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FBI probing ex-CIA officer’s spying for World Cup host Qatar

A former CIA officer who spied on Qatar’s rivals to help the tiny Arab country land this year’s World Cup is now under FBI scrutiny and newly obtained documents show he offered clandestine services that went beyond soccer to try to influence U.S. policy, an Associated Press investigation found.

https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-technology-sports-soccer-religion-5af544d34cded38ff4093587d2efa0de?

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Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynecological examinations of passengers won’t be repeated

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A senior Qatar Airways executive told an Australian Senate inquiry on Wednesday there would be no repeat of an incident at Doha’s international airport in 2020 in which female passengers were subjected to invasive gynecological examinations.

https://apnews.com/article/australia-qatar-airways-gynecological-exam-senate-c99496aa6691bc5be8ebe27545d152db?

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During President Trump’s visit to Qatar on Wednesday, Boeing secured a $96 billion deal to provide the Gulf state with up to 210 jets. The order was for 130 American-made 787 Dreamliners and 30 of its 777-9s. There are also options in place for an additional 50 Dreamliners and 777X. The aircraft maker called the agreement its “largest-ever” widebody order. It comes at the right time for Boeing, which has experienced financial difficulties, a crippling strike and a string of safety incidents in recent years. The deal was inked just days after Trump said he plans to accept a luxury jet as a gift from Qatar. That move has sparked outrage as well as security and ethical concerns from both Republicans and Democrats.