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Rift Grows Between Qatar and Bahrain

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Bahrain has announced it is cutting all ties with Qatar after hackers in Qatar, allegedly linked to terrorist groups, “interfered with the internal affairs” of Bahrain. Qatar has been accused by Bahrain of supporting international terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda and Daesh, along with having financial ties with groups linked to Iran. Qatari diplomats have been given 48 hours to leave Bahrain, white Qatari citizens have been given 14 days. This story will be updated as needed.