In the Aftermath of the Jeddah Floods
Jeddah, Asharq Al-Awsat – The death toll from the Jeddah flood now stands at 98, and this figure is expected to increase further in light of the continuing search and rescue operations being undertaken by Saudi authorities, according to Mecca Civil Defense...Health Guidance for the Hajj Season
Mecca, Asharq Al-Awsat- This year’s hajj pilgrimage has been overshadowed by fears over the H1N1 swine flu virus, and in fact four pilgrims have already died as a result of this. Up to three million Muslims from around the world take part in the hajj pilgrimage...Asharq Al-Awsat Talks to Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari
Paris, Asharq Al-Awsat- The Iraqi foreign minister has stated that iraq is going ahead with its effort to make the UN Security Council [UNSC] establish an international investigation commission or a fact-finding one to examine the terrorist actions that hit Iraq....Imam Johari Abdul Malik Talks to Asharq Al-Awsat
Falls Church, Asharq Al-Awsat- Johari Abdul Malik, the imam of the Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, the center that became associated with Major Nidal Hasan, the Palestinian-American military doctor who was accused of murdering 13 military personnel in...Caption:
US Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Judith McHale (Asharq Al-Awsat photo by Hatim Oweida)
