Government says buildings were 'uninhabitable,' proper notice was given, and that alternative 'safe and appropriate accommodation' has been found

Thousands conscripted for military service ahead of massive tournament, Reuters reports; 'Most people are there because they have to be,' source says

Chief executive Mark Bullingham assures community Qatari police have been told to be tolerant during showpiece tournament; pride flags also permitted

Section of website offering packages for international soccer tournament has menu to find local Middle East agent, but Israel not among countries available

Agreement with Jordanian, European authorities to shorten flights comes after deal to allow Israelis to attend tournament in Gulf nation

Despite lack of ties between Doha and Jerusalem, Israel says soccer fans holding match tickets will be granted entry; announcement makes no mention of security concerns

Calls for Tehran to be expelled from international competition come after 2,000 female ticket holders were barred from qualifier match against Lebanon

With the cancelation of Russian Formula One Grand Prix and calls for country to be expelled from soccer's World Cup, opposition may rise inside Russia against invasion of Ukraine

'No more words, time to act!' Polish soccer federation president says; FIFA yet to take a clear position on the matter

Associated Press investigation finds Doha hired Kevin Chalker to spy on rival bidders and the officials who picked Qatar as host for 2022 tourney; he also kept tabs on critics