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The Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa Hafez Ghanem

The World Bank to Asharq Al-Awsat: Aid to Syrian Refugees Will be Monitored Every 6 Months

by Mina Al-Droubi | Feb 9, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

The Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa Hafez Ghanem confirmed to Asharq Al-Awsat that the World Bank “aims to give $20 billion to the Middle East to help ease the Syrian crisis” within the next five years. The figure is three times...

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Cameron Warns, Britain “faces influx of Asylum Seekers” if it Leaves EU

Cameron Warns, Britain “faces influx of Asylum Seekers” if it Leaves EU

by Mina Al-Droubi | Feb 9, 2016 | World

London- British Prime Minister, David Cameron said it was “perfectly feasible” that France would end existing border arrangements with Britain, leading to “thousands of asylum-seekers pitching up in southeast England if the country votes to leave the...

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Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration Anne Richards

US Assistant Secretary of State for Refugees: We Aim to Increase the Number of Syrian Refugees Welcomed in the Future

by Mina Al-Droubi | Feb 6, 2016 | World

The Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration Anne Richards spoke to Asharq Al-Awsat about the Syrian conference that was held in London on Thursday. Richards confirmed to Asharq Al-Awsat that the United States has pledged a total sum of $890...

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Kerry: Nuclear Agreement does not Eliminate All Concerns about Iran

Kerry: Nuclear Agreement does not Eliminate All Concerns about Iran

by Mina Al-Droubi | Jan 22, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

US Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged that the deal does not eliminate all concerns about Iran, stating that the US “will remain vigilant in verifying Iran’s compliance.” John Kerry said during the World Economic Forum in Davos-Switzerland, that even if...

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MPs Seek New English National Anthem

MPs Seek New English National Anthem

by Mina Al-Droubi | Jan 14, 2016 | World

The first voting to choose a new anthem for England was held on Wednesday in the House of Commons. The proposal was presented by Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins, who believes that England needs its own anthem, like the ones enjoyed by Scotland and Wales. The spokesman...