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A handout image released by the Syrian opposition’s Shaam News Network on July 9, 2013, allegedly shows smoke rising from buildings in Syria’s central city of Homs. (AFP Photo/Shaam News Network
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No Optimism over Peace Talks, Head of Syrian Opposition Team Says
Opinion: The Gulf states could have acted differently on Syria
The GCC countries have been slow in reacting to and developing a policy towards the conflict in Syria. It is time for the GCC to become more engaged and make public its views and strategy. When contrasted with Iran—which has been fully involved from the beginning of...Caption:
Syrian protesters chant anti-President Bashar Assad slogans and wave a revolutionary flag in front of their embassy in Amman, Jordan, Friday, May 17, 2013 to condemn a May 10 massacre in Banias, Syria. (AP Photo/Mohammad Hannon)
Opinion: The Gulf states could not have acted differently on Syria
The Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and Qatar, did well to be extremely supportive of the popular uprising in Syria. These states are credited as being pioneers in providing the Syrian Revolution with solid support at all its junctures, from media, diplomatic,...Caption:
A member of the Iraqi security forces stand guard outside a polling station during provincial elections on April 20, 2013, in the northern city of Kirkuk. (AFP PHOTO/MARWAN IBRAHIM)
Announcement of Douri’s Arrest Sparks Speculation
Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—Rumors that Iraqi officials were searching for Izzat Al-Douri, Saddam Hussein’s former vice president and current secretary of the now-outlawed Ba’ath party, emerged late last week. The news came on the eve of Iraq’s first elections...Caption:
A U.S. Marine watches a statue of Saddam Hussein being toppled in Firdaus Square in downtown Baghdad on April 9, 2003 file photo. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)