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Qatar World Cup Labourers Working 18-Hour Days

Migrant World Cup stadium labourers in Qatar can work 18-hour days -- more than twice the maximum amount permitted by...

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Evacuation of Syria Towns Delayed

The implementation of a deal to evacuate four besieged Syrian towns has been delayed over last-minute negotiations, a...

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Britain’s May Heads To Saudi Seeking Deals

British Prime Minister Theresa May heads to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday hoping to tap the oil-rich kingdom's "immense...

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UN Warns Syria Refugee Aid Funds ‘desperate’

The UN warned Tuesday the plight of millions of Syrian refugees was becoming "desperate," with aid funds running low as...

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EU, UN Seek Plan For Syria’s Future At Aid Conference

The European Union and the UN host a two-day conference starting Tuesday on Syria's future, with Russian-backed...

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Britain’s May Begins Mideast Trip Focused On Security, Trade

British Prime Minister Theresa May landed in Amman on Monday for a three-day trip to Jordan and Saudi Arabia focused on...

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Emirates, Etihad To Boost Screening On Australia Flights

Emirates and Etihad airlines will tighten screening for passengers flying to Australia this week after the country...

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How To Save A Life While Under Fire In Afghanistan

It was first used by the armies of the Roman Empire. Centuries later, the tourniquet is buying casualties in...

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Doha Meeting Pledges More Than $260 Mln In Syrian Aid

More than $260 million has been pledged in humanitarian aid for Syria following a meeting in Doha on Sunday involving...

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Britain Apologises After Egg Thrown At Saudi General

Britain has apologised after an egg was thrown at a Saudi military official during a visit to London, Saudi state media...

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Qatar Airways To Offer Free Laptops On US Flights

Qatar Airways said on Thursday it will offer free laptops to business class passengers flying to the United States, in...

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Evacuation Deal Reached For Four Syrian Towns

Four Syrian towns are to be evacuated under an agreement between pro-government forces and rebels, in the latest of a...

Sports

Edward Nketiah Scores Hat-Trick For England

Arsenal youngster Edward Nketiah struck thrice as England's U-18s cruised to a 4-0 victory over Qatar to wrap up a...

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Evacuation Deal Reached For 4 Besieged Syria Towns

Four Syrian towns that have been under crippling siege for more than two years are to be evacuated under a deal reached...

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Afghan Women Swimmers Defy Threats For Olympic Dream

There are just 30 pools in Afghanistan, only one which welcomes girls -- and it is facing militant threats for doing...

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Italian Artisan Crafts the World’s First 24-Carat Gold SHOES

Italian cobbler Antonio Vietri has come up with a world first, 24-carat gold shoes. And they're a snip at just 25,000...

International

Qatar Announces GBP5bn UK Investment

One of the largest investors in the UK has committed £5bn of new money to invest in transport, property and digital...

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Qatar Set To Invest GBP5bn In UK Over Next Five Years

Qatar will invest £5 billion in Britain within five years in a boost for the post-Brexit economy, Prime Minister...

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Lippi Says China Must Keep World Cup Momentum

China's fledgling revival under Marcello Lippi will be tested by Asia's top team Iran in World Cup qualifying on...