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British PM Theresa May, US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the G7 summit in Italy on May 26. (AFP)

Britain Assures Merkel: We Will Be Strong Partner for Germany

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 30, 2017 | World

London – The British government announced on Monday that it will be a “strong partner” for Germany in what was seen as a response to German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s statements that London and Washington cannot be depended on as allies. British Home Secretary Amber...

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Guinean President and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Alpha Conde (AP)

AU Pledges to Support Sudan in Lifting US Sanctions

by Ahmed Younis | May 30, 2017 | Middle East

Khartoum – Guinean President and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Alpha Conde pledged to support Sudan in its efforts to achieve a complete lifting of US sanctions imposed on it. He also announced that a meeting for the Libyan rival parties would be held in the...

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Fishermen prepare to leave the local fishing port of Charca Nouadhibou, Mauritania. (AFP)

Mauritania Launches Initiative to Motivate Fish Consumption

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 30, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Nouakchott, London – On the first day of Ramadan, Mauritanian authorities launched an initiative to distribute fish in rural areas and sell them at reduced prices in order to increase the consumption of fish during the holy fasting month. The fish market in...

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Essex Ranks Best among British Universities in Human Sciences

by Kamal Kaddoura | May 30, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London – The University of Essex is one of the most renowned universities in the local and international academic circles for two reasons: the first is political, as Essex was among the top universities which witnessed students’ protests to oppose the Vietnam...

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Children sit in a classroom in the refugee camp of Lagadikia, Greece. (Getty Images)

Leaked Letter Reveals Greek, German Deal to Slow Refugee Family Reunification

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 30, 2017 | World

Athens – A leaked letter between Germany and Greece revealed that the two sides have agreed to slow down the reunification process of refugee families. “Family reunification transfer to Germany will slow down as agreed,” Greek Migration Minister Yiannis...