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Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika REUTERS/Louafi Larbi (ALGERIA )

Algeria: Opposition’s Dispute with Government Escalates Legally

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 27, 2016 | Middle East

Algeria – Al-Khabar Media Group challenged a judge’s verdict on sending each of the group’s media director, producer and legal manager -responsible for licensing TV shows at the Ministry of Culture- to jail. The three have been sentenced for continuing to authorize...

Optimism Surrounding Mohammed bin Salman’s Visit to France

by Michel Abu Najm | Jun 27, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Paris – Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was in France on Monday for his official visit during which he will meet with President Francois Hollande in Elysee. Prince Mohammed will also meet senior French officials, including Premier Manuel Valls, Defense...

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Civilians in Fallujah Trapped between ISIS Brutality and PMF Missiles

Fallujah Faces Buzzing Alarms Post-Liberation

by Hamza Mostafa and mounaf obeidi | Jun 27, 2016 | Middle East

Fallujah, Baghdad- Iraqi Armed Forces apprehended aroun 20,000 refugees who had escaped ISIS-fighting clashes in Fallujah, west of Baghdad. Displaced civilians are being held for investigations as to check whether any ISIS militants or extremists have attempted to...

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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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Wefaq Headquarters / Reuters

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...