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Al Jazeera: Seven kidnapped Qatari nationals released from Iraq

The Qatar-funded network said the nine people arrived in Kuwait late last night, including two other Gulf nations. Details have not been disclosed regarding the deal that led to their release and what happened to the rest of those who were taken.

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News

Foreign ministry: Qatari hunters kidnapped in Iraq (updated)

"An armed group driving dozens of pickup trucks kidnapped at least 26 Qatari hunters from their camp in the area of Busaya in Samawa desert near Saudi borders," Samawa governor Falih al-Zayady said, according to Reuters.

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Politics

Reports: Qatar appoints first ambassador to Iraq in 25 years

According to the state-funded news network, Zayed al-Khayareen has been appointed by Qatar's Emir as the "ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Iraq."

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Politics

Foreign minister: Qatar does not support extremist groups in any way

Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah said "there is no single answer" to ending violence in Iraq and Syria, but added that funds must be cut to extremist groups in the region.

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Politics

Qatar condemns murder of American journalist

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described photojournalist James Foley's death "at the hand of a criminal group" as a "heinous crime that goes against all Islamic and humanitarian principles."

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Qatar Airways joins other int’l carriers in avoiding Iraqi airspace

Citing security reasons, the national carrier said it would also be canceling Aug. 9 flights to Baghdad and Sulaymaniyah. The move comes as the US begins airstrikes against the Islamic State of Iraq in the northern part of the country.

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Qatar slams Iraqi PM as militants make gains

Qatar’s foreign minister says the Shia politician’s policies of “marginalization and exclusion” are fuelling violence as a former ambassador warns the US to stay on the sidelines.

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Defected Syrian ambassador in Qatar, says Iraqi foreign minister

The Syrian Ambassador to Baghdad who defected to the opposition yesterday is now in Qatar, the Iraqi Foreign Minister has told the media. “He has not defected while in Iraq…

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Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Baghdad

Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Baghdad Qatar’s national carrier launched direct flights to the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Thursday – the first such commercial flight since the Gulf War.…

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