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British Prime Minister David Cameron. AP

Cameron Quits, EU Vows Unity after Brexit Vote

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jun 24, 2016 | World

Britain has voted to leave the European Union, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron and dealing a huge blow to the European project of greater unity despite pledges by EU officials to remain united. An emotional Cameron, who led the...

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Supporters of Bahraini activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja are seen at a gathering held at Al Wefaq Society’s headquarters in Manama in this file photo taken on February 27, 2012. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Bahrain Revokes Nationality of 13 ISIS Members, Postpones Session to Dissolve Wefaq Islamic Society

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Jun 24, 2016 | Middle East

Bahrain continues its efforts to crack down on terrorism and punish those who are breaching the law and tampering with its national security to generate chaos and friction in the country. On Thursday, Bahrain’s High Criminal Court issued a sentence against 24...

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Muslims gather around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque during
the holy fasting month of Ramazan in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 8,
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Saudi Youth Weave ‘Kaaba’s’ Attire

by Asma Al-Ghabiri | Jun 24, 2016 | Features

With the approach of the last ten days of Ramadan, Muslims head to spend these holy days around the Sacred House of Allah. However, no one ever thought that Kaaba’s attire would be weaved by 20-year-old Saudi youth who succeeded in running the biggest weaving machine...

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French President Francois François Hollande opens a conference on social policy. Reuters/Kenzo Tribouillard

Deputy Crown Prince, Hollande to Discuss Regional Issues in Paris Monday

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 24, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Paris- Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, will meet with French President Francois Hollande during an official visit to Paris next week to discuss regional issues and means to promote ties between the two countries....

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U.S. President Barack Obama. Reuters

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Obama Immigration Plan

by Heba El Koudsy | Jun 24, 2016 | World

Washington-The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a severe blow to President Barack Obama after blocking his bid to shield millions of migrants from deportation. Justices in the under-strength court were split 4-4 over Obama’s bid to change immigration policy by...