Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

Media ID: 55372859
Caption:

Demonstrators march down Pennsylvania Avenue during a People’s Climate March, to protest President Donald Trump stance on the environment, in Washington, US, April 29, 2017. (Reuters)

Thousands Protest Trump’s Environment Policies

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 30, 2017 | World

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in front of the White House on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump’s environment policies as he marks a hundred days in office. They demanded that he rethink plans to reverse the climate change...

Media ID: 55372856
Caption:

Kashmiri female students throw rocks on police during clashes in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, on April 24. (EPA)

Teen Girls with Stones are the New Threat in India’s Kashmir Conflict

by Annie Gowan | Apr 30, 2017 | Features

Srinagar (Kashmir) — The first stone was heavy in her hand before she let it fly. It arched through the smoky air and hit the khaki leg of a soldier. She barely stopped to watch the man grimace before she picked up another. In India’s restive Kashmir territory, the...

Media ID: 55372846
Caption:

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. (Reuters)

Sisi: Terrorism Main Challenge Facing Egypt

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 30, 2017 | Middle East

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi stated on Sunday that the majority of Arab countries have in recent years suffered from dangerous challenges that have had economic, social and political repercussions. The greatest challenge facing Egypt is the threat of...

Media ID: 55372836
Caption:

Malian soldiers patrol in the streets of Gao on June 13, 2013. (AFP)

Mali Extends State of Emergency for Six Months

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 30, 2017 | World

Mali announced on Sunday that it was extending the state of emergency in the country by six months in an effort to curb terror attacks. The National Assembly voted to extend a state of emergency in a bid to quell an upsurge in attacks by militants based in the desert...

Why Arsène Wenger finally Decided a Back Three was Arsenal’s Way forward

by Jonathan Wilson | Apr 30, 2017 | Sports

In late September 1996, Arsenal travelled to face Borussia Mönchengladbach in the second leg of a Uefa Cup tie. Arsène Wenger had been confirmed as manager but was supposed to have only a watching brief, formally taking over after the following weekend’s match against...