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U.S. President Barack Obama and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton wave to the crowd after the President spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Reuters

Obama Passes Torch to Clinton, Slams Trump

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jul 28, 2016 | World

U.S. President Barack Obama painted an optimistic picture of America’s future and offered full-throated support for Hillary Clinton’s bit to beat Donald Trump, warning the 2016 race was not just about politics, but the nature of democracy in the country....

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Israeli soldiers patrol near the border with the Gaza Strip November 16, 2012. Reuters

Palestinian Killed in West Bank Raid

by Kifah Ziboun | Jul 28, 2016 | Middle East

Ramallah, London- After clashes that lasted around eight hours, Israeli occupation forces shot dead on Wednesday a Palestinian who the military said was responsible for an attack that killed a rabbi in a drive-by shooting in the occupied West Bank earlier this month....

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Saudi Arabia Adopts Three International Indexes for Youth Decision-Making

by Abdul Hadi Habtor | Jul 28, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh-As part of its Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has adopted three international indexes, which will contribute to the decision-making process and guidance policies to the kingdom’s young generation. The King Salman Youth Center has announced the inking of an agreement...

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Residents dive into the Tigris river to take a swim and cool off in northern Baghdad’s Adhamiya district. Reuters

Iran Deepens Suffering of Iraqis by Cutting off Electricity

by Hamza Mustafa | Jul 28, 2016 | Middle East

Baghdad, London-Iraqis, particularly those living in the southern city of Basra, were surprised on Wednesday when Iran cut off electricity supplies to the country, deepening their sufferings in light of high temperatures reaching 48 degrees. Despite providing some...

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Sarari’s Liberation Reveals Iranian Training Centers

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 28, 2016 | Middle East

Taiz-The Yemeni legitimate forces have liberated Al-Sarari region in Taiz after months of clashes with the Houthi militias and Saleh’s forces. Near the village, government forces found a barrack used as a weapons depot and as a base to train insurgents based on the...