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Qatar bids to become first Gulf state to host Olympics

The Qatar Olympic Committee announced a bid Tuesday to host the 2036 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. If successful, the oil-rich Gulf state would become the first country from the…

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Iran retaliates against U.S. base in Qatar

Iran's military said on Monday it had carried out a "devastating and powerful" missile attack on the Al Udeid U.S. airbase in Qatar, after explosions were heard across the Qatari…

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Trump defends accepting a jet from Qatar despite ethical concerns

US President Donald Trump has defended the White House plan to receive a luxury jumbo jet from Qatar to be used as America's Air Force One presidential plane. "They're giving…

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Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas

Qatar has suspended its efforts as a mediator in negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas, the Qatari foreign ministry said. The Gulf country would resume…

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Gaza ceasefire negotiations extend to another day as death toll exceeds 40,000

Negotiators were to meet in the Qatari capital Doha again on Friday in an effort to hammer out a Gaza ceasefire agreement as Israel continued to slam targets in the…

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Funeral for slain Hamas leader Haniyeh to be held in Qatar

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh will be buried in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in the Iranian capital Tehran, one in a series of killings of senior figures in the…

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Qatar calls for ‘urgent international action’ over Rafah

Qatar called on the international community on Wednesday to prevent a “genocide” in Rafah after Israel’s seizure of the Gaza city’s crossing with Egypt and threats of a wider assault,…

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Israeli delegation heads to Qatar for ceasefire deal push

Israeli officials go to Qatar for truce talks, source says Israel under pressure from U.S. to agree a truce soon Egyptian security sources says proximity talks scheduled Israeli and Hamas…

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Qatar pauses Red Sea tankers after Western strikes on Houthis

One of world's largest LNG exporters stops Red Sea route U.S., Britain target Houthis in Red Sea spillover from Gaza war 'Let's wait and see,' says UK of more potential…

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UPDATED: Mossad chief Barnea expected to meet with Qatari PM in Norway

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Israeli and Qatari officials were set to meet in Norway on Saturday in an effort to revive talks about the release of hostages held in Gaza…

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UPDATED: Mossad team in Qatar to discuss restarting Gaza truce ordered home

Israeli media is reporting that the Mossad says that a negotiating team that had been in Qatar has been ordered home with talks on extending a truce reaching a “dead…

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Qatar seeking Israel-Hamas deal to free 50 hostages and 3-day truce

DOHA/CAIRO, (Reuters) - Qatari mediators on Wednesday sought to negotiate a deal between Hamas and Israel that included the release of around 50 civilian hostages from Gaza in exchange for…

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Qatar’s emir holds talks in Egypt on ending Gaza violence

By Mohamed Wali CAIRO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The leaders of Qatar and Egypt met in Cairo on Friday, both hoping to mediate a de-escalation of violence in the Gaza…

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UPDATED: First evacuees leave Gaza as Israeli offensive intensifies

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dan Williams GAZA/JERUSALEM, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A first group of injured evacuees from Gaza crossed into Egypt on Wednesday under a Qatari-mediated deal, Egyptian media…

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Qatar’s PM hopes for breakthrough on hostages’ release ‘soon’

OHA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Qatar's prime minister said on Wednesday there was some progress on hostage negotiations after Palestinian militant group Hamas abducted more than 200 hostages during its…

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Qatar leading talks to swap Hamas-held hostages for Palestinians in Israeli jails

DOHA/GAZA, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Qatari mediators have held urgent calls with Hamas officials to try to negotiate freedom for Israeli women and children seized by the militant group and…

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How Iran, US clinched rare detainee swap and funds release

By Parisa Hafezi Sept 18 (Reuters) - Iran and the U.S. were to swap five detainees each on Monday after Qatar mediated a deal between the arch foes that also…

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ANALYSIS: Qatar takes diplomatic back seat as Saudi flexes political muscle

Qatar loses diplomatic clout as Saudi influence grows Doha-based Syria diplomatic mission only revolutionary embassy Arab leaders set to welcome Assad gov't back in Friday summit By Andrew Mills DOHA,…

