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Boys run near a hole in the ground after airstrikes by pro-Syrian government forces in the rebel held al-Sakhour neighborhood of Aleppo (Reuters)

Syrian Schools Are Faced With the Threat of Bombing in Aleppo

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 8, 2016 | Middle East

In unofficial schools run by a Syrian charitable organisation in neighbourhoods controlled by the Syrian opposition in Aleppo, children do not come out into the courtyard during break times for fear of barrel bombs falling from the sky onto their heads. The...

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A Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 Fighter jets arrive at the Canadian Air Task Force Flight Operations Area in Kuwait on Oct. 28, 2014.The jets formed part of coalition assistance to security forces in the Republic of Iraq who are fighting against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Canada to End Bombing Missions against ISIS in Iraq and Syria

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 8, 2016 | World

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that Canada would withdraw within weeks six jets that have been bombing targets in Iraq and Syria, in a step to end Canada’s controversial combat role in the effort against ISIS. As the Liberals pledged...

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Syrians line up as they wait to cross into Syria at Oncupinar border crossing in the southeastern city of Kilis, Turkey February 8, 2016. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

With New Influx, Turkey May Close Door for Migrants

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

Syrian refugees have been pouring toward the Turkish borders queuing in thousands, leaving Turkey with no choice but closing the door it has been opening to migrants. The migrant influx surged especially after the escalated strikes around the city of Aleppo by...

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Opinion: The Problems of the Moroccan Curricula and Their Solutions

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Feb 8, 2016 | Opinion

Singling out one reason for extremism involves exaggeration. However, the main cause of extremism is education curricula on the basis that they establish thought. When curricula teach radicalism, they produce militants. In addition to this, education is a huge area...

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Klaus Schwab to Asharq Al-Awsat: The 4th Industrial Revolution a Two Edged Sword

Klaus Schwab to Asharq Al-Awsat: The 4th Industrial Revolution a Two Edged Sword

by Musaid Al-Zayani | Feb 8, 2016 | Business

Dubai- Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab, said that what is being called the 4th Industrial Revolution is a two-edged sword that brings upon both opportunity and risk. The 4th Industrial Revolution is said to enable community potential, yet...