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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman (R) greets President Barack Obama (C) and first lady Michelle Obama (L) at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, on January 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un observes the military’s river crossing training at an unknown location in North Korea.
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Moscow says North Korean leader Kim confirms Russia visit: Yonhap
Seoul, Reuters—North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has confirmed he will attend celebrations in Russia in May marking the Soviet victory over Germany in the Second World War, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said on Wednesday, citing a Kremlin spokesman. The trip...Caption:
Former Iraqi prime minister Iyad Allawi speaks during an interview with Reuters in Istanbul July 5, 2014. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Iyad Allawi: Iraq has no clear strategy to fight ISIS
Davos, Asharq Al-Awsat—With new Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi having passed the 100-day mark in office earlier this year, Vice President Iyad Allawi has given a grim prognosis regarding the political future of the country and the ongoing battle against the...Caption:
This file photo taken on March 12, 2003 shows an Iraqi Kurd working at an oil refinery in city of Suleimaniyah in the Kurdistan region in Iraq. (AFP Photo/Behrouz Mehri)
War of words continues between Baghdad and Erbil over oil dispute
Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—Disagreements over outstanding debts are threatening to undermine the agreement signed in late 2014 to end a near year-long oil dispute between the Iraqi government in Baghdad and the government of the country’s autonomous Kurdish...Caption:
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz (C) is greeted by dignitaries after arriving at the G20 Leader’s Summit in Brisbane, Australia, on November 13, 2014. (AFP Photo/William West)