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Japan eyes reduced emission cut target: official Japan may backpedal on its pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter, an official said Wednesday, dealing a further blow to already deadlocked global warming talks in Doha.

05 December 2012

Climate talks enter second week with 'hot air' dispute Countries entered a second week of UN climate talks in Doha on Monday deeply divided on key issues even as fresh warnings were issued that rising greenhouse gas levels are putting our planet in peril.

03 December 2012

Kyoto under the microscope in quest for new climate deal As the first phase of the Kyoto Protocol draws to a close, the world will dissect its record for successes to emulate in the fight against global warming -- and pitfalls to avoid.

30 November 2012

Climate talks resume amid warnings of looming calamity Nearly 200 nations gather in Doha from Monday for a new round of climate talks as a rush of reports warn extreme weather events like superstorm Sandy may become commonplace if mitigation efforts fail.

25 November 2012

Aktau yachtsmen won Sail Qatar Cup It is the first time that Kazakhstan yachtsmen win the Qatar tournament.

16 October 2012

Qatar calls for Arab intervention in Syria The emir of Qatar has called for an Arab intervention in Syria and a no-fly zone to protect refugees as President Bashar al-Assad's forces stepped up the battle for Aleppo.

27 September 2012

Kazakhstan yachtsmen to compete for Qatar Regatta prizes Kazakhstan yachtsmen Ruslan Dzhangazov and his daughter Karina will participate in the annual Qatar Regatta Championship.

12 October 2011