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state-funded broadcaster owned by the Al Jazeera Media Network, which is 
partly funded by the House of Thani, the ruling family of Qatar. Initially launched 
as an Arabic news and current affairs satellite TV channel, Al Jazeera has since 
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Question: This satellite TV news service based in Qatar has become one of the most important Middle East broadcasters
Answer: Al Jazeera