Latest "Qatar" stories

US forces monitor Mideast skies at Qatar base amid World Cup

The creation of a task force focused on drones and other off-the-shelf battlefield technology at Al-Udeid Air Base shows the U.S. is in Qatar to stay.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

8 weeks ago

Retired Marine general resigns from Brookings amid FBI probe

Retired Gen. John Allen resigned Sunday amid a federal investigation into whether he illegally lobbied on behalf of the wealthy Persian Gulf nation of Qatar.

8 months ago

Brookings places retired Marine general on leave amid FBI probe

The prestigious Brookings Institution has placed its president, retired four-star Marine Gen. John Allen, on administrative leave amid a federal investigation.

8 months ago

FBI seizes retired general’s data related to Qatar lobbying

New federal court filings obtained Tuesday outlined a potential criminal case against former Marine Gen. John R. Allen.

8 months ago

Airmen at Al Udeid warned fatigue was hurting war effort, safety reports show

Sleep deprivation is a chronic problem in the armed forces, sometimes with deadly consequences.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Inside the B-52s’ deployment to support the Afghanistan withdrawal

Airmen would fly 12-hour missions keeping watch over Kabul, then turn into aid workers back in Qatar — passing out baby diapers to refugee mothers, handling passenger lists for outbound C-17s, serving food and more.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago