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Jordan's Solution to Unreliable Egyptian Gas Supply: Qatar

Jordan is mulling a new business relationship with Qatar for its supply of natural gas, saying goodbye to Egypt and its pipeline problems.

Iran Denies Bahrain Terror Cell Ties

Tehran has denied it is linked to a terror cell in Bahrain reported to have been targeting the Saudi ambassador, others.

Arab Delegation Says Bashar 'Eager' to End Syria Crisis

A Qatar-led delegation from the Arab League is in Damascus hoping to mediate an end to Syria's undrest as violence continues.

Qatar and Turkey to Accept Shalit Swap Terrorists

Qatar and Turkey have agreed to accept the terrorists to be deported under the prisoner swap deal to free IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Report: Egypt, Qatar Agree to Halt Gas Supplies to Israel

Egypt reportedly made a commitment in Tehran to stop providing natural gas to Israel. So did Qatar and dozens of other countries.

Report: Qatar is No Friend of Israel

Once seen as a possible bridge to the Arab world, Qatar has turned out to be a fierce foe of Israel, a Foreign Ministry report says.

Syrian Expatriates Rally Against Assad in Doha

Some 4,000 Syrian expatriates staged a rally in support of opposition protesters in their native country in the first rally of its kind.

A-Jad: US and Israel "Hatching Plots"

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinijad beats the drums of conspiracy saying the US and Israel are "Hatching Plots."

Report: Israeli Jet Fighters in Qatar

Israeli-Qatari relations warming up? Hizbullah television says IAF fighter jets landed in Qatar.

Qatar Recalls Envoy Amidst Syrian Bloodshed

Qatar recalls its Syrian envoy after its embassy is attacked by Assad loyalists; 30 protesters were killed overnight in the central city of Homs.

Qatar Mediating US-Taliban Talks

A Pakistani weekly reports that Qatar is mediating talks between the US and the Taliban, so the Obama administration can make an honorable exit.

Qatar to Chair UN General Assembly During PA Bid

As the Palestinian Authority advances plans to seek a unilateral declaration of statehood from the UN, Qatar is set to chair the General Assembly.

Qatar Pulls Out of GCC Brokered Yemen Transition

Qatar has pulled out of the GCC brokered transition agreement

Qatar Seizes Iranian Boats Carrying Weapons

In the Gulf of Bahrain, Qatar seizes two Iranian boats carrying weapons to an undisclosed destination.

PA Official Claims Qatar Invests in Jewish Communities

Saeb Erekat accuses Qatar of investing in Karnei Shomron in Samaria. Regional council says it would accept the funds, but no one has offered any.

Obama-Linked PR Firm Runs Anti-Israel Campaign

A top US public relations firm has a new job: Blaming and delegitimizing Israel, and calling for end of blockade on Hamas.

Minister of Industry Heads for Qatar

The last time an Israeli economic minister visited the emirate was in 2001.

No One Laughed at Qatar Diplomat's Joke

Mohammed Al Madadi’s sarcastic rejoinder to the air marshals on his flight may cost him his consular job. They took him seriously.

Qatar Pledges Money to Gaza Arabs, Just Not Hamas

Qatar's Foreign Ministry will provide a gift of $10 million to the Palestinian Authority, on condition that it does not fall into Hamas hands.

Sudan Govt, Darfur Rebels Reach Peace Deal

The Sudan government has made a ceasefire deal with the Justice and Equality Movement rebel group in Darfur. A formal deal is due in March.

Goldstone Effect: PA in Turmoil over UN Delay

The Goldstone Report has led to political turmoil in the PA as Abbas first delays, then pushes a UN meeting on the subject.