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Egyptian soldiers move into El Arish, northern Sinai. (Reuters)

Egyptian President Calls for Strict Measures against Countries Supporting Terrorism

by Waleed Abdul Rahman | Apr 21, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for intensifying international efforts to dry up the sources of terrorism and stop countries supporting terrorism from funding or arming terrorist groups. During his meeting with US Secretary of Defense James...

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FILE PHOTO: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani gestures as he registers to run for a second four-year term in the May election, in Tehran, Iran, April 14, 2017. President.ir/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Iran’s Presidential Charade: Another Slap Coming?

by Amir Taheri | Apr 21, 2017 | Opinion

In old Hollywood, the word “chestnut” denoted a formula which though lacking originality could still provide the kernel for a moderately successful B-movie. Anyone following the latest presidential election campaign in the Islamic Republic in Iran is bound to notice...

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French presidential election candidates Francois Fillon, Emmanuel Macron, Jean-Luc Melenchon, Marine Le Pen and Benoit Hamon pose before a debate. (AFP)

French Presidential Candidates Hold Final Debate ahead of Sunday Polls

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 21, 2017 | World

Paris – The eleven candidates running in the French presidential elections held a final televised debate on Thursday night ahead of the first round of the polls that will take place on Sunday. Each of the candidates was given 15 minutes to address the French people in...

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A newly restored colossus statue of king Ramses II is seen at
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Egypt Unveils Restored Statue of Ramses II

by Waleed Abdul Rahman | Apr 21, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Cairo – In a massive celebration, the Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anany unveiled a huge statue of King Ramses II. Dr. Ayman Hamed, one of the restoration project’s officials said that repairing the statue kicked off back in November 2016 – a...

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US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni at the White House in Washington, DC, April 20, 2017.
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Trump Says Iran not ‘Living up to Spirit’ of Nuclear Deal

by Heba El Koudsy and Jordan Dakamseh | Apr 21, 2017 | World

Washington, New York- US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of “not living up to the spirit” of the nuclear deal struck with world powers, warning America would set out its position on that soon. “Iran has not lived up to the spirit of the...