A Quranic Name for Girls. Meaning of Dua. Dua is a name for girls thatâs directly mentioned in the Quran at least 16 times. It means prayer, supplication, a call made to Allah for His help and care. Lord, grant that I may keep up the prayer, and so may my offspring. My Lord, accept my prayer.
Poland election: President Komorowski loses to rival Duda. Read more about sharing. The conservative challenger in Poland's presidential election, Andrzej Duda, has defeated the incumbent, Bronislaw Komorowski, final results show. Mr Duda won 51.5% of votes in the run-off, while Mr Komorowski polled 48.5%. Mr Duda had edged Mr Komorowski, who had been the favourite, in the first round but did not gain the 50% needed to win outright. The president has limited powers, but is head of the armed forces and can veto new laws.
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe. Robert Mugabe turns 91 this weekend, but the real milestone for the Zimbabwean leader came last summer. When Shimon Peres stepped down as Israelâs president last July, Mugabe assumed the mantle of the worldâs oldest head of state. Down but not out: Robert Mugabe takes a tumble earlier this year.