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Lebanon to Take Legal Action against Suspect in Istanbul New Year’s Terrorist Attack

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 10, 2017 | Middle East

Lebanon’s state news agency reported that Beirut will file a lawsuit against a suspect involved in the Istanbul New Year’s terror attack. The brutal attack killed 39 people, including three Lebanese citizens. The agency said that a Justice Ministry...

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A Saudi warship is seen during exercises by members of Royal Saudi Navy, east of Saudi Arabia, on October 9, 2016. (Photo by Reuters)

Saudi Arabia to Partake in ‘Aman 17’ Naval Exercise

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 10, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian forces will participate in a multi-national naval drill ‘Aman 17,’taking place on Saturday in Pakistan, reported Saudi state-owned news agency SPA. Some Arab and Islamic countries, in addition to the U.S., Britain, France and China, are to take part,...

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Container boxes are seen at the Yangshan Deep Water Port, part of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, in Shanghai, China September 24, 2016. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

China Exports Surge, Rising 7.9% in January

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 10, 2017 | Business

China’s exports rose 7.9 per cent in January compared to the same month last year, reaching 183 billion dollars, Chinese customs data showed Friday. The strong figures come as Beijing looks to position itself as leader of the global trade. According to...

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Ukraine’s Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman addresses a press conference after his meeting with the European Commission president at the European Commission in Brussels on February 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND

Ukraine PM Expects IMF Deal Soon as Fighting Rises East

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 10, 2017 | World

Kiev expects to reach a deal with the International Monetary Fund by the end of the month to allow the next tranche of aid, Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said on Friday. Groysman, speaking in an interview with Reuters, also blamed Russia for the biggest surge in...

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The Euro sculpture is pictured in Frankfurt January 24, 2012. REUTERS/Lmar Niazman

Tunisia Turns to International Markets to Borrow

by AlMunji alSaidani | Feb 10, 2017 | Business

Tunisia- Tunisia has announced its determination to turn to European financial markets, namely in Germany, to receive EUR1 billion (approximately TND1.437 billion) to support more resources in the state’s treasury. Representatives of Tunisia’s government began holding...