Defecting Syrian PM to leave Jordan for Qatar

Doha : Qatar | Aug 06, 2012 at 7:04 AM PDT

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Defecting Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab was to leave Jordan for Qatar within days, following the example of other high-profile defectors, his spokesperson Mohammad Otri told AFP. "Hijab will go to Doha, where international media are based. He will leave for Qatar tomorrow, the day after or after... FULL ARTICLE AT NOW Lebanon

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