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WikiLeaks, Al Jazeera and the US government

Among the 250,000 leaked US government documents WikiLeaks has published, some 30 cables originating from the US embassy in Doha are tagged “Al Jazeera”, and many more discuss the Qatar-based broadcaster, at…

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Emir arrives in NY ahead of Palestinian bid to UN

Emir arrives in NY ahead of Palestinian bid to UN Qatar’s most powerful people have arrived in New York to show their support for the Palestinian statehood bid and take…

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Dismal pay making it harder for Gulf to find unskilled workers

It’s getting more difficult for South Asian recruiters to drum up enthusiasm and labor for low-paying jobs in the Khaleej. That’s because Asian workers are finding myriad opportunities elsewhere, recruiters…

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Dubai police chief threatens to arrest Qatar’s Qaradawi

Dubai police chief threatens to arrest Qatar’s Qaradawi Incensed by criticism against the UAE’s decision to revoke the visas of Syrian protesters, Dubai’s police chief has threatened to arrest Sheikh…

Emirati arrested in UAE after expressing dissent on Twitter

Emirati arrested in UAE after expressing dissent on Twitter UAE plain-clothes officers arrived in unmarked cars in the middle of the night and took Emirati citizen Saleh al-Dhufairi away earlier…

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Taliban ‘unaware’ of office opening in Qatar

Taliban ‘unaware’ of office opening in Qatar Recent media reports have indicated that the US has given the Taliban approval to open a political office in Doha later this year, ostensibly…

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OpenDemocracy: What does Qatar want in Syria?

OpenDemocracy: What does Qatar want in Syria? As Syria’s humanitarian crisis worsens, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar appear to have emerged as the trio of countries helping the rebels overthrow…

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‘Terror cell’ faces trial in Saudi court for planning attacks against US forces in Qatar

One-fourth of a group of men accused of plotting attacks against US bases in Qatar and Kuwait faced a panel of Saudi judges on Saturday, KSA-based Arab News reports. Charged with…

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Qatar fully acquires French football club PSG

Qatari investors have now acquired full control of popular French football club Paris St. Germain, the U.S. investment fund that sold its stake has confirmed. Colony Capital, which sold Qatar…

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