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Officials say 5 prisoners sought by US in a swap with Iran left Tehran

The exchange was expected to take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

2 weeks ago

Feds drop lobbying probe of retired Marine general, lawyer says

The Justice Department dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign.

8 months ago

US forces monitor Mideast skies at Qatar base amid World Cup

The creation of a task force focused on drones and other off-the-shelf battlefield technology at Al-Udeid Air Base shows the U.S. is in Qatar to stay.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

10 months ago

Retired Marine general resigns from Brookings amid FBI probe

Retired Gen. John Allen resigned Sunday amid a federal investigation into whether he illegally lobbied on behalf of the wealthy Persian Gulf nation of Qatar.

16 months ago

Brookings places retired Marine general on leave amid FBI probe

The prestigious Brookings Institution has placed its president, retired four-star Marine Gen. John Allen, on administrative leave amid a federal investigation.

16 months ago

FBI seizes retired general’s data related to Qatar lobbying

New federal court filings obtained Tuesday outlined a potential criminal case against former Marine Gen. John R. Allen.

16 months ago