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Opinion: Assad Has Four Years Left

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Jan 9, 2017 | Opinion

As part of negotiations to find a political solution to end the war in Syria, the Russians and Iranians are insisting that Bashar Al-Assad remains as president. They vow that this would only be for the remainder of his current rule “out of respect for the...

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“Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi” – Fethi Belaid (AFP)

Tristate Summit to Resolve Libyan Crisis

by Khalid Mahmoud | Jan 2, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo – Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi revealed preparing for a tristate summit that includes Algeria, Egypt and Tunisia to resolve the Libyan crisis – meanwhile al-Wefaq government appointed a member of the parliament as the head of intelligence...

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Opinion: The American System Reviews Itself

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Nov 18, 2016 | Opinion

The majority of Americans voted for Hillary Clinton and she won the popular vote by at least one million votes. However, the presidency went to her rival Donald Trump because he won the electoral college. This contradiction previously occurred in the 2000 elections,...

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U.S. Elections in 10-Points Guide

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 9, 2016 | World

London – On Tuesday November 8, America voted for its new President. The U.S. elections, held once every four years, take place on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November as stated in the Constitution adopted in 1845. Here’s a guide to the presidential...

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Egypt: Life Sentences Against Brotherhood Leader and 36 Others Upheld

by Mohamed Abdu Hassanein | Oct 27, 2016 | Middle East

Egypt’s Appeals Court, the highest judicial authority in Egypt, yesterday upheld the life sentences that were given to the spiritual leader of the now outlawed Muslim Brotherhood Mohammed Badie and 36 others after their appeals were rejected. The verdict issued by the...