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People walk under a billboard erected by ISIS as part of a campaign in Raqqa on November 2, 2014. AFP PHOTO

Civilian Council in Raqqa under Arab-Kurdish Leadership

by Paula Astih and Asharq alAwsat | Apr 19, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut, Washington- The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Tuesday the creation of the Raqqa Civilian Council under a joint Arab-Kurdish leadership to administer the northern Syrian city after its complete liberation from ISIS militants. “The civilian council...

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US Defense Secretary James Mattis. (Reuters)

On First Mideast Trip, Mattis May Clarify Trump’s Syria Policy

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 19, 2017 | Middle East

Washington – Officials and experts believe that US Defense Secretary James Mattis’ first trip to the Middle East and North Africa will focus on the war against the ISIS terror group and reveal President Donald Trump’s policy on Syria. Mattis will be visiting Saudi...

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This was my routine to de-stress my boiling brain. I closed my eyes in a futile attempt to give my superbly loquacious brain some rest. PHOTO: REUTERS

Causes of Depression May Change With Age

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 19, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London – Different types of problems are most likely to afflict people at different times of life, so common risk factors for depression change over the years, too, stated Dutch researchers. But when a risk factor is uncommon among peers – like widowhood or poor...

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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Holds Official Talks with Mali’s President (SPA)

Saudi-Malian Summit Discusses Cooperation

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 19, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz held at Al-Yamamah Palace on Tuesday a session of official talks with President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of the Republic of Mali. At the outset of the session, the King handed over to the Malian...

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Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media outside 10 Downing Street, in central London, Britain April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

May Surprises Britain with Early Elections Next June

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 19, 2017 | World

London – British Prime Minister Theresa May surprised the British people on Tuesday by calling for an early election to be held on June 8, breaking her earlier promise not to call for a vote before the scheduled elections in 2020. In her announcement delivered...