Pakistan coach Waqar Younis hoped that his team will be able to play some controversy-free cricket once a decision is taken by an independent tribunal that has finished hearing a spot-fixing case involving Mohammad Asif, Salman Butt and Mohammed Asif in Doha. “I hope all goes well and I hope the outcome is what cricket [...]
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Waqar hopes a fresh start for Pakistan cricket after Doha hearing
January 11th, 2011 |
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ICC rejects Butt’s plea for delay in spot-fixing hearing
December 23rd, 2010 |
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt finds himself in deeper mess after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected his plea to put off the spot-fixing hearing slated for Jan 6-11 in Doha. In a statement early Thursday, the ICC said that after a lengthy teleconference Wednesday Michael Beloff, the chairman of the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal, has [...]
â€No orders to bring Musharraf back to Pak through Interpol so far â€: Malik
November 9th, 2010 |
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Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that he has received no orders so far to bring former military ruler Pervez Musharraf back through the Interpol, however if the court issues such orders, the government would comply with them. “We have no objection to bringing former President Pervez Musharraf back but we have not yet [...]
Kate Moss stuns fans with impromptu singing in Qatar
October 30th, 2010 |
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Gig-goers at a jazz concert in Qatar were left stunned when Brit model Kate Moss reportedly jumped on stage for an impromptu performance. The supermodel paid a brief visit to the country on her way to the Maldives for a vacation, and she enjoyed a night out at the exclusive Spice Market restaurant in Doha [...]
Frasers Hospitality opens 2nd property in the Middle East
October 25th, 2010 |
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Frasers Hospitality today opened its second property in the Middle East, Fraser Suites Dubai.
Earlier in March, Frasers Hospitality made its debut in the Middle East with the opening of the 91-unit Fraser Suites Seef, Bahrain in the kingdom of Bahrain. The opening of Fraser Suites Dubai will be followed in quick succession with the launch of Fraser Suites Doha and another three properties in this region over the next two years.
Carmakers and trade deals: One-way street
July 8th, 2010 |
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Europe’s carmakers fear the results of a free-trade agreement with South Korea
IN THE next few months European Union governments will have to decide whether to ratify a free-trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea that is described by the EU’s external-trade directorate as “one of the most ambitious and complete deals” it has ever signed. The agreement would eliminate import duties on nearly all products and prepare the way for rapid liberalisation of trade in services. However, the FTA, which took many rounds of tough negotiations, is also deeply controversial.
Although the estimates of the deal’s overall economic benefit to the EU are tiny (up to 0.08% of extra GDP, according to the European Commission) and are not that large even for the Koreans (0.84%), the deal is regarded by both sides as a template for others they would like to do as an alternative to progress at the stalled Doha round of world trade talks. A similar FTA between South Korea and America was signed by the Bush administration three years ago but Congress has failed to ratify it and shows few signs of doing so. …
Trade in endangered species: Fishy business
March 25th, 2010 |
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How the elephants’ success hurt the bluefin tuna
AS OLD hands tell it, protecting a threatened species used to be a relatively straightforward affair at the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Government officials would turn up at the triennial meetings and, after listening to advice from scientists, conservationists and their own environment ministries, were likely to agree to a “listing”.
This year at its meeting in Doha, everything changed. Seemingly alarmed by the large number of proposals to list marine species, Japan turned up in force. Japan’s 30-strong delegation was as big as the one from America. And thanks to its “capacity building” efforts—in other words, providing finance for projects in developing countries—Japan was also able to fly in a dozen or so fisheries ministers, mostly from Africa, to ensure their participation—and, no doubt, their votes. …
Eaten away
March 18th, 2010 |
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A ban on the trade in bluefin tuna is rejected
IT WAS a moment of some drama when delegates assembled in Doha came to vote on a ban in the trade in bluefin tuna on March 18th. The previous evening many representatives of the 175 member nations of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) had been at a reception at the Japanese embassy. Prominent on the menu was bluefin tuna sushi. On the agenda the next day at the CITES meeting was a proposal to list the bluefin tuna as sufficiently endangered that it would qualify for a complete ban in the trade of the species (The Economist supports such a ban).
The complex proposal called for further discussion of the bluefin tuna’s plight. Europe, the United States, Monaco and Norway were hoping to move to an adjournment, which would have allowed a proper investigation of the issues over the weekend. Kevern Cochrane, the representative from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), agreed. He also acknowledged that the official FAO panel had decided that the species met the scientific criteria for listing as a sufficiently endangered species qualifying for a trade ban–the bluefin tuna population has dropped below 15% of its maximum historical level. …
While stocks last
March 16th, 2010 |
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Some ivory sales are a good idea. This one isn’t
IN 1989 the signatories to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) agreed to ban the ivory trade, and banned it has remained. Except, that is, for when CITES chooses to allow it—as it has done now and then since 1997, when specific countries have some well-sourced ivory to get rid of. Most recently, in 2008, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe were allowed to make such sales to China and Japan. Now, as the triennial CITES meeting gets under way in Doha, both Tanzania and Zambia say they want to do something similar.
Those in favour of such sales (most notably, the countries which seek to make them) say they allow countries to benefit from having elephants, and help to finance elephant conservation and protection. Those against them (some conservation charities and some academics in the field) argue that any sale of ivory will lead to an increase in poaching by stimulating demand, and that little of the money raised actually goes to elephants. …
Holbrooke: U.S. led similar wars in Kosovo, Bosnia
February 17th, 2010 |
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The U.S. led and won wars in Bosnia and Kosovo, similar to the one it is currently fighting in Afghanistan, says Richard Holbrooke. The former Clinton administration Balkans envoy, now U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, spoke in Doha, Qatar.
The OTHER Reason that the U.S. is Not Regulating Wall Street
February 7th, 2010 |
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Sure, American politicians have been bought and paid for by the Wall Street giants. See this, this and this.And everyone knows that the White House and Congress – while talking about cracking down on Wall Street with strict regulation – have actually …
Nadal not worried by second-seed status in Aus Open
January 16th, 2010 |
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Defending champion Rafael Nadal said he is not bothered that he enters the Australian Open as second favourite to Roger Federer.
World No. 1 Federer is tipped as a favourite to earn his 16th career Grand Slam title here.
“For sure, I’m not the favorite,” said world number two Nadal Saturday as he neared the end of [...]
Federer says he’ll be fit for Australian Open
January 15th, 2010 |
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Roger Federer has assured that he will be ready to chase another Australian Open title after three-hour training sessions this week at Melbourne Park.
The world number one, who arrived Tuesday in Australia after losing last week in a Doha semi-final to Nikolay Davydenko, has been hitting the practice courts hard.
Federer said his decision to bypass [...]
Preparations on for Oscar winner Rahman’s live concert in Muscat
January 4th, 2010 |
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Preparations are on in Muscat for Oscar winner A.R. Rahman’s live performance on January 21, according to reports.
Organizers are expecting a packed Police Stadium in Wattayeh with about 15,000 fans, including many from adjoining countries.
About 90-member entourage, including well-known names like Filmfare nominated Sadhana Sargam and Hariharan, will reportedly accompany [...]
India, US pledge to stimulate global economic revival
November 25th, 2009 |
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President
Barack Obama on Tuesday took note of the new opportunities offered by
their economies and their respective strengths, and their potential
for future growth to catalyze global economic growth, and pledged to
create conditions that would facilitate their continued expansion.
In a joint statement issued at the White House here after one-to-one
and delegation-level meetings, [...]
India attaches high priority to relations with US: PM
November 21st, 2009 |
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Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said that India attaches high priority to its relations with the USA.
In his departure statement, Dr. Singh said, “Our bilateral agenda covers almost all areas of human endeavour. The United States is our largest trading partner in goods and services, and we have deep economic ties. There is [...]
APEC summit ends with no climate target
November 15th, 2009 |
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The APEC summit of Asia Pacific nations has ended with promises of a new global economic strategy and little of any substance on climate change. The 21 countries at the talks in Singapore agreed to reject all forms of protectionism, stick with economic stimulus plans and conclude the Doha round of global free trade talks next year.
Rich nations should provide greater market access to developing countries: Sharma
November 12th, 2009 |
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Union Minister for Commerce and Industries Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday urged developed nations to provide greater market access to developing and less developed countries.
“We feel that there should be an understanding among the countries of the world i.e. between developing and developed, rich and poor which creates better opportunities and gives better access to [...]
Oz PM to visit to India, Singapore
November 9th, 2009 |
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Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd heads to India and Singapore this week.
Stronger relations with New Delhi have been a priority for the Rudd Government, and Rudd will undertake a two-day visit to Mumbai and New Delhi, beginning Wednesday, reports Fox News.
Rudd is the most senior member of the government to tread the path to India [...]
India, EU to resolve generic drug dispute, says Anand Sharma
November 7th, 2009 |
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Trade Minister Anand Sharma has said that India will resolve a dispute with the European Union over generic drugs in an amicable way.
“In India-EU summit we have discussed this and all other issues and we both are committed to resolving outstanding matters amicably,” Sharma told reporters after the talks with EU officials here on Friday.
Sharma [...]