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Bahraini voters cast ballots in the run-off parliamentary and municipal elections in Manama yesterday (AP)

Opinion: America’s Saudi Confusion

by Sawsan Al-Shaer | Jan 28, 2015 | Opinion

Before I begin this article I would like to offer my condolences first to the people of Bahrain, and then to the King and people of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab and Islamic world on the passing of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, may he rest in peace. He was like a gracious...

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This undated file photo shows the Riyadh skyline. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Opinion: Continuing with Reform

by Tawfiq Al-Saif | Jan 28, 2015 | Opinion

The process of reform, if it is to bear fruit and maintain momentum, must be continuous and sustained. According to writer and academic Homa Katouzian, any slowdown in the modernization processes in developing countries can, first and foremost, be put down to...

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Employees of Athens Stock Exchange walk under screens showing falling stocks in red on January 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Greek PM Tsipras promises radical change, markets tumble

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 28, 2015 | World

Athens, Reuters—Leftwing Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras threw down an open challenge to international creditors on Wednesday by halting privatization plans agreed under the country’s bailout deal, prompting a third day of heavy losses on financial markets....

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Nozha Abdelmohsen.

Syrian fashion designer revives ancient Mesopotamian wardrobe

by Hisham Adra | Jan 28, 2015 | Lifestyle & Culture

Damascus, Asharq Al-Awsat—As Syria’s archaeological gems are flattened and looted in the midst of war, one Syrian fashion designer is bringing the ancient civilization of Mari back to life on the catwalk. Nozha Abdelmohsen creates robes and dresses inspired by the...

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Protesters chant slogans against Houthi Shi’ite rebels who hold the capital, Sana’a, on January 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed, File)

Southern Yemen moves towards secession as Houthis call for reconciliation

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 28, 2015 | Middle East

Sana’a and Aden, Reuters/Asharq Al-Awsat—Yemen’s Southern Al-Hirak secessionist movement is poised to take further steps towards breaking away from the rest of the country and restoring the former state of South Yemen, according to political sources in the country....