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This file photo reportedly shows fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on the Mosul Dam on August 9. (AFP Photo)
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This undated file photo shows cars traveling along the King Fahd Causeway linking the two Gulf Kingdoms of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain announce plans for second causeway
Manama, Asharq Al-Awsat—Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have announced plans to construct a second cross-sea bridge linking the two Gulf kingdoms. The announcement was made following a meeting on Friday in Jeddah between the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi King...Caption:
Lebanese army soldiers ride in a pick-up military vehicle with detained suspects from Arsal, in Labwe in the eastern Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, on August 6, 2014. (Reuters/Hassan Abdallah)
Fear of further violence haunts Lebanese border town
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—Fears of a resurgence of violence in the Lebanese border town of Arsal grew over the weekend, following the return of the body of a resident, Kayed Ghadadah, who was shot dead by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on the outskirts of...Caption:
Pipers walk through the games park at the Braemar Royal Highland Gathering 2014, in Braemar, Scotland, September 6, 2014.(EPA/ROBERT PERRY)
UK promises Scots more powers if they reject independence
London, Reuters—The British government is scrambling to respond to a lurch in the opinion polls towards a vote for Scottish independence this month by promising a range of new powers for Scotland if it chooses to stay within the United Kingdom. British finance...Caption:
A woman stands next to a road sign on September 7, 2014 after an overnight bombing attack, at an Ukrainian army checkpoint in the outskirts of the key southeastern port city of Mariupol. (AFP Photos)