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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......

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......

Doha's 'gateway' to nowhere

India has completely failed to uphold its key interests at climate talks, which have fallen short of their 20-year mission, Shyam Saran.The 18th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United......

Doha: if not now, when?

The Doha package is full of words, but there is no action At the Doha climate change conference, the world agreed to strengthen the framework for future action. But it is now that action is......

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......

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......

India beat Pakistan, enter Asian Champions hockey final

India entered the final of the Asian Champions Trophy after registering a 2-1 win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Doha, on Monday. A confident India overcame the first half blues to emerge victorious......

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Long day ahead for negotiators to prevent talks collapse

With the WTO giving time to the US and India to bridge their differences over the contentious food security issue, the last day of the trade talks... ...

http://www.rediff.com/money/report/wto-long-day-ahead-for-negotiators-to-prevent-talks-collapse/20131206.htm

Indonesian President may call Manmohan Singh over WTO impasse

According to a report in the local media here, Yudhoyono may call Singh on Thursday. Quoting Presidential spokesman Teuku Faizasyah, `The Jakarta... ...

http://post.jagran.com/indonesian-president-may-call-manmohan-singh-over-wto-impasse-1386249231

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles named world's leading luxury Villa Resort

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles emerged victorious at the 2013 World Travel Awards Grand Final and was named the World's Leading Luxury Villa Resort.... ...

http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/raffles-praslin-seychelles-named-worlds-leading-luxury-villa-resort-2/

New WTO chief has challenges to address

By Anil K Kanungo Dec, 5 2013 The hope that multilateralism is an effective way of addressing aspirations and concerns of developed and developing... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/372833/wto-chief-has-challenges-address.html

Rane protests against Sindhudurgs eco-sensitive tag, threatens to quit

Maharashtra Industries Minister Narayan Rane threatened to resign during a Cabinet meeting Wednesday, protesting against the Centre's norms that... ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/rane-protests-against-sindhudurg-s-ecosensitive-tag-threatens-to-quit/1203412/

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