Qatar's emir warns against military action in Gulf dispute

Dubai, Oct 29 (AP) Qatar's emir has warned against anymilitary confrontation over the ongoing diplomatic disputebetween his country and four other ...
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Dubai, Oct 29 (AP) Qatar's emir has warned against anymilitary confrontation over the ongoing diplomatic disputebetween his country and four other Arab nations.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says: "I'm fearful thatif anything happens, if any military act happens, this regionwill be in chaos."Speaking to the American television network CBS's "60Minutes" news programme, Sheikh Tamim also acknowledged thatUS President Donald Trump offered to host a meeting betweenthe parties.

Sheikh Tamim said: "It was supposed to be very soon, thismeeting. But I don't have any response."The "60 Minutes" interview will air tonight in the US,Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emiratesstarted boycotting Qatar in June over allegations it supportsextremists, which Qatar denies. (AP)KIS.

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