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Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) take part in an operation against Islamic State militants south of Mosul, Iraq October 30, 2016. REUTERS/Stringer

The Battle of Eradicating ISIS

by Mona Alami | Nov 1, 2016 | Features

Beirut- The two past weeks have witnessed the launch of the anticipated attack against ISIS’s stronghold in Mosul. While the Iraqi government and U.S. forces have confirmed that it will be a decisive battle, some analysts see that it may not lead to a complete...

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An Iraqi soldier in Mosul. (Photo: Reuters)

Mosul…not the End of ISIS

by Hani Nasira | Nov 1, 2016 | Middle East

Dubai – The liberation operation in Mosul has kicked off on 17 October, two years after its fall under the control of ISIS following the escape of Nouri al-Maliki’s forces on 9 and 10 June 2014. However, this battle has been difficult on all levels, and...

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OIC Sec-Gen Resigns, Saudi Arabia Suggests Candidate

by Abdul Hadi Habtor and Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 1, 2016 | Middle East

Riyadh – Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) announced the resignation of its Secretary General Iyad Madani “for health reasons”. The announcement came in a brief statement issued late Monday. The Organization, based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia said in the statement...

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The UAE listed Hezbollah, which is widely considered to be an Iranian proxy, as a terrorist organization in February (Reuters)

UAE, Bahrain Adopt New Measures against Hezbollah’s “Agents”

by Obeid Al-Suhaimy and Asharq al-Awsat | Nov 1, 2016 | Middle East

Manama , Abu Dhabi – The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain adopted on Monday new legal measures against people accused of spying and working for Iran and Hezbollah. Seven people in the UAE were convicted of forming a cell linked to Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement on...

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Riyadh, Muharram 30, 1438, Oct 31, 2016, SPA — The Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the session held by the Cabinet at Al-Yamamah palace in Riyadh.

Saudi Cabinet Hails Islamic, International Condemnation of Missile Attack

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 1, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh- The Cabinet on Monday condemned Houthi ballistic missile attack that emanated from Saada, Yemen. The missile was intercepted and downed by Saudi air defense forces before it could reach its target and cause harm. The Cabinet highlighted the condemnation of the...