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The official FIFA World Cup Countdown Clock on Doha's corniche, overlooking the skyline of Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. One of the worldâÄ™s biggest sporting events has thrown an uncomfortable spotlight on QatarâÄ™s labor system, which links workersâÄ™ visas to employers and keeps wages low for workers toiling in difficult conditions. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)