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In this Saturday, June 28, 2014 photo, Iraqi and Russian aircraft technicians unload warplanes aircraft at the Al-Muthanna Air base in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP Photo)

Iraq receives Russian fighter jets to help quell ISIS advance

by Hamza Mustafa | Jun 30, 2014 | Middle East

Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iraq has received five Sukhoi-25 fighter aircraft from Russia as it seeks to contain the advance of extremist fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) across its territory. A statement issued by the Iraqi defense ministry said:...

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Supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi clash with police near the US embassy in Cairo, Egypt, 22 July 2013. (EPA)

Egypt: Rival protests to square off on Friday

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 25, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Following yesterday’s call by Egyptian army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi for mass demonstrations against “violence” and “terrorism” on Friday, fugitive Muslim Brotherhood general guide Mohamed Badie has called for pro-Mursi supporters to...

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Forces loyal to Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad are seen in Ain-Assan village during what they said was an operation to occupy it, in southern countryside of Aleppo, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/George Ourfalian

Syria rebels say arms on way to Aleppo

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 16, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat–Members of Syria’s armed opposition say that rebels in Aleppo have begun to receive more weapons and support from across the Turkish border, as the government of Bashar Al-Assad prepares an offensive to recapture the city. Free Syrian...

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A US Army Patriot missile air defense artillery battery is seen at U.S. Osan air base in Osan, south of Seoul April 5, 2013. (Reuters/Lee Jae-Won)

US Patriot missiles may remain in Jordan beyond Eager Lion

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Jun 6, 2013 | Middle East

Amman, Asharq Al-Awsat—Jordanian officials confirmed that the United States will deploy Patriot anti-missile batteries and F-16 fighter jets along the border with Syria in a bid to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities in case of attack. According to...

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US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks with reporters after meeting Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and Egypt’s Defence Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo, April 24, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Watson/Pool

Hagel Concludes First Middle East Visit

by Alex Edwards | Apr 25, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—US defense secretary Chuck Hagel is set to complete his first tour of the Middle East today, after visiting the United Arab Emirates as the last stop on his five-nation trip. After visiting Israel, Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Hagel arrived...