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Qatar emerges as shock contender to host Rugby League World Cup

Qatar is in contention to host the next Rugby League World Cup, with organisers admitting that “beggars can’t be choosers” as they weigh up financial considerations and human right issues.…

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FATF watchdog: Qatar should make improvements in fight against financial crime

DOHA, Feb 25 (Reuters) - A global financial crime watchdog on Friday said Qatar's technical compliance with its standards was very strong but the Gulf state needed to make improvements…

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China set to seal mega Qatari LNG deal

China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) is close to finalising a deal to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from QatarEnergy over nearly 30 years from the Middle Eastern exporter's massive North…

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Qatar should not be dragged into EU corruption scandal, minister tells CNBC

(Reuters) - Qatar's foreign minister said his country should not be dragged into a cash-for-influence corruption scandal at the European Parliament with investigations still ongoing, rejecting allegations of Doha's involvement…

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Qatar, UAE energy ministers say gas will be needed for long time

By Yousef Saba and Rachna Uppal ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The world will need natural gas for a long time and more investment is required to ensure supply…

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Qatar to require all travelers from China to have a COVID test

(Reuters) - Qatar will from Tuesday require travellers arriving from China to provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours of departure, Qatar's state news agency QNA said…

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Stage set for clash of titans as Argentina take on France in World Cup final

DOHA (Reuters) - After 63 matches, the World Cup in Qatar comes to a close on Sunday when reigning champions France take on Argentina in a showpiece final at Lusail…

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Qatar reiterates denial that its government involved in EU corruption case

DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar reiterated on Sunday that the country denies any involvement in a corruption case being investigated by Belgian authorities involving people linked to the European Parliament. Belgian…

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EU Parliament suspends work on Qatar amid corruption allegations

All action on any work involving Qatar was suspended in the European Parliament on Thursday, as the chamber reels from the removal of Eva Kaili as vice president following her…

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Qatar graft probe damages European Parliament, EU ministers say

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union's credibility is at stake, EU foreign ministers warned on Monday, following allegations Qatar lavished cash and gifts on European Parliament officials to influence decision-making. Greece…

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Koulibaly strike sends Senegal into last 16 with Ecuador win, Dutch beat Qatar to top Group A

DOHA (Reuters) - Captain Kalidou Koulibaly's second-half strike earned Senegal a 2-1 win against Ecuador that sent the African team into the knockout phase of the World Cup for the…

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Qatar eliminated from World Cup after Netherlands and Ecuador draw

DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar became the first team to be eliminated from the World Cup on Friday after Group A rivals the Netherlands and Ecuador drew 1-1. The Dutch and…

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Hosts Qatar on verge of elimination after 3-1 loss to Senegal

DOHA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Host nation Qatar are perilously close to crashing out of the World Cup after they slumped to a 3-1 defeat by Senegal at the Al…

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In Pictures – Ecuador’s Valencia hands hosts Qatar historic World Cup defeat

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) -Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with two goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in a first opening game defeat for a…

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World Cup gets underway with stakes high for host Qatar

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) -The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday with the Muslim nation, which faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers, LGBT…

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After rocky buildup, football ready to grab World Cup spotlight

AL KHOR, Qatar, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Soccer took centre stage on Sunday as a World Cup shrouded in controversy prepares to kick off with a glitzy opening ceremony and…

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Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Nov 19 (Reuters) - A last-minute decision to ban the sale of alcohol at Qatar's World Cup stadiums will seriously limit Budweiser sales in the Gulf state, but…

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Al Qaeda urges Muslims to shun World Cup, stops short of threats

CAIRO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's regional branch urged Muslims around the world to shun the soccer World Cup in Qatar, though it stopped short of threatening attacks or promoting violence…

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World Cup 2022: Which major football players are missing FIFA tournament?

