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Ambulances are seen in front of the Italian hospital where some of the injured were evacuated to after an attack, in the city of Karak, Jordan. Reuters

Four Jordanian Security Personnel Killed in Karak

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Dec 21, 2016 | Middle East

Amman – Four Jordanian policemen were killed in clashes with ISIS militants near the southern city of Karak on Tuesday as the authorities hunted militants who killed 10 people on Sunday, security officials said. Two days earlier police tackled gunmen holed up...

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Syrian regime forces and civilians raise their arms as others are evacuated al-Foua and Kefraya, are welcomed by pro-regime forces in the Jibrin neighborhood near Aleppo, Syria, December 19, 2016. (Photo by AFP)

Syrian Regime Uses Defeat in Palmyra to Convince Russians to Invest in War

by Youssef Diab | Dec 21, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut – The ISIS organization continued on Tuesday to widen its grip around Palmyra, a week after controlling the ancient city located in central Syria. The terrorist organization exerted more pressures on the Tayfur military airport, where 20 regime soldiers...

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London Celebrates Holidays with Music Shows, Shopping, Fireworks

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 21, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

London – The Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday season in London has it’s own special taste with constant festivities starting with gifts, fireworks, lights and vibrant decorations of shops and streets. This month is known as “the Festive Season” in the...

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Saudi Minister of Housin Majed bin Abdullah al-Huqail. SPA

Arab Ministers of Housing Discuss in Riyadh Latest Real Estate Financing Methods

by Nayef Al-Rasheed | Dec 21, 2016 | Business

Riyadh – The Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Reconstruction headed by Minister of Housing Majed bin Abdullah al-Huqail began the activities of their 33rd session in Riyadh on Tuesday. The session was set to discuss the importance of strengthening...

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New Book on the Murder of Egyptian Actress Soad Hosny

by Dalia Assam | Dec 21, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

Cairo – After 15 years of investigation efforts seeking evidence and amid many threats, Janjah Abdul Mone’m, sister of the Egyptian late star Soad Hosny released a book entitled “Soad…Secrets of the Crime” including many documents that prove the involvement of...