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Sunni tribesmen take part in military training, as they prepare to fight against militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on the outskirts of Ramadi, west of Baghdad, on November 16, 2014. (Reuters/Ali Al-Mashhadani)
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Two daughters learn the news of the death of their father yesterday, north of Jabalya (AFP)
Israeli cabinet approves controversial “Jewish state” bill
Tel Aviv and Ramallah, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Israeli cabinet approved a draft bill on Sunday to officially recognize the country as a “Jewish state,” amid criticisms regarding the law discriminating against Arab residents in Israel, from both Israeli politicians and the...Caption:
Tunisian presidential candidate Beji Caid Essebsi after casting his ballot in the presidential election yesterday (AP)
Veteran Sebsi leads Tunisian presidential race: exit polls
Tunis, Asharq Al-Awsat—Veteran Tunisian politician Beji Caid El-Sebsi leads the race to become Tunisia’s first directly elected president since the ouster of Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali in 2011, according to initial exit polls. Sebsi’s campaign manager claimed he was...Caption:
US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden listen as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks during a press conference to announce Hagel’s departure at the White House on November 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. (AFP)
Hagel resigns as US defense secretary
Washington, Reuters—US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has resigned, the first major change to President Barack Obama’s cabinet since his Democrats were routed in midterm elections three weeks ago. Hagel was appointed less than two years ago as Obama pushed his...Caption:
Qatar’s new ambassador to Riyadh, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Thamir Al Thani (L), meets with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday, November 24, 2014. (SPA)