Following is a list of players who have been ruled out or are doubtful through injury for the soccer World Cup, which runs from Sunday through Dec. 18. PAUL POGBA…

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Qatar’s moment of truth has come

(Reuters) - The moment of truth for Qatar's ability to organise the World Cup after years of failed overtures and criticism over labour rights and strict laws has come. Predicaments…

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FIFA president Infantino hits out at ‘hypocritical’ Qatar criticism

Al-Rayyan (dpa/reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino has accused the Western countries of "hypocrisy" and slammed the criticism towards World Cup hosts Qatar during his opening speech ahead of the tournament on…

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FIFA tech promises faster, more accurate offside decisions in Qatar

AL RAYYAN, Doha (Reuters) - VAR offside decisions will be quicker and more accurate at the World Cup after the introduction of new technology developed by FIFA over the last…

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World Cup 2022: Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA tournament?

Nov 15 (Reuters) - The decision to award Qatar hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including allegations of corruption and human rights violations, since…

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‘Qatar is a mistake,’ says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter

"It is too small of a country. Football and the World Cup are too big for it," Blatter said of Qatar, the first country in the Middle East to host…

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Qatar minister accuses Germany of ‘double standards’ in World Cup criticism

Qatar's foreign minister has accused Germany of "double standards" over its criticism of the World Cup host's human rights record and has defended its summoning of the German ambassador, in…

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Whatever we do won’t be enough, says Henderson on Qatar protests

England's Harry Kane will join other captains and wear 'One Love' armbands at the Qatar World Cup but midfielder Jordan Henderson says some fans will expect players to do more…

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Qatar faced unprecedented criticism as host country of World Cup, Emir says

Qatar has faced unprecedented criticism since it was picked as the host of the 2022 World Cup, some of which has amounted to slander, the country's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…

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Credit Suisse expands in Qatar, launches tech hub

Credit Suisse will expand in Qatar via a partnership with the Gulf country's Investment Promotion Agency (IPA Qatar), the Swiss bank said on Monday. It will create up to 100…

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EU’s Michel to discuss energy on Qatar trip

European Council President Charles Michel will hold talks with major gas producer Qatar on Europe's energy crisis during a visit to Doha this week, a Qatari government official said. Michel…

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FIFA sells 1.8 million tickets for Qatar’s World Cup

DOHA (Reuters) - Organisers have sold 1.8 million tickets for this year's World Cup in Qatar, world soccer governing body FIFA said Wednesday ahead of the next round of ticket…

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UPDATED: One person killed in Qatar embassy in Paris

A person has been killed at the Qatar Embassy in Paris and one person has been arrested as part of the investigation, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Monday, confirming…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Doha, Qatar

An aerial view of high-rise buildings emerging through fog covering the skyline of Doha, as the sun rises over the city, in Doha, Qatar. Photo - EPA/YOAN VALAT

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Reactions to 2022 World Cup draw

DOHA, April 2 (Reuters) - Following is reaction to the 2022 World Cup draw, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on Friday. Group A: Qatar, Ecuador,…

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World Cup draw: Spain v Germany; Messi v Lewandowski; US v Iran

There will be no group of death at the 2022 World Cup but excitement is guaranteed with former champions Spain and Germany pitted against each other while World Footballers Lionel…

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FIFA’s Infantino scraps plans for a biennial World Cup

DOHA (Reuters) - Gianni Infantino has stepped sharply back from hotly contested plans for a biennial World Cup, telling world soccer’s leadership that FIFA had never proposed such an idea.…

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World Cup comes into focus ahead of Friday draw in Qatar

The World Cup in Qatar will become a little more real on Friday when the draw for the November 21-December 18 tournament is made in Doha. And even the relatively…

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Photo Story: Malala Yousafzai and David Beckham at the Doha Forum 2022

Pakistani activist and Nobel Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai (L) and British former soccer player David Beckham (R) attend the opening session of the Doha Forum at Sheraton Grand Doha Resort…

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Qatar’s World Cup turf needs chilled stadiums, desalinated water to thrive

Winter will come early to soccer stadiums in baking-hot Qatar when groundskeepers blast chilled air starting in September to ensure pitch turf thrives in the desert country for the World…

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Biden tells emir he will make Qatar major non-NATO ally

President Joe Biden promised Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, on Monday that he will soon designate Qatar as a major non-NATO ally, granting special status to a key…

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