News: Qatar

We have started to collect the most important news related to Qatar in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• December 17th 2020 – October 26th 2018
• September 26th 2018 – July 12th 2017
• July 7th 2017 – June 6th 2017
• June 6th 2017 – March 21st 2016
• March 17th 2016 – June 9th 2015
• June 8th 2015 – February 24th 2015
• February 23rd 2015 – November 12th 2014
• November 11th 2014 – June 7th 2014
• June 7th 2014 – February 19th 2014
• February 12th 2014 – October 4th 2013
• October 4th 2013 – July 10th 2013
• June 29th 2013 – March 31st 2013
• March 26th 2013 – December 13th 2012
• December 8th 2012 – August 29th 2012
• August 13th 2012 – January 5th 2012
• January 4th 2012 – August 12th 2011
• July 11th 2011 – March 4th 2011
• March 2nd 2011 – December 3rd 2010
• December 2nd 2010 – February 25th 2010
• November 1st 2009 – September 4th 2008
• May 21st 2008 – January 26th 2007
• December 15th 2006 – February 9th 2006

Qatar: news

Nadal & Federer progress in Qatar

Wednesday, January 4th 2012, 22:03
related places: Doha

Defending Qatar Open champion Roger Federer and world number two Rafael Nadal make progress to the quarter-finals in Doha.
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Sportsday Live - Wednesday 4 January

Wednesday, January 4th 2012, 18:49
related places: Doha

Sportsday Live - featuring reaction to Wednesday's Premier League action and updates from the Qatar Open tennis in Doha.
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Taliban back plan on talks office

Tuesday, January 3rd 2012, 22:04

Afghanistan's Taliban say they have "an initial understanding" to set up an office overseas, possibly in Qatar.
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VIDEO: Taliban back Qatar office plans

Tuesday, January 3rd 2012, 21:33

The Taliban say they have reached a preliminary agreement to set up a political office, possibly in Qatar, as part of Western plans to end the war.
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Qatar flexing muscle in changing world

Wednesday, December 28th 2011, 15:43

Qatar willing and able to play greater global role
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VIDEO: Qatar makes gains from Arab unrest

Wednesday, December 28th 2011, 12:34

The unrest in the Middle East during 2011 has allowed the small state of Qatar to rise significantly in prominence, although it now faces criticism it is pushing an Islamist agenda within the region.
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Karzai backs Taliban Qatar plan

Wednesday, December 28th 2011, 0:40
related countries: Afghanistan

Afghan President Hamid Karzai say he would back the opening of a Taliban liaison office in Qatar if it would help towards peace.
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Migrants workers flock to Qatar

Thursday, December 8th 2011, 0:30

Qataris outnumbered in their own country
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Pakistan releases 'royal' falcons

Wednesday, November 23rd 2011, 0:05
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Karachi

Custom officials in the Pakistani city of Karachi release 52 falcons they say were unlawfully transported into the country from Qatar.
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Fifa lobbied over Qatar labourers

Thursday, November 17th 2011, 13:31

Trade union activists warn Fifa they will campaign to stop the 2022 football World Cup being held in Qatar unless workers' rights there improve.
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Pakistan seizes 'royal' falcons

Wednesday, November 16th 2011, 17:11
related countries: Pakistan

Pakistani customs officials seize 74 hunting falcons they say were being unlawfully brought into the country by a member of the Qatari royal family.
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London beats Doha to stage Worlds

Friday, November 11th 2011, 16:40
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Doha

London is selected ahead of Doha to host the 2017 World Athletics Championships.
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Coe denies double decision talks

Wednesday, November 9th 2011, 21:06
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Doha, London

Lord Coe believes both London and Doha are focusing on their battle for the 2017 world championships despite reports one of them may be awarded the 2019 event.
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Arab film makers look to uprisings for material

Wednesday, November 2nd 2011, 18:13
related places: Doha

Doha film festival crowd gripped by Arab Spring
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Normal scoops Doha Tribeca prize

Monday, October 31st 2011, 11:47
related countries: Algeria

A movie about disillusioned Algerian youth wins the top prize at the Doha Tribeca film festival, which honours Middle Eastern cinema.
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PSG interested in signing Beckham

Friday, September 16th 2011, 7:22
related countries: France

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo reveals he would like to bring "pop star" David Beckham to the Qatari-owned club.
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Qatar forges new global role

Monday, September 12th 2011, 23:02
related countries: Libya

Qatar forges new global role with support for Libya rebels
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Barcelona drops 2017 Worlds bid

Sunday, September 4th 2011, 13:11
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Doha, London

London and Doha will go head to head for the right to host the 2017 World Athletics Championships after Barcelona withdrew its bid.
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Meeting to raise $2.5bn Libya aid

Wednesday, August 24th 2011, 19:42
related countries: Libya
related places: Doha

A donors' meeting is being held in Doha, the capital of Qatar, to raise $2.5bn (£1.5bn) for Libya's National Transitional Council.
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Tanzania ban on wildlife exports

Thursday, August 18th 2011, 17:05
related countries: Tanzania

Tanzania bans wildlife exports after about 130 animals and birds - including giraffes and vultures - were smuggled out in a Qatari-registered plane.
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Olympic homes sold in £557m deal

Friday, August 12th 2011, 19:49
related countries: United Kingdom

A company owned by the Qatari Royal family and British partners will take over the Olympic village after the games.
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