US and Qatar sign defence and aviation deal
Donald Trump said of the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, 'we just like each other', as the pair signed a defence and aviation deal between the US and Qatar. Trump says the deal is worth $200bn (£150bn) and includes 160 jets
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