Hassan al-Thawadi’s comments came as the UK sports minister said he would wear the rainbow-coloured armband at the England v Wales match on Tuesday. The head of Qatar’s World Cup…..
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A taste for gold: Ancient Egyptian mummies found with gold tongues
The golden tongues are thought by some archaeologists to have allowed the deceased ancient Egyptians to speak with Osiris, judge of the dead, after their passing.
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Full Article: A taste for gold: Ancient Egyptian mummies found with gold tongues
Germany to get new LNG flows from Qatar
“(The agreements) mark the first ever long-term LNG supply agreement to Germany, with a supply period that extends for at least 15 years,” Saad al-Kaabi said..
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Full Article: Germany to get new LNG flows from Qatar
Qatar: Ongoing debate over migrant worker deaths exposes need for truth and compensation
Responding to comments made by the Secretary General of the Qatar World Cup Supreme Committee, Hassan Al Thawadi, about migrant worker deaths during an interview with Piers Morgan, and a subsequent clarification of those comments issued by the Supreme Committee, Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International’s Head of Economic and Social Justice, said: “The continued debate around the number of workers who have died in the preparation ..
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Full Article: Qatar: Ongoing debate over migrant worker deaths exposes need for truth and compensation
UN rights body establishes fact-finding mission on Iranian repression
Several Western diplomats voiced anger at China’s last-minute attempt to nix the planned probe from the resolution..
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Full Article: UN rights body establishes fact-finding mission on Iranian repression
Soccer Fans Supporting Iran’s Govt. Harass Those Protesting It At World Cup
Stadium security in Qatar also seized flags, T-shirts and other items expressing support for the protest movement that has gripped the Islamic Republic..
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Full Article: Soccer Fans Supporting Iran’s Govt. Harass Those Protesting It At World Cup
Well-drilled Australia eases past Tunisia
The Socceroos would be delighted with a goal from Duke as their chances of qualification increase. As most would expect, this wasn’t a premium World Cup fixture. Between them, in…..
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Full Article: Well-drilled Australia eases past Tunisia
BBC slammed for allowing 'racist' remarks against Iran team go unchallenged in post-match analysis
Jurgen Klinsmann alleged that it was “in the culture” of Iranian players to “work the referee”. The comments were slammed as “xenophobic” and “racist” German football manager Jurgen Klinsmann spouted…..
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Full Article: BBC slammed for allowing 'racist' remarks against Iran team go unchallenged in post-match analysis
PHOTO IS:RAEL festival kicks off in Tel Aviv
The lights, the beautiful venue and above all, the art attracted many visitors to the festival’s opening night.
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Full Article: PHOTO IS:RAEL festival kicks off in Tel Aviv
Israeli film fest takes a look at the world beyond the headlines
The 11th edition of the annual Anthropological Film Festival offers an intimate glimpse of life around us.
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Full Article: Israeli film fest takes a look at the world beyond the headlines