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In this still taken from an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) video, an Islamist fighter, center, identified as Abu Muthana Al-Yemeni from Britain, speaks from an unknown location. (Reuters/Reuters TV)

UK authorities warn of returning Syria fighters

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 24, 2014 | World

London, AP—British intelligence officials will be unable to keep track of hundreds of young Britons returning after fighting with militants in Syria and Iraq, a former spymaster has warned. Fears about returning radicals have been heightened by a video released online...

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The national flag of the Peoples Islamic Republic of Iran flies outside its embassy in London, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Iran consulate in London reopens after two years

by Mina Al-Oraibi | Feb 21, 2014 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—As Iran and the P5+1 group of nations agreed on a framework for future nuclear talks on Thursday, the Iranian consulate in London reopened its doors after more than two years of sustained diplomatic tensions between Britain and the Islamic...

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A Syrian youth holding an AK-47 assault rifle as he takes part in a military training at a former school turned into a “military academy” in Tlaleen in the northern Syrian Aleppo province. (AFP)

Syrian Opposition Delays Decision on Forming Government

by Alex Edwards | Mar 14, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Syrian opposition claims that it is continuing its preparations to establish a provisional ‘shadow government’ to rule areas of the country it controls, despite reported splits in the organization. The Syrian National Coalition (SNC) says...