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US President Franklin Roosevelt with King Abdul Aziz aboard the USS Quincy in 1945. (Getty Images)

88 Years of Saudi-US Partnership

by Mohammad Ali Salih | May 19, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Washington – According to the US State Department, Washington recognized Saudi Arabia in 1931. Two years later, the countries signed a diplomatic and consular representation agreement. In 1940, the first diplomatic ties between them were established after permanent...

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Lebanese Foreign Minister Jebran Bassil during a joint news conference with his Italian counterpart Angelino Alfano in Beirut on Thursday. (Dalati & Nohra)

Bassil: Crises Push Lebanon to the Verge of Collapse

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

Beirut – Lebanese Foreign Minister Jebran Bassil said on Thursday that Lebanon has reached a breaking point due to the economic, living and security burdens imposed by the heavy inflow of Syrian refugees. Bassil met on Thursday with his Italian counterpart Angelino...

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US President Donald Trump meets with Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, March 14, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Saudi-US Intention to Boost Ties, Fight Terrorism

by Abdullah Al Haydah | May 19, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh- It is remarkable that the US president’s first foreign visit destination is Riyadh, especially that the US is the most capable state in managing world affairs. Also, the kingdom and its decision have a huge political weight, as reported by the US media. In the...

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The port bow railing of the Titanic lies in 12,600 feet of
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Bacteria Devours Titanic’s Wreckage in Deep Waters

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

Bremerhaven, London- A century ago, 3,800 meters below the surface, bacteria began devouring wreckage of the Titanic that lies in the Atlantic Ocean’s waters. Researchers expect the Titanic to disappear within 15 or 20 years. Antje Boetius, marine biologist at the...

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A school girl walks past damaged buildings in the rebel-controlled area of Maaret al-Numan town in Idlib province, Syria on Oct. 28, 2015. Photo by Khalil Ashawi/Reuters

Syria: Iranians Find it’s not that Simple

by Amir Taheri | May 19, 2017 | Opinion

A few weeks ago when the government in Tehran dispatched a team of journalists to Syria the idea was that they would report on “the historic victory” achieved by the Islamic Republic, Russia and their protégé Bashar al-Assad in Aleppo. For more than six...