Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
Authorities have not disclosed the cause of death or funeral plans for the leader who ruled Qatar from 1995-2013.
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Explosion and fire at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility injure several
Why it matters: The blast hit the world’s largest LNG hub as Qatar was still recovering from war damage that had already cut export capacity.
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Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures 66 at Ras Laffan
What's new: Qatar said the Barzan facility accident was not sabotage and exports remain unaffected as investigators examine the cause.