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A general view of the new Afghan parliament building is seen in Kabul, Afghanistan, in this December 25, 2015 file photo. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani/Files

Afghan MP: Iran Aims to Destroy Afghanistan, Spread Chaos

by Nasser Al-Haqbani | Jan 13, 2017 | Interviews

Kabul – Afghan Parliamentarian Hajj Mulawi Terh Kheil Mohammadi said that neighboring powers, including Iran and Pakistan, were interfering in his country’s internal affairs. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper at his residence in Kabul, Mohammadi said that...

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A Turkish flag flutters atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26. Reuters

Israeli Defense Minister Supports Regional Alliance Replacing Washington

by Nazir Majli | Jan 13, 2017 | Middle East

Tel Aviv- Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has said he prefers to form a “regional alliance to fight terrorism including Israel and moderate Arab countries.” His comments came after political and military Israeli and U.S. groups had posed on the table of...

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Formative experience: The Great Exhibition, India No 4, by Joseph Nash, circa 1851. Kipling saw the exhibition as a boy Royal Collection Trust

Exhibition in London to Celebrate Lockwood Kipling

by Abeer Mishkhas | Jan 13, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London – Victoria and Albert Museum will launch Saturday a special exhibition to celebrate the artist Lockwood Kipling, who made plenty of artistic contributions to the museum. Kipling was one of the eminent artists influenced by the trend of arts and crafts...

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Abu Wissam, whose wife and son were killed by ISIS, cries as he holds up the militants’ execution order for his son, east of Mosul, Iraq, January 11, 2017. Pictures January 11, 2017. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad

In Mosul Areas Retaken from ISIS, Loss and Fear Linger

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 13, 2017 | Middle East

Mosul- Iraqi soldiers kicked in the gate of a home in eastern Mosul and emerged moments later with two young men whose hands they bound with plastic ties and dragged off towards black Humvees. The men, at least one suspected of belonging to ISIS, denied ties to the...

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Former U.S. President Barack Obama on his farewell speech. – Reuters

Obama’s Political Journey: Launched, Concluded in Chicago

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 13, 2017 | World

Washington – Thousands of people in Chicago were waiting for Barack Obama’s farewell speech after eight years of presidency. Obama spoke to the American people and thanked those who supported him and those who opposed his policies. “And every day, I have...