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A pro-Russian separatist aims his rifle at a suspect car near the eastern Ukrainian city of Debaltseve, on January 28, 2015.
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EU wins Greek backing to extend Russia sanctions, delays decision on new steps

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 30, 2015 | World

Brussels and Kiev, Reuters—European Union foreign ministers extended existing sanctions against Russia on Thursday, holding off on tighter economic measures for now but winning the support of the new left-leaning government of Greece, whose position had been in doubt....

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman (C) speaks to Crown Prince Muqrin, (center L) in Riyadh on January 24, 2015. (AP Photo/SPA)

Opinion: A Seamless Transition

by Osman Mirghani | Jan 30, 2015 | Opinion

People from time to time question the future of monarchies in the Middle East, and their ability to face the challenges posed by their turbulent surroundings. They continue to ask these questions though it has became obvious that the region’s monarchies have proved to...

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epa04579855 A handout photograph made available by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows new Saudi King, Salman bin Abdul Aziz (R) receiving dignitaries, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 23 January 2015. Saudi King Abdullah died in the early hours of 23 January, aged 90, after ruling since 2005 though he had been defacto ruler since 1995 […]

Opinion: Saudi Arabia’s greatest asset is stability

by Amir Taheri | Jan 30, 2015 | Opinion

In one of those coincidences that adds spice to history, the meeting this week between US President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman Bin Abdulaziz also marked the 70th anniversary of the first meeting between the leaders of the two nations. For it was...

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Japanese journalist Kenji Goto (L) and Jordanian pilot Lt. Muath Al-Kaseasbeh (R) were both captured by ISIS in Syria.
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Jordan seeks proof captive pilot alive before any ISIS trade

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 29, 2015 | Middle East

Amman, AP—Jordan on Thursday demanded proof from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants that a Jordanian pilot they are holding is still alive, despite purported threats by the group to kill the airman at sunset unless an Al-Qaeda prisoner is freed from...

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The wife of a passenger aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 holds a picture of her husband walking with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak, at a news conference in Putrajaya, on January 29, 2015. (Reuters/Olivia Harris)

Malaysia declares MH370 an “accident”, airline to proceed with compensation

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 29, 2015 | World

Kuala Lumpur, Reuters—Malaysia declared on Thursday the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 an accident, clearing the way for the airline to pay compensation to victims’ relatives while the search for the plane goes on. The Boeing 777 aircraft...