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Qatar royal family buys painting for $250 million
KIAHThe royal family of Qatar believes the right painting is worth $250 million dollars, so they bought it. The world’s most expensive painting shows a Cezanne called 'the card players'. For a painting that pricey you’d think it’s an...Tags: Painting, Arts, Arts and Culture, Arts
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Captured Soldier's Family Hopes For His Release
Captured soldier Bowe Bergdahl -- the only U.S. soldier held by the Taliban -- could be released in a possible deal that would allow insurgents to open an office in Gulf nation of Qatar with the aim of holding talks with the United States.
Bergdahl, a...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Taliban, Armed Conflicts
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The Taliban's olive branch
American officials are welcoming a Taliban statement that the Afghan insurgents will set up an office in the Persian Gulf state of Qatar. The move is being seen as a first step toward peace talks aimed at reconciling the Taliban and the Western-backed...Tags: Rebellions, NATO, Saudi Arabia, Unrest, Conflicts and War, International Organizations
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Top NHRA drag-racing team taps Persian Gulf driver
The Fabulous ForumAl-Anabi Racing, a leading team in the NHRA's premier Full Throttle drag-racing series, said Wednesday that Khalid alBalooshi would drive one of its two top-fuel dragsters next season. The team is owned by Sheikh Khalid Al Thani, a member of...... -
Arab League may seek U.N. backing for Syria plan
World NowThe Arab League is considering seeking U.N. Security Council backing for a a long-stalled regional initiative aimed at ending Syria’s bloody crackdown on dissent. The proposal comes after Syria repeatedly flouted deadlines to agree to observers to... -
Islamists way ahead going into Egypt's final round of voting
World NowEgyptians voted Tuesday in the third round of parliamentary elections that so far suggest Islamist parties will become the dominate political voices as the country. Meanwhile, prosecutors made arguments against Hosni Mubarak, 83, who was toppled last year... -
Taliban to open political office in Persian Gulf nation of Qatar
World NowIn its most public indication to date of willingness to enter peace negotiations, the Taliban movement announced Tuesday it planned to open a political office in the Gulf state of Qatar.... -
Qatar asks U.N. to help monitors in Syria
World NowQatar's prime minister says he has asked for help from the United Nations for the Arab League’s observer mission in Syria, according to news reports.... -
Syrian officials say 11 killed in Damascus bombing
World NowAn explosion rocked the Syrian capital on Friday, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens, state media reported. It was the second deadly bombing to strike Syria's capital, Damascus, in as many weeks.... -
Arab troops should be dispatched to Syria, Qatar emir says
World NowSyria, Qatar, Arab League, Arab Spring: Arab troops should be dispatched to Syria to halt bloodshed that has shown no sign of abating despite the presence of Arab League observers in the country, the emir of Qatar has suggested, the first time that an... -
U.N. chief calls on Syria to stop killings as Assad issues amnesty
World NowUnited Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Syrian President Bashar Assad to end the crackdown against a 10-month-old uprising that has left thousands dead. Ban's strong comments on Sunday came as Assad offered amnesty to protesters and army...
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