Qatar's emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani is stepping down and handing power to his son, the country's 33-year-old crown prince.
Qatar's Emir Transfers Power to Son
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French President Jacques Chirac, right, smiles to Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani prior to their talks at the Elysee Palace December 11, 1996 in Paris.
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In this March 26, 2013 file photo, Emir of Qatar Sheik Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani, center, attends the opening session of the Arab League Summit in Doha.
