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Women wear face masks as they visit the historic Bund in Shanghai on April 19, 2013. Source: AFP Photo/Peter Parks

China Says New Bird Flu Case Found in Northeast

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

Beijing, Reuters—A man in the northeastern Chinese province of Shandong has been infected by a new strain of bird flu, the first case found in the province, state news agency Xinhua said on Monday, bringing the total number of victims in China to 105. The H7N9 virus...

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Ban Ki-moon speaks at press conference. (EPA)

UN to Probe Alleged Syrian Chemical Weapons Attack

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 21, 2013 | Middle East

New York, Asharq Al-Awsat— The United Nations will launch an investigation into allegations that chemical weapons were used in Syria. The investigation which was requested by the Syrian government centers around an alleged chemical weapons attack by “terrorist...

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Night watchmen guard the wreckage of a hot air balloon that crashed in Luxor. (R)

Egypt Balloon Crash Investigation Underway

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 27, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—As the investigation into one of the deadliest balloon accidents in history gets under way in Egypt, speculation is growing about the future of Egypt’s vital tourism industry. Egyptian authorities have suspended balloon flights in the province...

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Newly appointed Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Laaraiedh addresses reporters during a press conference held in Tunis, Tunisia, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP)

Four Radicals Held over Tunisian Politician’s Murder

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 27, 2013 | Middle East

Tunis, Asharq Al-Awsat—Four Radical Salafist Muslims have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder of a Tunisian opposition leader, authorities in Tunis revealed yesterday. According to Tunisian State Television, four men were detained on suspicion of...