sheik
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Al-Hela, a businessman and tribal sheik from Yemen, was first captured in Egypt in 2002 and held overseas before being brought to Guantánamo two years later.
From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2023
The outlet noted that Ferguson has experienced some public hiccups, like the time she was caught promising a News of the World reporter disguised as a sheik access to Andrew in exchange for nearly $700,000.
From Fox News • Jul. 26, 2021
Ron Kuby, who once represented a blind Egyptian sheik sentenced to life in prison after a 1990s Manhattan terrorism trial, said the lockup houses some of “the highest-security prisoners on earth.”
From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2019
But Mr Dutton defended his department against accusations that a visa for the sheik should never have been approved.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2016
Soon, the sheik and his retinue left, and the viewing by the public resumed.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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The Middle East and Central Asia - Introductory
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