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Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing 4-2 to Chile in penalty kicks during the Copa America Centenario championship soccer match, Sunday, June 26. AP

Messi Retires from International Football

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jun 27, 2016 | Sports

Lionel Messi sensationally announced his retirement from international football on Sunday after Argentina lost a final for the third year in a row, with Chile winning the Copa America. The heartbroken Barcelona superstar was distraught after missing a spot-kick as...

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Bahrain to Decide Tuesday on Dissolving al-Wefaq

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Jun 27, 2016 | Middle East

Manama-The Bahraini government re-scheduled the September 4 court hearing on dissolving al-Wefaq Society for Tuesday. Represented by the Ministry of Justice, the Bahraini government demanded the implementation of article 23 of Law on Political Associations which...

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Clashes and Arrests in the Al-Aqsa Mosque at the End of Ramadan

by Kifah Ziboun | Jun 27, 2016 | Middle East

The fiercest clashes in months erupted inside Al-Aqsa mosque yesterday between worshippers and Israeli occupation forces that stormed the mosque accompanied by settlers who insisted on conducting “provocative” tours inside it. The clashes came at the beginning of the...

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Collective Iftar Trays Prepared by Volunteers in Sudan

Sudan: Nuba Residents Share Iftar with Passersby

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 27, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

Al-Nuba (Sudan) (AFP) – As the sun sets over the Sudanese village of Al-Nuba, Ibrahim Abdelrahim rolls out carpets by the side of the Khartoum highway and his friends line them with plates of food. Minutes later, groups of villagers rush into the road, shouting...

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Late Saudi FM Prince Saud al-Faisal. AFP

Khalid bin Saud: Invasion of Kuwait, Starting Point of Al Faisal’s Health Troubles

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 27, 2016 | Features, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh- A year ago, on June 27th, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lost an exceptional diplomat who had served his country for four decades. Suffering inside all the turmoil and anxiety ravaging the country and Arab region throughout his career, Prince Saud al-Faisal had...