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Iraqi security forces take part in training, as they prepare to fight against militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, at a training camp on the outskirts of Mosul on January 10, 2015. (Reuters/Azad Lashkari)
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Negotiators attend talks between representatives of the Syrian government and the opposition in Moscow on January 28, 2015.
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Moscow talks only chance for Syria settlement: Russian official
Moscow, Asharq Al-Awsat—Moscow is the only place where the Syrian opposition and the government of President Bashar Al-Assad can negotiate a political settlement for the Syrian conflict, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov told Asharq Al-Awsat on...Caption:
Israeli soldiers secure the Israel-Lebanon border, on January 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Hezbollah does not represent Lebanon’s government: Information Minister
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—Lebanon’s government is seeking to “minimize” the repercussions of the latest standoff between Israel and Hezbollah along Lebanon’s southern borders, Lebanese Information Minister Ramzi Jarih told Asharq Al-Awsat on Wednesday. Jarih did not...Caption:
New Saudi King Salman attends a ceremony with world leaders offering their condolences following the death of the late Saudi King, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, at the Diwan royal palace in Riyadh January 24, 2015. (Reuters/Yoan Valat)
Opinion: The Future of Saudi Foreign Policy
So far, there has been no indication that Saudi Arabia intends to change the direction of its foreign policy, either partially or completely. Saudi policy is usually set in stone, though the world around the Kingdom has changed a lot. Therefore it’s not necessary for...Caption:
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is working to secure release of Japanese journalist held by ISIS before deadline expires on January 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)