Former Qatari Ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former ruler of Qatar, has died at the age of 74, according to the country's state news agency. He ruled Qatar from 1995 until 2013, when he handed power to his son, Sheikh Tamim. His reign was marked by rapid economic development and Qatar's successful bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.