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The CIA sign is seen onstage before the arrival of U.S. President Barack Obama to speak following a meeting with his National Security Council at CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia April 13, 2016. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

CIA Expects Downfall of Syria after Hafez al-Assad

by Mounir al-Manawri | Jan 24, 2017 | World

Washington- CIA interest in the future of Syria began long time ago – the agency analysts expected stability to collapse once the late Syrian president Hafez al-Assad is gone, which turned out to be true. Several reports and analyses were made on Syria, according to...

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Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani passes away

Sixth Qatari Emir, the Man of Independence Passes away

by Mirza Al-Khuwaylidi | Oct 24, 2016 | Middle East

Dammam- The emiri diwan, or royal court, announced the death of the former emir of Qatar Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the deceased ruler’s grandson, declared three days of mourning. “His highness father Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin...

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Opinion: The “British Spring” Domino Effect

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Jun 28, 2016 | Opinion

A lot has been said about Britain’s shock exit and the effects that it will have on Europe and the world which are not limited to the small issues such as visas and customs. The map of the European continent and the Union, relations between member states and foreign...

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Opinion: Shocking Hypocrisy

by Hussein Shobokshi | Jun 27, 2016 | Opinion

Political earthquakes come in different forms, and the result of the recent British referendum which resulted in a vote to leave the EU is “a powerful political earthquake”. The most pessimistic members of the British government did not expect this outcome. As soon as...

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tens of thousands gathered for the burial of Hocine Aït Ahmed

Algeria Buries Aït Ahmed, Last Historic Algerian Leader

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 2, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

In an official and popular death ceremony, tens of thousands of Algerians gathered for the burial of Hocine Aït Ahmed, the “father” of Algerian Independence. All the observers agreed that the country has not witnessed such a ceremony since the death of the Houari...