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Tehran’s cityscape as seen from central Tehran on February 22, 2010 (REUTERS/Stringer/File)

Iran deputy industry minister shot dead in Tehran

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 11, 2013 | Middle East

Dubai, Reuters—An unidentified attacker shot dead an Iranian deputy minister of industry in Tehran on Sunday, the state news agency IRNA reported, in what appeared to be the first reported killing of a senior central government official in years. The Mehr...

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Mourners attend the funeral of slain opposition leader Mohamed Brahmi, at the cemetery of El-Jellaz in Tunis July 27, 2013. REUTERS/Anis Mili

Slain Tunisian opposition figure laid to rest

by Monji Saidani | Jul 28, 2013 | Middle East

Tunis, Asharq Al-Awsat—A state funeral was held in Tunisia on Saturday for opposition leader and Tunisian Constituent Assembly member Mohamed Brahmi, who was assassinated on Thursday. Security sources have estimated the number of people in attendance at the funeral,...

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The headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood, destroyed by protesters against the the killing of lawyer and prominent Libyan political activist Abdelsalam al-Mosmary, are seen in Benghazi July 27, 2013. Reuters/Esam Al-Fetori

Libya: Security and political situations deteriorate

by Khalid Mahmoud | Jul 28, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—The funeral of the well-known Libyan activist and lawyer, Abd Al-Salam Al-Mismary, was held on Saturday. He was shot dead by unknown assailants while exiting a mosque in Benghazi after Friday prayers. The shooting came as part of a series of...

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Tunisians shout slogans in front of the interior ministry headquarters following the assassination of leading opposition figure Mohamed Brahmi on July 25, 2013 in Tunis. (AFP/Khalil)

Tunisia: Tensions escalate on opposition leader’s assassination

by Monji Saidani | Jul 26, 2013 | Middle East

Tunis, Asharq Al-Awsat—Opposition leader Mohammed Brahmi, a member of Tunisia’s Constituent Assembly, was assassinated on Thursday, further escalating tensions in the birthplace of the Arab Spring. According to initial information, Brahmi was shot 11 times outside of...

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FILE – In this November 12, 2010 file photo, Hezbollah fighters parade during the inauguration of a new cemetery for their fighters who died in fighting against Israel, at the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. U.S. officials said Israel launched a rare airstrike inside Syria on Wednesday. The target was a convoy believed to be […]

Opinion: GCC action against Hezbollah

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Jun 4, 2013 | Opinion

Hezbollah’s interests in Arab countries, particularly in Gulf ones, are not insignificant. The party—which has perhaps become more hated than Israel—has deeply rooted connections in the region through dealing with trading companies that serve as various covers. US...