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This Oct. 2008 file photo shows Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen. AP

FBI Probe Shows Awlaqi’s Involvement in Plot to Blow Up an American Airliner

by Scott Shane | Feb 25, 2017 | World

Washington- In a series of conversations in Qaeda safe houses in Yemen in 2009, Anwar al-Awlaki carefully sized up a young Nigerian volunteer, decided the man had the diligence and dedication for a “martyrdom mission” and finally unveiled what he had in mind. Mr....

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Turkish Prime Minister and leader of the ruling Justice and Development (AK) party, Binali Yildirim and his wife Semiha (L) greet supporters on February 25, 2017 in Ankara. Adem ALTAN / AFP

PM Seeks Votes for ‘Strong’ Turkey in April Referendum

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 25, 2017 | Middle East

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim called on the public to say “yes” to boosting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s powers on Saturday, saying it would strengthen Turkey at the ruling party’s first pro-referendum rally. The event in Ankara...

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Secretary General of the European External Action Service of the European Union Helga Schmid.

EU Confirms Continuous Political, Humanitarian Support for Yemen

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 25, 2017 | Middle East

Brussels- Secretary General of the European External Action Service Helga Schmid has confirmed that the EU will provide Yemen with humanitarian assistance and exert efforts to establish peace in the country. This was unfolded during Schmid’s meeting on Friday, in...

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Foreign ministers of the Arab League take part in an emergency meeting at the League’s headquarters in Cairo March 9, 2015. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Arab League between Reality and Challenges

by Ahmed Aboul Gheit | Feb 25, 2017 | Opinion

I have a traditional bias to those who swear to protect nations and sacrifice souls for their sake. I have a deep-rooted conviction that military institutions were and still are one of the essential elements of national fabric coherence in Arab countries regardless of...

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Illustrative photo of a car bombing in Homs province, central Syria . AP

Dozens Dead in Suicide Attack on Syrian Security Buildings in Homs

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 25, 2017 | Middle East

A suicide assault on two security service bases in Homs, Syria’s third largest city, killed on Saturday dozens of people, including a senior officer. Syria’s former Al-Qaeda affiliate Fateh al-Sham Front claimed the spectacular attack which targeted and...