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Turkey Says No Compromise with Washington on Cleric Extradition

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Aug 13, 2016 | World

Turkey will not compromise with Washington over the extradition of the cleric it accuses of standing behind an abortive coup, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday, warning of rising anti-Americanism if the U.S. fails to extradite. Yildirim’s comments,...

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Abu Qatada returns to his north London home after being freed on bail in England, on November 13, 2012. (EPA/Andy Rain)

UK-based Islamist Abu Qatada to be deported Sunday: Jordan

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 4, 2013 | World

Amman, AFP—Radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada is to be flown from Britain to Jordan on Sunday, after the two governments approved a treaty paving the way for his deportation ending years of litigation, a Jordanian official said on Wednesday. “Abu Qatada is...

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Sunni Muslims chant “Allahu Akbar”, meaning “God is great”, during an anti-government demonstration in Falluja, 50 km (31 miles) west of Baghdad April 26, 2013. (REUTERS/Mohanned Faisal)

Iraqi Sunni cleric calls on Anbar protesters to stand firm

by Hamza Mustafa | May 17, 2013 | Middle East

Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—Leading Iraqi Sunni cleric, Abdul Malik Al-Saadi, has accused some parties of putting pressure on the demonstrators to return to their homes before prospective negotiations with the government begins. In a public statement, Saadi said: “Some...

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In this file picture taken on November 13, 2012 terror suspect Abu Qatada arrives at his home in northwest London , after he was released from prison. (AFP PHOTO / ANDREW COWIE)

Cleric Abu Qatada may leave Britain voluntarily

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 10, 2013 | World

London, Reuters—Radical cleric Abu Qatada will return to Jordan voluntarily if the Jordanian parliament ratifies a deal with Britain that ensures he will receive a fair trial, the cleric’s lawyer said on Friday. Britain’s government has for years tried to...