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Middle East upheaval casts shadow over 'Arab NATO'

A regional military exercise hosted by Egypt excludes Qatar in a blow to anti-Iran unity.

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The Shield of the Arabs I exercise kicks off in Egypt on Nov. 3, bringing together troops and advisers from eight Arab nations. — FACEBOOK/Egypt Armed Forces Spokesman

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