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People shop at the old market in the historic city of Sana’a, Yemen, October 21, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi

Egypt Drafting U.N. Statement to Denounce ‘Government’ Formation in Sana’a

by Badr Al-Qahtani | Dec 3, 2016 | Middle East

London- Two diplomats have revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that Egypt is drafting a U.N. Security Council statement to denounce the unilateral steps taken by rebels in Yemen in forming a “government.” Saudi Ambassador to the U.N. Abdullah al-Mouallimi said in a...

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French President Francois Hollande waits for guests outside the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 11, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Hollande… The First French President Not Seeking Reelection

by Michel Abu Najm | Dec 3, 2016 | Features

Paris- Francois Hollande’s presidential executive action, for a long time has failed to garner popularity support in France. His policymaking and popularity never matched that of what is expected of a president over the last four years. As presidential elections for...

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The November 28, 2016 car-and-knife attack by a Somali-born student in Colombus, Ohio illustrates the evolving threat facing law enforcement agencies. Kirk Irwin (GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File)

Year after San Bernardino, U.S. Grapples with Lone Wolf Attacks

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 3, 2016 | Features

Los Angeles- One year after a newlywed couple stormed an office party in San Bernardino, California, killing 14 people and injuring 22 others, the country is still grappling with how best to thwart such lone wolf attacks. The evolving threat facing law enforcement,...

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Riot police in Rabat. Youssef Boudlal/Reuters

Morocco Police Arrest 8-Member Terrorist Cell

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 3, 2016 | Middle East

Rabat- Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation has arrested eight men with alleged ties to ISIS active in the cities of Fez and Tangiers, the interior ministry said on Friday. A rifle, ammunition “and documents inciting towards jihad” were...

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Analysts have expressed concern about the timing of the congress, with political tensions running high [Thaer Ganaim/ Getty Images]

Arafat’s Death Handed over to Succeeding Leadership, Elections on Saturday

by Kifah Ziboun | Dec 3, 2016 | Middle East

Ramallah- The Fatah-led Palestine congress ended its sessions for government committees, after extensive revision of the work achieved over the last few years. The doors for running for central posts at the Fatah movement have opened again, soon after meetings...