World news about “Doha” published by euronews.
Afghan Taliban opens Qatar office in search of political solution The Afghan Taliban has opened an office in Qatar to help restart talks on ending the 12-year-old war. Speaking at a news conference its representative… 18/06/2013
Doha’s WISE awards recognise top educational projects India’s special school programme aims to bridge education divide The Satya Bharti School Programme offers a lifeline for hundreds of boys and girls in… 08/02/2013
EU urged to take tougher stance in Doha At least 200 people were killed by superstorm Sandy in the US, Haiti and Cuba in October. Damage estimates run to some 60 billion euros. Some scientists… 06/12/2012
Optimism is the winner Madhav Chavan has won the 2012 Wise Prize for education. The Indian social activist collected a medal and a cheque for half a million dollars. He is the… 14/11/2012
Education is the key The annual WISE education summit in Doha, Qatar has reiterated its commitment to providing education for the estimated 61 million children across the world… 14/11/2012
Women perform at the Arab GamesAlgeria’s Souad Titou tries to complete a pass through the defence of Jordan’s Duha Al-Rashdan during their women’s handball match at the Arab Games in Doha… 21/12/2011
Oil prices to remain around $100 As the World Petroleum Congress ended in Doha, Qatar oil prices were forecast to remain at around $100 a barrel next year. Participants in the Congress say… 08/12/2011
WISE: how education around the world is changing “Changing societies, changing education” This was the theme of this year’s world innovation summit for education, WISE, that took place last week in Doha… 05/11/2011
WISE education summit The World Innovation Summit on Education, WISE, has become one of the leading global education platforms in recent years. More than 1000 experts gather in… 04/11/2011
Students at WISE 30 students from different countries around the world are participating for the first time in the debates, workshops and sessions at the WISE Summit in Doha… 03/11/2011
Bonus – French insight on world education Interview with Luc Chatel, French Minister of Education 02/11/2011
WISE Summit Arab Spring and education The WISE education Summit in Doha, Qatar, brought together 1,300 education experts from 120 different countries. Meeting the educational challenges resulting… 02/11/2011
Doha forum seeks ways to use sport for the greater goodFormer French President Nicolas Sarkozy has made a rare public appearance along with other political and sporting figures in Qatar for the Doha Goals… 12/12/2012
Arab leaders agree on funds to help AbbasArab leaders meeting in Doha have agreed to provide the Palestinian Authority with a multi- million dollar safety net. The money will help President… 10/12/2012
Rare climate change protest amid doubts of Doha dealEnvironmental campaigners got special permission to hold a rally through the Qatari capital on Saturday morning, where the UN climate change conference is… 01/12/2012
Sandy a result of climate change?Was superstorm Sandy a result of climate change driven by those rising emissions under discussion at talks on climate change in Doha? As delegates in Doha… 26/11/2012
Heat on climate conference to extend Kyoto protocolRepresentatives from almost 200 nations have gathered in Doha for the latest round of talks on climate change. The host nation is the first OPEC state to… 26/11/2012
Assad: “I will live and die in Syria”President Assad has told Russian TV that any Western intervention would have catastrophic worldwide consequences, and said he would “live and die” in Syria… 09/11/2012
Locals and expats mourn Doha fire victimsEmotions were high as expatriates and locals gathered in Doha to remember the victims of Monday’s fire tragedy. Nineteen foreigners, 13 of them children… 30/05/2012
Deadly fire rips through Doha shopping mallAt least 19 foreign nationals, 13 of them children, have been killed in a fire at a shopping mall in Qatar. It was not immediately clear what caused the… 29/05/2012
Qatar mall fire kills 19 peopleA fire at an upmarket shopping centre in Doha, Qatar, on Monday killed at least 19 people, including 13 children. Four teachers and two firefighters were… 28/05/2012
High anxiety for Spiderman on Qatar towerAnother tower, another challenge. It took Frenchman Alain Robert under 90 minutes to conquer Qatar’s tallest building,the Torch Tower. The climber, known as… 13/04/2012
Palestinian unity moves further alienate IsraelPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is to head a interim unity government to prepare for presidential and parliamentary elections. Fatah’s Abbas met with… 06/02/2012
Palestinian rivals agree to form unity governmentPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to head an interim unity goverment. In what is being dubbed the ‘Doha Declaration,’ his Fatah faction and… 06/02/2012
Crisis takes back seat at Doha Motor ShowThere is little sign of crisis or recession at the Doha Motor Show which has opened in Qatar. That is hardly surprising, as the tiny Gulf state is by some… 28/01/2012
World’s leading gas producers meet in DohaStabilising the natural gas market has been the focus of a summit in the Qatari capital Doha. Members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)… 15/11/2011
Tuna trade ban considered by wildlife conferenceWill tuna disappear from the supermarket shelves? The question comes before the international conference on wildlife protection in Doha today, which will… 18/03/2010
