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FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 file photo, FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa of Bahrain during an extraordinary FIFA congress in Zurich, Switzerland. The SRA group of trade unions and rights advocates said in a letter to the AFC’s president, Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, urging Asia’s soccer body on Wednesday June 3, 2020, to mandate respecting human rights into bidding for and organizing the 2027 Asian Cup. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, FILE)

AFC urged to mandate human rights into 2027 Asian Cup bids

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Washington's peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad attends the inauguration ceremony for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File) **FILE**

Afghan officials: Taliban attack on army checkpoint kills 6

By TAMEEM AKHGAR - Associated Press

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 11, 2015 file photo, Bayern fans wave flags and scarfs before their Champions League soccer match against Shakhtar Donetsk in Munich, southern Germany. Even though the protests have stopped amid the coronavirus outbreak, many Bayern Munich fans are still pushing for their club to take its Qatari sponsor to task for human rights abuses in the country. Bayern is sponsored by state-owned carrier Qatar Airways and has been holding mid-season training camps in the Persian Gulf country since 2011.(AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson, file)

Fans continue to question Bayern Munich’s silence on Qatar

By CIARÁN FAHEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 file photo, Qatar's defender Salem Al Hajri, lies on the pitch after shoes and bottles where thrown in by United Arab Emirates fans during their AFC Asian Cup semifinal soccer match at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A legal challenge by the United Arab Emirates soccer federation that threatens Qatar’s 2019 Asian Cup title will be heard at sport’s highest court. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 it will hear the UAE's appeal on March 12 in a case that alleges Qatar fielded two ineligible players at the tournament. The Asian Cup was hosted by the UAE during an ongoing diplomatic rift with neighboring Qatar, which will stage the next World Cup in 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, file)

Sports court hears UAE challenge to Qatar’s Asian Cup title

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani speaks during a news conference at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March, 1, 2020. Ghani said Sunday he won't be releasing the 5,000 prisoners the Taliban say must be freed before intra-Afghan negotiations can begin. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Afghan peace deal hits first snag over prisoner releases

By KATHY GANNON - Associated Press

AP Interview: Qatar says Gulf snub in Afghan signing unwise

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

Former Taliban hostage in Doha to witness peace deal

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American Airlines, Qatar will split revenue on some flights

By DAVID KOENIG - Associated Press

Dec. 16, 2019 - Al Khor, Qatar - Mouatz Al Khayyat, Chairman of Power Holding International, which founded the Baladna dairy with the inception of the blockade. The facility now produces 80 percent of the country's requirements for milk.

Qatar prospers under blockade by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain

By Jacob Wirtschafter - Special to The Washington Times

Qatar's Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani attends the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Qatar emir names new prime minister from within royal court

By AYA BATRAWY - Associated Press

In this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 photo Bayern Munich fans gather for a panel discussion on the club’s sponsorship links with Qatar and its lack of response to alleged human rights abuses in the country at the EineWeltHaus (One World House) in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Ciaran Fahey)

Bayern Munich fans accuse club of turning blind eye to Qatar

By CIARÁN FAHEY - Associated Press

UN body welcomes ‘milestone’ in Qatar labor reforms

By JOSEPH KRAUSS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 file photo, Qatar's defender Salem Al Hajri, lies on the pitch after shoes and bottles where thrown in by United Arab Emirates fans during their AFC Asian Cup semifinal soccer match at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A legal challenge by the United Arab Emirates soccer federation that threatens Qatar’s 2019 Asian Cup title will be heard at sport’s highest court. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 it will hear the UAE's appeal on March 12 in a case that alleges Qatar fielded two ineligible players at the tournament. The Asian Cup was hosted by the UAE during an ongoing diplomatic rift with neighboring Qatar, which will stage the next World Cup in 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, file)

Court date set for UAE appeal against Qatar’s Asian Cup win

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Flamengo's Gabriel Barbosa celebrates with Flamengo fans end of the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Flamengo and Al Hilal at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar).

Influx of club fans a ‘22 World Cup testing ground for Qatar

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Israel allows shipment of rescue vehicles into Gaza

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FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2019 file photo, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Egypt’s president has called for “decisive” and “collective” action against countries supporting terrorism.&quot; His comments are an apparent reference to Turkey and Qatar, who back the Muslim Brotherhood group, which is outlawed by the Egyptian government. Addressing a two-day forum on peace in Africa in the southern city of Aswan, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi says achieving sustainable development in Africa is needed, along with efforts to fight militant groups.(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Egypt urges decisive action against states backing ‘terror’

By BY SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

A Qatari flag flies in front of a banner showing Saudi King Salman with Arabic reads, &quot;We pledge you to listen and obey&quot; at a trade center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 ahead of the Gulf Cooperation Council &quot;GCC&quot;, 40th summit. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Qatar emir not attending annual Gulf summit in Saudi Arabia

By AYA BATRAWY - Associated Press

UN labor body: Qatar pledges to end ‘kafala’ employment laws

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Empty seats before the the women's 100 meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Qatar’s World Cup challenge magnified by track worlds issues

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press