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File photo of a soldier asking a supporter of overthrown President Mursi to take his protest to the sidewalk as they stand guard in Giza. (Reuters Photos.)

Egypt: Brotherhood spokesman accuses Sisi of inciting massacre

by Abdul Sattar Hatita | Jul 26, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Gehad El-Haddad accused Egypt army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi of attempting to incite a massacre by calling on his supporters to take to the streets on Friday as part of mass demonstrations against...

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In this Monday, June 17, 2013 file photo, Iranian President-elect Hasan Rouhani, places his hand on his heart as a sign of respect, after speaking at a news conference, in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)

Iran: Rouhani may introduce cabinet on inauguration day

by Ali M. Pedram | Jul 24, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iranian president-elect Hassan Rouhani may introduce his cabinet on August 4, the same day as his inauguration. With less than two weeks until Hassan Rouhani takes the oath of office in front of MPs, speculation continues to surround his...

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Egyptian supporters of ousted President Mohamed Mursi hold posters depicting him during a demonstration in front of the Attorney General’s office, in Cairo, Egypt, 22 July 2013. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Opinion: A Painful Lesson

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Jul 23, 2013 | Opinion

What hurts Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood the most is not the army, not the Tamarod (Rebellion) movement, not the Al-Azhar institution, nor even the 22 million Egyptians who allegedly supported the toppling of former President Mohammed Mursi. What hurts them the most is...

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Afghan Interior Minister Mushtaba Patang arrives at the interior ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, July 22, 2013. Source: AP Photo/Ahmad Jamshid

Afghan parliament sacks interior minister over security issues

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 22, 2013 | World

Kabul, Reuters—Afghanistan’s parliament voted on Monday to dismiss one of the country’s top security chiefs by impeaching the interior minister in a potential blow to stability as NATO-led international forces speed their withdrawal from the country....

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An aerial view shows the Zaatari refugee camp on July 18, 2013 near the Jordanian city of Mafraq, some 8 kilometers from the Jordanian-Syrian border. The northern Jordanian Zaatari refugee camp is home to 115,000 Syrians. AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGAN

Opinion: Redefining Syrians

by Fayez Sara | Jul 22, 2013 | Opinion

Despite the murder, harassment and destruction inflicted by the government on the Syrian people, some government officials, and its media and propaganda tools, still say it represents Syrians. This contradiction begs a logical question, related to which Syrians the...