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Special Forces Target ISIS in Hawija, Iraq Officials Say

Special Forces Target ISIS in Hawija, Iraq Officials Say

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 8, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

BAGHDAD, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Foreign special forces have been carrying out raids on an ISIS stronghold in northern Iraq ahead of an offensive planned later this year to retake Mosul, the largest city under the group’s control, Iraq’s parliamentary...

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Man Facing U.S. Terrorism Charges Appears Before Houston Court

Man Facing U.S. Terrorism Charges Appears Before Houston Court

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 8, 2016 | Latest News, World

HOUSTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – A Palestinian born in Iraq who entered the United States as a refugee more than five years ago appeared in federal court in Houston on Friday to face charges he supplied support to ISIS and lied to U.S. officials. Omar Faraj Saeed...

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The snow brought Down the tent on Syrian refugees

Syrian Refugees Face Another Winter in Flimsy Shelters

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 8, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

BAR ELIAS, Lebanon, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Syrian refugee Hussein Hammoud is banking on a broom handle to protect his 12 children from the winter cold. He is using one to prop up the flimsy shelter that has already collapsed once this year under the weight of snow in...

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Syria Rebels Warns U.N. “Pressure” Will Prolong Syria War

Syria Rebels Warns U.N. “Pressure” Will Prolong Syria War

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 8, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

BEIRUT, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Syrian rebels said President Bashar al-Assad’s opponents are under international pressure to make concessions that would prolong the conflict, underscoring their doubts about a new U.N.-led drive for peace talks planned to begin...

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WHO Calls for Access to Yemen’s “Virtually Besieged” City of Taiz

WHO Calls for Access to Yemen’s “Virtually Besieged” City of Taiz

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 8, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

LONDON, Jan 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday appealed for immediate access to the Yemeni city of Taiz where it said all hospitals had been forced to close some services and were overwhelmed with wounded patients. WHO...