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Opinion: The Death of Tehran’s Besieged Fox

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Jan 11, 2017 | Opinion

The elegies that say that Iran’s regime is now in danger due to the death of one of its pillars, Hashemi Rafsanjani, are untrue. The regime lost its falcon long ago; his feathers were plucked until he had no power and no real official value, and he was isolated...

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Skeletal and animal remains are seen at one of 12 newly discovered ancient Egyptian cemetaries dating back to the New Kingdom era at Gabal al-Silsila or Chain of Mountains area in Upper Egypt, north of Aswan, January 11, 2017, in this handout picture courtesy of the Ministry of Antiquities. The Ministry of Antiquities/Handout via Reuters

Swedish Archaeologists Discover 12 Ancient Egyptian Cemeteries near Aswan

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 11, 2017 | Middle East

The Egyptian-Swedish archaeological mission from Lund University has unearthed a dozen burial sites near the southern city of Aswan that date back almost 3,500 years to the New Kingdom era of ancient Egypt, the Antiquities Ministry said on Wednesday. Human and animal...

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Interrogation Session for Trump’s First Secretary

by Muneer al-Mawri and Muath al-Omari | Jan 11, 2017 | World

Washington- Republican Senate Jeff Sessions, who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to become the U.S. Attorney General, faced embarrassment during his interrogation session as it drew loud protests against his appointment. Sen. Jeff Sessions faced...

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Lebanon, Saudi, Lebanese President Aoun, FM Gebran Bassil, King Salman

Lebanon President Aoun Visits Saudi Officials to Enhance Bilateral Relations

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 11, 2017 | Middle East

Riyadh-Lebanese President Michel Aoun’s second day of visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was busy with scheduled meetings held at the Riyadh Royal palace. Aoun met with a number of Saudi ministers and officials. Among the most outstanding officials met by Aoun is...

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A contemporary home in northern Vilnius, Lithuania. Credit: Leonas Garbacauskas for The New York Times

Favorable Conditions for Lithuania’s Real Estate Market

by Roxana Popescu | Jan 11, 2017 | Business

This five-bedroom house in a tranquil setting in northern Vilnius, built in 2013, has simple lines, from the architecture to the furniture, appliances and lighting. Its exterior is made of stone, brick and glass, and the interior uses hardwood on the walls and floors....