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US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters following a signing ceremony with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin at the Treasury Department in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein

Trump Says UN Security Council ‘Failed’ in Syria, Must Prepare for More North Korea Sanctions

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 24, 2017 | World

The United Nations Security Council must be prepared to impose new sanctions on North Korea amid escalating tensions over its missile and nuclear programs, United States President Donald Trump said on Monday ahead of a lunch with ambassadors from countries on the UN...

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French President Francois Hollande speaks during the annual television interview at the Elysee Palace following the Bastille Day military parade in Paris, France, July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Alain Jocard/Pool

Hollande ‘Will Vote Macron’, Calls Le Pen ‘Risk’ for France

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 24, 2017 | World

With final French election results showing presidential candidates Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen on 24.01%, 21.30% respectively, France’s outgoing president, Francois Hollande, urged people to back centrist Emmanuel Macron in a vote to choose his successor...

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German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel speaks during a news conference in Irbil, Iraq on April 20, 2017. (Reuters)

Germany Sees Russia Playing Key Role in Reaching Syria Truce

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 24, 2017 | Middle East

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel stressed on Monday the significant role Russia can play in achieving a ceasefire as he embarked on a Middle East tour that he kicked off in Jordan. A truce in the war can only be achieved with the help of Russia as the only...

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Crystal Palace won their first four games with Mamadou Sakho in the team, including the victory at Stamford Bridge over Chelsea. Photograph: PPAUK/REX/Shutterstock

Mamadou Sakho: ‘Whatever they say or do, they cannot replace what they took away from me’

by Dominic Fifield | Apr 24, 2017 | Sports

For Mamadou Sakho, there is no satisfaction to be had in vindication. He has known for over a year he had done nothing wrong, and that the fat burner containing higenamine, for which he tested positive after helping Liverpool to Europa League progress beyond...

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British Prime Minister Theresa May outside 10 Downing Street in London. (Getty Images)

The Foregone Conclusion of Britain’s Election

by Kenan Malik | Apr 24, 2017 | Opinion

This, as we keep discovering, is an era of unexpected electoral results. Tuesday’s decision by Britain’s prime minister, Theresa May, to call a general election for June 8 was certainly unexpected. In an age in which few secrets remain secret, no journalist or...