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An Egyptian journalist holds a candle and a poster supporting EgyptAir during a candlelight vigil for the victims of EgyptAir flight 804 in front of the Journalists’ Syndicate in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, May 24, 2016. AP

Egypt Investigator: French Specialist Vessel Joining Plane Recorders Search

by Mohamed Abdu Hassanein and Asharq Al Awsat English | May 26, 2016 | Middle East

Cairo-Egypt’s air accidents chief Ayman al-Moqadem said on Thursday that a vessel provided by ALSEAMAR, a French company which specializes in marine wreckage searches, will join within hours the hunt for the data recorders of EgyptAir flight MS804 which has...

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A worker at an oil field in Iraq. Reuters

Iraq Gets Initial Approval for Islamic Development Bank Loans

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 26, 2016 | Business

The Islamic Development Bank has given its initial agreement to provide $3 billion in easy loans and grants to cash-strapped Iraq after a similar measure was announced by the International Monetary Fund this month. The Islamic bank’s loan is aimed at helping Iraq cope...

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Humanitarian aid loaded into a plane. Reuters

Saudi Aid to Iraq Kept at Ministry of Migration Depots

by Munaf al Obeidi and Nayef al Rasheed | May 26, 2016 | Middle East

Al-Anbar, al-Riyadh-Saudi aid supplies sent to Iraq have been transported to the warehouses of the Ministry of Migration and Displaced (MOMD) due to the high rent rates of airport warehouses, according to an Iraqi relief official. Ten days after being stored in the...

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King Salman while patronizing King Abdulaziz University’s ceremmony on Wednesday

King Salman: ‘We Look Forward to Keep Pace with Saudi Vision 2030′

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 26, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Jeddah-Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud confirmed that he was keen on science and scientists; explaining that he believes they are the basis of progress and development and through them the Kingdom could reach the level of developed...

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A Houthi stands guard in front of a damaged building. AP

Ten Yemeni Journalists held by Houthis Go on Hunger Strike

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 26, 2016 | Middle East

Dubai-Ten Yemeni journalists held by Houthis have gone on hunger strike to protest the conditions in which they are being held, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Wednesday. “We are very concerned about the detention of journalists in Yemen and we appeal to their...