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Trump supporters in Michigan, the day before the election. Credit Damon Winter/The New York Times

Seduced and Betrayed by Donald Trump

by Paul Krugman | Dec 6, 2016 | Opinion

Donald Trump won the Electoral College (though not the popular vote) on the strength of overwhelming support from working-class whites, who feel left behind by a changing economy and society. And they’re about to get their reward — the same reward that, throughout Mr....

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Opinion: Unified Symbols

by Samir Atallah | Dec 6, 2016 | Opinion

There are names and titles in the world’s literature that are recollected in every era by almost all writers. For example, the “Trojan Horse” is an example of a mysterious conspiracy. “Romeo and Juliet” is a work of reference for writing on love amongst most writers...

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Arab Modernism, the Rise of Fundamentalism

by Hani Nasira | Dec 6, 2016 | Features

Dubai – Did the Arabic modernism fail, leading to the rise of religious fundamentalism? People who discuss the failure of the Arabic modernism focus on the fake representations of it and not on its original thoughts. They don’t consider its...

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UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. Reuters

Britain Confirms Support for Saudi Arabia in Combating Houthi Violations

by Jordan Dakamseh | Dec 6, 2016 | Middle East

New York, London-The UK government does not believe that Saudi Arabia’s bombing campaign in Yemen violates international law, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said. “So far, we do not believe that there has been a clear risk of a breach of the international...

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Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef chairing a Cabinet Session. SPA

Saudi Cabinet Praises King Salman’s Tour, Hails Launching of Projects in Eastern Province

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 6, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Saudi Cabinet hailed King Salman bin Abdulaziz’s tour to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait and his meetings with GCC leaders. In a session held Monday, under the chairmanship of Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin...