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Qatari firm seeks to bring welfare, profit sharing to agriculture ventures
Hassad links up with charities to provide for farm communities, with the goal of making them self-sufficient.
US Envoy looks back to Qatar's future
Joseph LeBaron was assigned to a quiet Doha as US vice-consul in 1980. When he returned 28 years later, he found an 'extraordinarily different' city.
Qatari father vents anger over sentence given to UK killer of his son
A man whose teenaged son was beaten to death in Hastings, England, criticises the British system for what he sees as a lack of justice.
Young learn principles of print
A newspaper executive is on a mission to give students a good grounding in the basics of journalism, which she hopes will help them in the world of work.
Qatar wealth fund awakens from its slumber
The country's sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has been conspicuously active of late.
Obama seen as key to US-Arab ties
Troubles during the Bush administration inspired one man in Doha to compile a report on NGOs aimed at fostering Arab-West understanding.
People's hopes for Christmas poll gift
Voter turnout heavy as hardline separatist calls for boycott and public opinion on key issue of independence continues to divide region.
Political revamp far off despite bloodshed
Comment Experts say the outrage in Mumbai is the result of an attack on the symbol of aspirations of the upper-class, while the plight of the poor is steadily ignored.
Region a victim of Pakistan's past
Although direct links are hard to pin down, Pakistan's military has for decades being training and supporting jihadi outfits.
'It's an attack on everything'
The executive director of the Institute for Conflict Management speaks about the implications of the Mumbai assault.
India's anti-pirate aggression
When the Sirius Star was hijacked by Somali pirates nine days ago, India was ready to respond immediately.
Indian animal fair is losing its sheen
As federal law on the sale of fauna is amended and governement dwindles, the festival is slowly becoming a relic of a bygone era.
Hatemonger's rise shames Indian city
Comment:David Lepeska reports on how a steady influx of migrants from northern India has provoked a violent backlash in Mumbai.
Muslim leaders denounce violence
An expatriate feels renewed pride in America
Squeezed into a south Delhi cafe a ragtag band of nearly 100 Barack Obama admirers watched the United States redeem not one but two pledges with Tuesday's presidential election.
