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Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Saudis bankroll new rebel force to fight own war on Assad

Saudi Arabia, exasperated with U.S. vacillation over Syria's chemical arsenal and now its effort to reconcile with Iran, Riyadh's foremost adversary, is forging a new alliance of Islamist rebels in Syria under a pro-Saudi warlord to supersede the U.S.-backed Free Syrian Army.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

Sheik's car too big to tow in Spanish city

Officials in a Spanish city said an Arab sheik escaped punishment for his illegally parked car because it didn't have European plates and was too large to tow.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Qatar succession and the gulf's aging monarchies

The handover of power by the emir of Qatar to his 33-year-old son is a rare occurrence among the Persian Gulf's aging ruler-for-life monarchs, but it could show them the way to go as they grapple with the turmoil of the Arab Spring that toppled four seemingly unassailable Arab leaders.

World News // 1 decade ago

Qatari ruler appoints son as new Emir

Qatari ruler Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani said it is time for a new generation to lead and appointed his 33-year-old son Tamim the next emir of Qatar.

Commentary: Arnaud de Borchgrave // 1 decade ago

Commentary: Israel: Crises 360 degrees

Surrounded by crises in all its Arab neighbors, Israeli leaders are not about to facilitate the birth of a Palestinian state.

World News // 1 decade ago

Kerry to return to Mideast in new peace effort

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Israeli-Palestinian peace had an urgent, new opportunity to make headway, and he intended to take advantage of it.

World News // 1 decade ago

Mixed response in Israel to peace plan

Israeli politicians delivered a mixed response to a U.S.-sponsored Arab Peace initiative ratified by the Arab League, officials said.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Obama to meet with Qatar's al-Thani

President Barack Obama is scheduled to meet with Qatar Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Tuesday, the White House said.

World News // 1 decade ago

Afghan leader meets with emir in Qatar

Afghan President Hamid Karzai traveled to Qatar and met with the emir of the Persian Gulf state where the Taliban may set up an office.

World News // 1 decade ago

Qatar's emir proposes $1B Palestinian fund

Qatar Emir Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, speaking at an Arab League summit, proposed a $1 billion fund to support Arabic and Islamic heritage in Jerusalem.

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Moreover as Israel continues the construction of new settlements, any hope on progress in the peace process diminishes
Arab League supports Palestinian bid Aug 24, 2011

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Gulf Council mediating Saleh ouster talks Apr 08, 2011