GCC relations thaw under looming Islamic State threat
The threat posed by the self-proclaimed Islamic State – and pressure by the US on the GCC to take a stand – overshadows differences on Qatar.
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Analysis: Qatar’s strategy as hostage negotiator
Analysts say Qatar’s efforts to free captives stems from a desire to prove the country’s usefulness to its allies, as well as blunt criticism that it supports Islamic State fighters.
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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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