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President Barack Obama at a press conference at the White House. REUTERS, Joshua Roberts

U.S. Admits to Waiting for Iran’s Release of Citizens before Delivering $400 Million

by Asharq Al Awsat and Mohammad Ali Salih | Aug 20, 2016 | World

London, Washington-The United States has acknowledged that it waited for Iran to release American prisoners before delivering $400 million in cash that it owed the country, but again insisted the payment was not ransom. “With concerns that Iran may renege on the...

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Humanitarian relief workers unload food packages for Syrian refugee families in Jordan. SPA Photo

Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Humanitarian and Voluntary Work in Geneva Celebration

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 20, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Geneva-The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has stressed the importance of humanitarian and voluntary work to provide relief to those who need help in different parts of the world. The Kingdom, which has 200 charitable organization and volunteering platform inside and abroad,...

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Nahas Appointed Governor of Public Pension, Qahtani Becomes Director of Public Administration Institute

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 20, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Jeddah-The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Friday five royal orders, under which Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Issa Al-Shuaibi, Director General of the Institute of Public Administration, was relieved of his post. Dr. Mushabab bin...