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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. AP

Sanders Pushes Back on Biden Claim that he’s Ready to Endorse Clinton

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jul 1, 2016 | World

Clinton clinched the party nomination earlier in June, by the time Sanders had stated he would work with Clinton to win over Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, he had yet to endorse Clinton and has kept his own election campaign alive. However,...

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A convoy of the Iraqi anti-terrorism force drives on a road during an advance towards Fallujah. Reuters

Abadi Justifies PMF Violations, Secures their Role in Upcoming Mosul Battles

by Hamza Mostafa and mounaf obeidi | Jul 1, 2016 | Middle East

Fallujah,Baghdad- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Thursday gave a speech in which he tried to justify all recorded violations of Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) against the people of Iraq, and hinted that the group despite violations will be involved in...

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Opinion: Britain – Chasing the Brexit Mirage

by Amir Taheri | Jul 1, 2016 | Opinion

This has been a week of shrieking headlines telling us “UK Leaves EU” or “Britain Out of Europe”. The headlines refer to the referendum held last Thursday asking Brits whether they wish to remain in or get out of the European Union. As you know, a slight majority...

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Participants at the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting, Beijing, China. (g20.org)

Saudi Energy Minister: International Community Should Increase Use of Renewable Energy

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 1, 2016 | Business

Riyadh – Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources called on the international community to join efforts in order to provide sufficient and reliable energy to the entire world population and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to the lowest possible...

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A model displays the 1109 carat “Lesedi La Rona” diamond at Sotheby’s in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., May 4, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Giant Diamond Fails to Sell at Auction

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 1, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

London-The biggest uncut diamond to be discovered in over a century failed to sell at a Sotheby’s auction on Wednesday, but the chief executive of Lucara Diamond Corp, the company that found the gem, said there was interest from buyers in the diamond trade. Bids...