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Amazon Launches its New Waterproof Kindle Oasis E-reader

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 17, 2017 | Technology

London – Amazon has unveiled its latest waterproof Kindle Oasis e-reader which can be used on the beach, in the pool, or in the bathtub; developed to survive immersion in up to 2 meters. The device is available for 3 different price, the 8GB version is for $250,...

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Euro Zone Trade Surplus Shrank in August

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 17, 2017 | Business

London – Euro zone’s trade surplus shrank in August as the stronger euro fueled an import boom that was only partly offset by a rise in exports, official estimates released on Monday showed. Although the euro has depreciated against the dollar from a 2017 peak...

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Qatari Security Forces Raid Sheikh Sultan bin Suhaim’s Palace

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 17, 2017 | Middle East

Abu Dhabi, Doha – An armed force of the Qatari security forces raided the palace of Sheikh Sultan bin Suhaim Al Thani in Doha and confiscated documents and possessions belonging to his father, former Foreign Minister Sheikh Suhaim bin Hamad. The security forces...

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Lebanese President Michel Aoun meets with the ambassadors of the five permanent members to the UN Security Council, and representatives of the European Union, the United Nations and the Arab League, October 16, 2017 (Dalati & Nohra)

Aoun Pushes for a Plan that Guarantees Return of Syrian Refugees

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 17, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- Lebanese President Michel Aoun met on Monday with the ambassadors of the United Nations Security Council’s permanent members, in presence of the UN, EU and Arab League ambassadors, to discuss Lebanon’s stance on the file of Syrian refugees. Aoun sounded the...

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EU Calls on US Congress to Preserve Iran Nuclear Deal

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 17, 2017 | World

London- European Union foreign ministers, following a closed-door meeting on Monday, appealed to the United States Congress to maintain the nuclear deal with Iran and avoid a return to the sanctions option, stressing EU’s commitment to maintaining the agreement on the...