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EU companies can ban wearing of religious symbols, top court rules. (AFP)

Top EU Court: Companies Can Ban Wearing of Religious Symbols

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Mar 14, 2017 | World

The European Union’s top court on Tuesday ruled that EU companies can ban employees from wearing religious or political symbols, such as the Islamic headscarf. The European Court of Justice said it does not constitute “direct discrimination” if a firm has...

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives Governor of Tokyo (SPA) 14-06-1438 AH

King Salman Reviews Regional Developments with Japanese Officials

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 14, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at his residence in the Japanese capital Tokyo Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike. During the meeting, they exchanged views on ways to enhance cooperation between Riyadh and Tokyo in...

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Afghan deputy Foreign Minister Nasir Ahmad Andisha.

Riyadh Exhibition on Afghan Culture Enhances Ties with Kabul

by Fatah Al-Rahman Youssef | Mar 14, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Riyadh – Afghanistan’s deputy Foreign Minister Nasir Ahmad Andisha inaugurated on Saturday the “Afghan Cultural Heritage Exhibition – The Silk Road” at Riyadh’s King Fahad Cultural Center in a celebration inspired by the Afghan art. A huge crowd of history and culture...

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Robots to Help Doctors in Recognizing Patients’ Pain

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 14, 2017 | Health

San Francisco, London- A team of US researchers has developed a new technique allowing doctors to understand the patient’s facial expressions, through a robot that can express pain. This will definitely help doctors in diagnosing disease and evaluating the level of...

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King Salman and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe review an honor guard in Tokyo before holding a meeting at Abe’s office. (Reuters)

King Salman from Japan: Terrorism the Greatest Danger to Nations

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 14, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Tokyo – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed the need to intensify international efforts to resolve crises in the Middle East, including the Palestinian cause and the Syrian and Yemeni conflicts. “Terrorism has become the greatest...