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A fighter from Jabhat al-Nusra in Syria earlier this year. Qatar has facilitated fundraising efforts to provide money and weapons to Islamic militants like Jabhat al-Nusra, which is al-Qaeda's branch in Syria.

How Qatar is placing its bets on militant terrorist groups

Global Politics

An investigation by the New York Times has shown how the tiny Gulf state of Qatar is supporting a wide range of Islamist groups across the Middle East. This includes Hamas, Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and even al-Qaeda’s official branch in Syria, Jabhat al-Nusra.

Qatar’s neighbors are pressuring the small Gulf country to fall in line

Global Politics
US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (R) are seated during a meeting at the United Nations.

Saudi facepalm over US pursuit of deals with Iran, Syria

Global Politics

U.S. agrees to sell billions of dollars of military equipment to Saudi Arabia, Iraq

United States plans’ for leaving Iraq include large military presence in Kuwait

Contradictions as Britian Admits Role in Training Saudi National Guard

The British government has been training the troops used to suppress some of the pro-democracy protesters in the Arab world includingthe Saudi Arabian National Guard sent into Bahrain. This seems to contradict expressions by the British government of “deep concern” after Bahrain’s ruling royal family used Saudi troops to put down Shi’ite demonstrators. However, the […]

Living on Earth Marks 20 Years On the Air

We’re celebrating! On April 5, 1991, Living on Earth began its weekly broadcasts on 100 public radio stations as a half hour show with a five minute environmental news roundup. Twenty years later Founder and host Steve Curwood recalls what motivated the launch of the series.

Questions over Saudi support in Bahrain

Conflict & Justice

The World’s Laura Lynch reports that Saudi Arabia’s decision to send troops into Bahrain is causing concern as both Saudis and the wider world wonder whether the conflict in the island nation could escalate.

The World

Saudi government warns against protests

Conflict & Justice

The Saudi government and religious authorities have warned against protests in the Kingdom. The World’s Laura Lynch looks at what’s at stake for both the government and those who say they are fighting for their rights.

Protest in Saudi Arabia

Conflict & Justice

The World’s Laura Lynch reports from Saudi Arabia, on some of the first street protests to be held by the country’s Shi’ia minority, following weeks of unrest in other Arab nations.