Qatar shuts down pro-Islamist TV channel in thaw with Egypt
 

23-12-14 05:14 PM

Al-Jazeera affiliate Egypt Direct ceases broadcast, raising hopes for release of three al-Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt Qatar has moved to repair relations with Egypt and its own Gulf neighbours by shutting down a controversial pro-Islamist TV channel that has infuriated the military-backed authorities in Cairo. Al-Jazeera, which is owned by the Qatari royal family, announced on Monday ...

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