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U.S. Economy Bounces back with 255,000 Jobs Added to July Payrolls

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Aug 5, 2016 | Business

Government figures on Friday showed that the number of jobs on US payrolls increased by 255,000 in July. The added employments proved lower than revised figures showing 292,000 jobs added in June, but well above the 24,000 jobs added in May. The unemployment rate was...

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Activists from the Jamaat e Islami Pakistan organisation march during a protest against killings in Indian-administered Kashmir in Islamabad on July 24, 2016. India lashed out at Pakistan on July 21, accusing its arch-rival of “supporting terrorism” after it held a day of solidarity with Kashmir following deadly violence in the disputed region. At least 45 people have been killed in clashes in Indian-administered Kashmir following the death of popular young rebel commander Burhan Wani in a gunfight with security forces on July 8. / AFP PHOTO / FAROOQ NAEEM

Indian Forces Kill 3 in Kashmir as Protests Erupt

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Aug 5, 2016 | World

As a wave of unrest continues over the disputed region of Kashmir, Indian security forces opened fire on protesters on Friday, killing three and raising the death toll to 55. The recent protests erupted in July over the killing of Burhan Wani, 22, a commander of the...

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Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan addresses the audience as he visits the Turkish police special forces base damaged by fighting during a coup attempt in Ankara, Turkey, July 29, 2016. Kayhan Ozer/Courtesy of Presidential Palace/Handout via
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Turkey’s Defense Minister: Military Overhaul Will Adhere to NATO Framework

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Aug 5, 2016 | Uncategorized

Turkish plans to restructure its armed forces are aimed at eliminating any chances of another coup attempt. The changes brought about by the military overhaul will be in line with the structure and spirit of the NATO alliance, Turkey’s defense minister said on...

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UN is Optimistic About Syria Negotiations Scheduled for the End of the Month

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 5, 2016 | Middle East

The EU has appealed to both the United States and Russia to work with the rest of the international community to support Syria in order to create the right conditions to re-start peace talks to resolve the conflict in the country. The EU made the appeal at a same time...

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Italy Arrests Human Traffickers Led by Alleged ISIS Extremist

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Aug 5, 2016 | World

Italian police made eight arrests on Friday based on suspicions of people smuggling and forging documents. The police said that leader of the gang of eight had sworn loyalty to ISIS. The group of eight, made up exclusively of non-Italians, used fake contracts and...