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Assad Al-Zoubi

Syrian Opposition: Iranian-Russian Plan to Break into Aleppo, Ghouta

by Fatah Al-Rahman Youssef | May 12, 2016 | Middle East

Riyadh- Syrian Opposition official Asaad al-Zoubi, head of the negotiating delegation, warned of the presence of an Iranian-Russian plan set out to break into Aleppo and the eastern Ghouta, located near Damascus. Over the last few hours, more than 3,000 Iranian troops...

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Carlos Ghosn. Reuters

Nissan Takes Key Stake in Scandal-hit Mitsubishi Motors

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 12, 2016 | Business

Nissan Motor Co. will take a 34 percent stake in scandal-ridden Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in a deal that aims to repeat the success of the Nissan-Renault alliance. Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn said on Thursday in a joint press conference with Mitsubishi Motors Chairman...

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed surrounded by journalists and honored winners at the conclusion ceremony for the Arab Media Forum in its 15th edition, Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab Media Forum Concludes…Abdulrahman al-Rashed Awarded Media Personality of the Year

by Musaid Al-Zayani | May 12, 2016 | Media

Dubai-The Arab Media Forum concluded on Wednesday by honoring Al Arabiya’s Former General Manager Abdulrahman Al-Rashed with the “Media Personality of the Year” award, which was handed to him by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin...

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The Tokyo Stadium, one of the proposed Olympic stadiums for the 2020 Summer Olympic games, is seen in this computer-generated file handout image. Reuters

Tokyo Organizers Deny 2020 Olympics Bribery Allegations

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 12, 2016 | Sports

Japan denied on Thursday allegations of a $1.5 million payment made during the winning bid for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games, saying they had won it cleanly. Britain’s The Guardian newspaper reported Wednesday that the Tokyo bid team “or those acting on...

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Manama by Asharq Al-Awsat

Bahrain: Advancing Reform, Basyouni’s Counsels are Not the Finish Line

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | May 12, 2016 | Middle East

Manama- Bahrain on Wednesday confirmed its commitment on proceeding with the Kingdom’s reform project outlined by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The government stressed that executing recommendations given by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry...