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First Lt. Rasha Al-Tayar, Baghdad’s only female police officer, sits at her desk in her office at a police station in Baghdad, Iraq on September 8, 2014. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

A Policewoman in Baghdad

by Afrah Shawqi | Sep 10, 2014 | Lifestyle & Culture

Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—First Lt. Rasha Al-Tayar, the only policewoman in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, doesn’t hide her delight at people being shocked seeing her on her way to work every day. “At first, people were astonished when they saw me in my military...

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In this undated file photo, a man walks into a halal-certified barbecue restaurant in the Japanese capital Tokyo. (AFP Photo)

Global Islamic economy growing faster than ever: expert

by Eman Al-Khattaf | Sep 10, 2014 | Business

Dammam, Asharq Al-Awsat—The global Islamic economy is growing faster now than at any time previously, attracting increasing investment from around the world, according to the chief executive of a company operating in the sector. Nader Sabri, chief executive of Muslim...

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In this July 28, 2014 file photo, black smoke billows over the skyline as a fire at the oil depot at Tripoli airport rages out of control after being struck in the crossfire of warring militias battling for control of the airfield, in Tripoli, Libya. (AP Photo)

Libyan army calls on Islamists to disarm ahead of Benghazi showdown

by Khalid Mahmoud | Sep 10, 2014 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Libyan National Army, led by renegade Gen. Khalifa Haftar, called on Libya’s militias to disarm, warning that the anti-Islamist militia force is “approaching the finish line” ahead of a renewed assault on the eastern city...

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Followers of the Shi’ite Houthi movement stand in front of riot police near the cabinet building in Sana’a, Yemen, on September 9, 2014. (Reuters/Mohamed Al-Sayaghi)

Yemeni government, Houthis exchange accusations over Sana’a deaths

by Arafat Madabish | Sep 10, 2014 | Middle East

Sana’a, Asharq Al-Awsat—Yemeni and Houthi officials exchanged accusations of responsibility after a number of Houthi protesters and government security officers were killed in clashes in the capital Sana’a on Tuesday. Houthi protesters attempted to storm a...

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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, left, inspects military personnel during his visit to the southern coastal town of Mariupol, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Mikhail Palinchak)

Ukraine says Russia withdrawing forces from east, sees boost for peace

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 10, 2014 | World

Kiev, Reuters—Ukraine’s president said on Wednesday Russia had removed the bulk of its forces from his country, raising hopes for a peace drive now underway after five months of conflict in which more than 3,000 people have been killed. Moscow denies sending...