Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The new emir of Qatar has sought to demonstrate that he would not allow others to speak for him, a report said. Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani used his first full day in office to fire longtime prime minister, Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani, known in the West as […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Qatar has announced a change in the regime of the Gulf Cooperation Council emirate. Qatar Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani said he would step down and hand over power to his son, Crown Prince Tamim. Under Hamad, who overthrew his father in a bloodless coup in 1995, Qatar […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Qatar has formally hosted Afghanistan’s Taliban movement, long aligned with Al Qaida. The Gulf Cooperation Council emirate has announced the establishment of a Taliban presence, which included an office in Doha. In a statement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry said the emirate viewed the Taliban presence as a means to […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Qatar has become the second Arab League state to call for the arming of the Syrian opposition. Qatar has urged the international community to help send weapons to the Sunni rebels in Syria. Doha, deemed a leading supporter of the rebels, said the arms would be used to defend […]