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Still image shows airstrikes carried out by Russian air force in Syria. Photo: Reuters

Hamadan Base Deepens Iranian Uncertainty

by Adel al-Salmi | Aug 24, 2016 | Middle East

London-Iran sank on Tuesday in a deep internal uncertainty regarding the Russian use of the Hamadan base to launch air raids against Syria. Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani asserted that Oram has continued to allow Russian warplanes to fly to Syria from one of...

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Iranian security forces stand guard to protect Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Tehran, Iran Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Iran Continues to Terrorize Embassies by Detaining Japanese Ambassador

by Najeeb al-Khash | Aug 24, 2016 | World

Tokyo- Iran’s records still scream of violations towards international embassies and diplomatic delegations in Tehran. The number of violations reached 19, with the latest in April when the Japanese Ambassador was detained. The Japanese government filed an official...

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Syria Democratic Forces fighters carry their weapons in a village on the outskirts of al-Shadadi town, Hasakah countryside, Syria February 19, 2016. REUTERS/Rodi Said

Turkish Sources: Iranian Initiative to Normalize Ties Between Erdogan and Assad

by Said Abdul Razzak, Nazeer Rida, and Paula Astih | Aug 24, 2016 | Middle East

Ankara, Beirut-Clandestine negotiations under an Iranian mediation were held between officials from the Bashar Assad regime and Turkish figures with a possibility to reach reconciliation between Assad and Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan, sources in Tehran and...

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A real estate sign advertising a new home for sale is pictured in Vienna, Virginia, outside of Washington, October 20, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing/File Photo

New York Nabs Global Property Crown from London

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 24, 2016 | Business

London-New York has knocked off London as the world’s premier city for foreign investment in commercial real estate due to fears the vote to leave the European Union would diminish the British capital’s appeal as a global financial center and despite a...

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Arabs of Berlin: Artistic and Social Achievements, Political Failures

by E’tedal Salameh | Aug 24, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

Berlin-A book published by the Commissioner for Foreigners in Berlin is considered an important document to learn more about the history of Arabs who first came to the city. According to the book, the first Arab immigrant who arrived Berlin from Spain was Ibrahim bin...