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Biden Grants Clemency To 5 Jailed Iranians As US Confirms Prisoner Swap
A US official said that seven US citizens were on a Qatari plane that departed Iran. They include three previously identified Americans -- Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz, and Emad Sharqi -- and two who wish to remain anonymous.
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Saudi Accused Of Blocking Hajj Access To Qatar Citizens
Qatar today said its citizens were unable to take part in the annual hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia as the two countries remain bitterly locked in a diplomatic dispute. "There is no chance this year for Qatari citizens and residents to travel for hajj," a government official told AFP.
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Saudi Barring Haj Pilgrims, Says Qatar. "Don't Politcise", Replies Riyadh
Qatar has accused Saudi Arabia of barring its citizens from this year's haj, something Riyadh denies, saying a diplomatic dispute is not stopping Qataris from making the pilgrimage to Mecca.
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World Court Rules UAE Discriminated Against Qataris During Blockade
The UN's top court Monday ordered the United Arab Emirates to protect the rights of Qatari citizens, wading into a bitter year-long crisis triggered when Gulf countries snapped ties with Doha.
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The Embargo Of Qatar Is Hurting Foreign Workers More Than Qatari Citizens
When Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the imposition of a political and economic blockade on Qatar last month, there were immediate, far-reaching consequences: Flights were canceled and rerouted, Qatari citizens were expelled from other Arab states of the Persian Gulf, shipping routes were closed and airspace was suddenly off-limits to...
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Qatar Says Saudi-Led Move To Bar Citizens Breach Of Rights
A Qatari official has said an ultimatum issued by Saudi Arabia and its allies for the emirate's citizens to leave is a violation of human rights that requires UN intervention.
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Saudi Arabia Sentences 13 Over Plot to Attack US Soldiers
A Saudi court has sentenced 13 suspected members of an al Qaeda cell - 11 Saudis, a Qatari and an Afghan citizen - to up to 30 years in prison for plotting to attack US soldiers in Qatar and Kuwait, the state news agency SPA reported.
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Qatar Questions Fate of Citizens Detained in United Arab Emirates
Qatar said Thursday it is looking into the fate of two of its citizens reportedly detained in the United Arab Emirates, a day after Emirati media reported that Qatari intelligence agents were being held by the federation.
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Biden Grants Clemency To 5 Jailed Iranians As US Confirms Prisoner Swap
A US official said that seven US citizens were on a Qatari plane that departed Iran. They include three previously identified Americans -- Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz, and Emad Sharqi -- and two who wish to remain anonymous.
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Saudi Accused Of Blocking Hajj Access To Qatar Citizens
Qatar today said its citizens were unable to take part in the annual hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia as the two countries remain bitterly locked in a diplomatic dispute. "There is no chance this year for Qatari citizens and residents to travel for hajj," a government official told AFP.
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Saudi Barring Haj Pilgrims, Says Qatar. "Don't Politcise", Replies Riyadh
Qatar has accused Saudi Arabia of barring its citizens from this year's haj, something Riyadh denies, saying a diplomatic dispute is not stopping Qataris from making the pilgrimage to Mecca.
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World Court Rules UAE Discriminated Against Qataris During Blockade
The UN's top court Monday ordered the United Arab Emirates to protect the rights of Qatari citizens, wading into a bitter year-long crisis triggered when Gulf countries snapped ties with Doha.
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The Embargo Of Qatar Is Hurting Foreign Workers More Than Qatari Citizens
When Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the imposition of a political and economic blockade on Qatar last month, there were immediate, far-reaching consequences: Flights were canceled and rerouted, Qatari citizens were expelled from other Arab states of the Persian Gulf, shipping routes were closed and airspace was suddenly off-limits to...
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Qatar Says Saudi-Led Move To Bar Citizens Breach Of Rights
A Qatari official has said an ultimatum issued by Saudi Arabia and its allies for the emirate's citizens to leave is a violation of human rights that requires UN intervention.
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Saudi Arabia Sentences 13 Over Plot to Attack US Soldiers
A Saudi court has sentenced 13 suspected members of an al Qaeda cell - 11 Saudis, a Qatari and an Afghan citizen - to up to 30 years in prison for plotting to attack US soldiers in Qatar and Kuwait, the state news agency SPA reported.
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Qatar Questions Fate of Citizens Detained in United Arab Emirates
Qatar said Thursday it is looking into the fate of two of its citizens reportedly detained in the United Arab Emirates, a day after Emirati media reported that Qatari intelligence agents were being held by the federation.
