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Yemenis stand outside parliament as MPs debate the new government’s program in Sana’a, Yemen, on December 16, 2014.
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A night view of the Gate building is seen at the Dubai International Financial Center, DIFC, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)
Oil drops below $59 for first time since 2009
London, Reuters—Oil fell below 59 US dollars a barrel for the first time since May 2009 on Tuesday, extending a six-month selloff as slowing Chinese factory activity and weakening emerging-market currencies added to concerns about demand. International benchmark Brent...Caption:
File photo of Palestinian Observer to the UN, Riyad Mansour. (AP Photo)
Palestine draft resolution to be proposed on Wednesday: UN envoy
Ramallah, Asharq Al-Awsat—Palestinian envoy to the United Nations Riyad Mansour has confirmed that a draft resolution will most likely be proposed to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, calling for Israel to withdraw from the territory the Palestinians wish to claim...Caption:
Iraq’s starting eleven sing the national anthem ahead of their Gulf Cup football match against Kuwait at the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium in Riyadh on November 14, 2014. (Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images)
Qatar Sports Club loan coach to Iraq for Asian Cup
Doha, Reuters—Qatar Sports Club (QSC) have allowed head coach Radhi Shenaishil a leave of absence to take charge of his native Iraq at next month’s Asian Cup. “With the spirit of sincere cooperation in the Arab sports world, which we hope will lead to...Caption:
People pray and lay flowers near the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Martin Place following a dramatic siege in Sydney, Australia, on December 16, 2014. (EPA/Nikki Short)