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Indonesia Tracks Dozens of Militants Who Have Returned From Syria

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 18, 2016 | World

Indonesia’s police chief said yesterday that dozens of Indonesians who joined the ranks of ISIS in Syria have returned to the country with combat experience and therefore pose a significant threat to the country. Indonesian authorities are closely monitoring...

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European Council President Donald Tusk addresses a news conference following a European Union leaders summit in Brussels December 18, 2014. REUTERS

EU Doubles Aid for Tunisia

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 18, 2016 | Business

Luxembourg- The European Council discussed Tunisia on Monday and adopted conclusions on the joint communication by the High Representative and the European Commission “Strengthening EU support for Tunisia.” The EU was moving to scale up the bloc’s financial assistance...

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Organizing Your Thoughts with Note-Taking Apps

by Kit Eaton | Oct 18, 2016 | Technology

MANY of us use our phones to jot down notes, whether we’re in a class, at an interview or trying to remember a shopping list. And many apps are available to help. One fabulous option for both students and professionals is Noteshelf. The app functions as a library of...

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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs a Cabinet session Monday afternoon/ SPA

Saudi Arabia Imposes Security, Safety Certificate on Public Projects Implementers

by Shuja Al-Baqmi | Oct 18, 2016 | Business

Riyadh- The Saudi Cabinet resolution imposing public parties to adhere to the security and safety rules before implementing the projects is expected to increase quality of projects’ implementation in the country since public projects implementers will have to present...

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Shariful Islam Shihab (C) in Dhaka on May 15, 2016 after his arrest in connection with the murder of two gay rights activists. AFP

Bangladesh Fast-Tracks Trials of Islamist Extremists

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 18, 2016 | World

Dhaka- Bangladesh said Monday it is fast-tracking trials of Islamist extremists, hours after a senior leader of a militant group was hanged for a 2005 blast that killed two judges. Asadul Islam, 42, also known as Arif, was a senior leader of the banned group Jamayetul...