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Saudi Navy to Hold Gulf Shield 1 Exercises

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Sep 29, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Dammam – Royal Saudi Navy is preparing to hold exercises “Gulf Shield 1” in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Oman Sea as of next week. Royal Saudi Navy Commander Abdullah al-Sultan said that “Gulf Shield 1” will include ships, planes, marines and other personnel taking...

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault attends a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry (not pictured) in Cairo, Egypt, March 9, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Files

France Wants U.N. Resolution for Cease Fire in Aleppo

by Michel Abu Najm | Sep 29, 2016 | World

Paris – France is seeking a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Aleppo, adding that any country opposing it would be deemed complicit in war crimes. French sources revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that it is crucial to exert all political efforts...

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United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon holds a joint news conference with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven (not pictured) at the Swedish Government headquarters Rosenbad in Stockholm, Sweden, March 30, 2016. REUTERS/Maja Suslin/TT News Agency

Ban Ki-moon: Targeting Hospitals in Aleppo War Crimes

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 29, 2016 | World

Cairo- U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has announced on Wednesday that attacks on hospitals in Aleppo are war crimes, commenting on targeting the two biggest hospitals in the east of the city which is seized by the opposition. The situation in Aleppo is worse than...

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Presidential candidate Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte raises a
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national elections at Daniel Aguinaldo National High School in Davao
city in southern Philippines, May 9, 2016.REUTERS/Erik De Castro

Duterte’s Balancing Game between China, Japan

by Fadiah Fawzi | Sep 29, 2016 | Features

Beijing- The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has ruled that China has no ‘historical rights’ in the South China Sea and that its activities in it violates Philippines’ sovereign rights. China, however, rejects this case while both countries have pledged to...

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President Obama wipes a tear. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

U.S. Congress Overrides Obama’s Veto on JASTA Bill

by Thaer Abbas | Sep 29, 2016 | World

Washington- The members of the House and Senate voted against the veto of the U.S. President Barack Obama on JASTA bill, (Justice against Sponsors of Terrorism Act). The Senate approved the override on a 97-1 vote, with Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid the lone...