News Channel Fights Qatar Airways' Malicious Falsehood Suit
An Arabic news channel has denied claims by Qatar Airways that it broadcast a false video to create fear that the airline's flights could be shot down during an air blockade instituted by governments in the region over Qatar's alleged terrorism links.
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