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First commercial flight lands at Qatar's $15 bn airport

Qatar's much-delayed new international airport, built at a cost of $15.5 billion, welcomed its first commercial flight on Wednesday. Duration: 00:41

Apr 30, 2014

Qatar splurges on modern art despite conservatism

Energy-rich Qatar is gaining a foothold on the global cultural scene by lavishing billions of dollars on renowned artworks, but some could prove controversial in the deeply conservative Gulf monarchy. Duration: 02:30

Apr 30, 2014

US Airways Tweets Image of Naked Woman with a Toy Plane; Public Reacts with Spin-Off Jokes, Humor as the Picture Goes Viral

The US Airways was forced into a humiliating apology on Monday after an obscene pornographic image was posted on their Twitter page.

Apr 15, 2014

Richard Serra exhibits new artworks in Qatar

Richard Serra opens new sculptures exhibition in the Qatari desert. Duration: 01:15

Apr 9, 2014

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Kate Middleton Dazzles in Red as she Visits New Zealand for Royal Tour 2014

Kate Middleton dazzled in red as she touched down at the New Zealand airport. The royal couple has finally embarked on their royal tour, accompanied by Prince George.

Apr 7, 2014

Qatar court jails US couple 3 years for daughter death

A Qatari court on Thursday condemned a US couple from Los Angeles to three years in prison for causing the death of their adopted eight-year-old daughter. Duration: 00:40

Mar 28, 2014

Qatar World Cup 2022: Former FIFA Vice-President Jack Warner Received Nearly $2 Million: Report

Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner received a wholesome amount of $1.2 million from a Qatari company to vote for World Cup 2012 hosting rights.

Mar 18, 2014

Boeing in talks with India airlines on 737 MAX jet

Hyderabad, Mar 14 (ANI): Senior vice president sales for Asia Pacific at Boeing, Dinesh Keskar has said that Boeing Co was in talks with airlines Jet Airways and Air India about the sale of its 737 MAX jets. Keskar told Reuters that the 737 MAX planes are 14 percent more fuel efficient compared with its 737 planes, making them particularly attractive to Indian carriers hurt by high fuel costs. Keskar said that the company looks forward to enter into deals with Air India and Jet Airways following the deal with SpiceJet. SpiceJet had announced a deal with Boeing on March 12, to buy 42 Boeing MAX jets in an order worth Dollar4.4 billion.

Mar 14, 2014

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Interpol Blames Malaysia Airways for Failing to Screen Two with Stolen Passports

Interpol is currently in contact with its National Central Bureaus in the involved countries to determine the true identities of the passengers who used stolen passports to board the missing Malaysia Airways flight.

Mar 9, 2014

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SpiceJet, GoAir, IndiGo Slash Fares by 75 Percent; Will Other Carriers Follow Suit?

SpiceJet on Monday triggered a fare war by slashing its ticket prices by a massive 75 percent, a move which soon forced its rivals GoAir and IndiGo to bring down their prices.

Feb 25, 2014

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Ethiopian Plane Hijack: An Attempt for Political Asylum in Geneva by Pilot

Reports on Twitter suggest that the pilot of the Ethiopian flight ET 702 may have been involved in the hijack.

Feb 17, 2014

BSE closes points 319.18 down on Feb 3

New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 319.18 points down to stand at 20194.67. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 87.70 points down to stand at6001.80. Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Gujarat State Petronet were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 7.74% and 4.52% along with Lupin and Petronet LNG with an increase of 4.33% and 4.19% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include JSW Steel and Oberoi Realty with a decrease of 7.11% and 6.41% along with Jet Airways and Hindalco Industries with a decrease of 6.30% and 5.48% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 223.96 points at 11,344.91 while the banking sector is down 157.83 points at 11,554.48 and the realty sector is down 25.32 points at 1,186.28. The Indian currency is down 0.08% at Rs 62.73 per dollar.

Feb 3, 2014

BSE closes points 0.04 up on Jan 31

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 0.04 points up to stand at 20498.29. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 13.20 points up to stand at 6086.90. Motherson Sumi and Suzlon Energy were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 12.28% and 9.92% along with CESC Ltd. and Indian Overseas Bank with an increase of 8.84% and 8.62% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Essar Oil and National Alumini with a decrease of 8.38% and 5.68% along with Pipavav Defence & Offshore Engineering Company Ltd. and Jet Airways India with a decrease of 4.94% and 4.45% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 36.44 points at 11,582.79 while the banking sector is up 95.07 points at 11,713.75 and the realty sector is up 18.61 points at 1,210.80. The Indian currency is down 0.08% at Rs 62.64 per dollar.

Jan 31, 2014

Qatar leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of sporting success

Just eight years away from becoming the first Middle Eastern country to host the World Cup in 2022, Qatar has set about trying to establish a world class environment for sports and sports people to flourish. Duration: 02:19

Jan 6, 2014

Eating Fibre Rich Diet may Help Treat Asthma: Study

Including more fibre rich foods into the diet can help protect against allergic asthma, a new study reveals.