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US-backed Syrian rebels run in an unknown place in Syria, June 28, 2016. The New Syrian Army via AP

ISIS Anticipates Southern Syria’s Battle by Attacking Al-Tanf

by Caroline Akoum and Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 10, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut, London- ISIS anticipated the southern battle in Syria by initiating an attack on Sunday using an explosive-laden vehicle at the entrance of the heavily defended base near al-Tanf border crossing with Jordan. But, sources said opposition fighters repelled the...

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Egyptian security officials and investigators inspect the scene of one of the bombings. AMR ABDALLAH DALSH / Reuters

Egypt Mourns ‘Massacre of Two Churches’

by Mohamed Abdu Hassanein and Waleed Abdul Rahman | Apr 10, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo- At least 44 people were killed and 126 were injured Sunday in two suicide bombings at the cathedral of the Coptic Pope and another church in Egypt. ISIS claimed responsibility for the two bombings, which came two days following the US attack at the Shayrat air...

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Sharjah ruler during the opening of the ‘Sharjah Laboratory’ at the Francis Crick Institute in London

Sharjah Ruler Opens Laboratory for Cancer in London

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 10, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Sharjah- Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Sharjah and his Wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, founder and royal patron of the Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP), inaugurated the ‘Sharjah Laboratory’ at the...