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Members of Lebanon’s Shiite Muslim movement Hezbollah

Saudi Arabia Sanctions 4 firms, 3 Lebanese men Linked to Hezbollah

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 26, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

The Saudi Arabian Interior Ministry on Friday designated and imposed sanctions on four companies and three Lebanese men as having links to the Shi’ite Muslim group Hezbollah. 1- Fadi Hussein Sarhan (Lebanese National). Place of birth: Kafr Kila. Date of birth...

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US Secretary of State John Kerry answers questions about the ceasefire in Syria at the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (EPA)

Washington: Iran Has Reduced its Military Presence in Syria But is Transporting Weapons to Lebanon

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 26, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

While a “cessation of hostilities” agreement in Syria will come into effect at midnight today amidst broad support from almost all parties, the US Secretary of State John Kerry said yesterday that Iran has withdrawn “a large number of Revolutionary Guards forces” and...

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Supporters of FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa of Bahrain show support outside the Extraordinary FIFA Congress in Zurich, Switzerland February 26, 2016.- Reuters

Pro-Salman Supporters Greet Delegates at FIFA Congress

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 26, 2016 | Sports

A group of about 50 supporters of Bahraini Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa’s bid to be elected FIFA president rallied on the road as delegates arrived before casting their votes in Zurich for new leader of world soccer on Friday. The crowd cheered while...