she outclassed Serena Williams 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 to win the Qatar Open on Sunday. Williams will replace......

Williams to face Azarenka in Doha battle of number ones

Serena Williams faces the player she will replace next week as world number one, Victoria Azarenka, in the final of the Qatar Open after overcoming Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-2 in Doha on Saturday. Top......

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Q. What is the capital of Argentina? Doha Buenos Aires Paramaribo N`Djamena
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Q. What is the capital of Indonesia? Reykjavik Saint George`s Jakarta Doha
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Qatar Airways upgrades service to Moscow route

Qatar Airways will be upgrading services on its Moscow route with an increase in weekly frequencies, as well as new aircraft to help meet the... ...

http://travel.financialexpress.com/latest-updates/2467-qatar-airways-upgrades-service-to-moscow-route

Starwood to Launch SPG Application for Google Glass

Lobby of Starwood's W Hotel, Doha, Qatar Starwood announced today that it will soon launch its Starwood Preferred Guest application for Google... ...

http://www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com/2014/04/starwood-to-launch-spg-application-for-google-glass/

India hit hard in AFC competition shake-up

In a development that can hit India hard, the Asian Football Confederation today announced the scraping of AFC Challenge Cup through which the... ...

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/india-hit-hard-in-afc-competition-shake-up-114041601078_1.html

Morgans Hotel Group Sends Letter To Stockholders And Files Definitive Proxy Materials

/PRNewswire/ --Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) ("Morgans" or the "Company"), the New York -based hospitality management company, today... ...

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HSBC Bank Oman says agrees Indian business sale to Qatar's Doha Bank

DUBAI (Reuters) - HSBC Bank Oman HBOM.OM said on Wednesday it had agreed on the sale of its Indian business to Qatar's Doha Bank DOBK.QA. No value... ...

http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/04/16/hsbc-oman-doha-bank-india-idINKBN0D20EA20140416

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