Qatar Denied Claims in Support of Islamic State

Senior officials from Qatar have denied claims that the country is supporting terrorist groups in Syria such as Islamic State. 
They said Qatar had only provided support to moderate militants, in co-ordination with the CIA and other Western and Arab intelligence agencies.  They added that strict financial controls had been put in place. The comments come ahead of a visit to the UK this week by the Qatar's ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.  Officials said Qatar has nothing to hide over its support for groups in Syria fighting President Assad's regime.