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Opinion: Morons and Traitors

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | May 24, 2015 | Opinion

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah recently slammed those criticizing him, saying: “Anyone who says anything contrary to what is said here is a moron, is blind, and a traitor. The Shi’ites of the American embassy are traitors, agents, and morons. No one can alter our...

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This picture released on Thursday, May 21, 2015 by the website of Islamic State militants, shows a bunker with a heavy machine gun mounted on its top at Palmyra air base that was captured by the Islamic State militants after a battle with the Syrian government forces in Palmyra, Syria. (The website of Islamic State militants via AP)

Syria says Islamic State executes hundreds in Palmyra

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 24, 2015 | Middle East

Beirut, Reuters—Islamic State fighters have executed at least 400 people in Palmyra since capturing the ancient Syrian city four days ago, Syrian state media said on Sunday. It was not immediately possible to verify the account, but it was consistent with reports by...

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Renee Robinson (R) stands with protesters outside the Justice Center following the not guilty verdict for Cleveland police officer Michael Brelo on manslaughter charges in Cleveland, Ohio, May 23, 2015. (Reuters/Aaron Josefczyk)

Cleveland protests erupt after officer found not guilty in fatal shooting of two unarmed suspects

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 24, 2015 | World

Cleveland, Reuters—A Cleveland police officer was found not guilty on Saturday in the shooting deaths of an unarmed black man and a woman after a high-speed car chase in 2012, one in a series of cases that have raised questions over police conduct and race relations...