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A man places flowers at the entrance of Reina nightclub, which was attacked by a gunman, in Istanbul, Turkey January 3, 2017. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo

ISIS’ Divisional Strategy behind Istanbul’s Attack

by Mona Alami | Jan 17, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- In the first hours of 1 January 207, a new terrorist attack hit Turkey and targeted the Reina nightclub and restaurant, considered among the top amusement destinations in Istanbul, which receive hundreds of people to celebrate New Year’s Eve. On January 2,...

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Members of the New York Police Department’s Counterterrorism Bureau patrol Times Square in the lead up to New Year’s celebrations in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. December 29, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Sand Trucks to Secure Times Square on New Year’s Eve

by Mounir al-Manawri | Dec 31, 2016 | World

WASHINGTON- New York City’s iconic New Year’s Eve celebration will be surrounded by sanitation vehicles to stop truck-driving attackers like those in Germany and France. As many as 2 million people are expected to gather on Saturday to welcome the new...

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London Celebrates Holidays with Music Shows, Shopping, Fireworks

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 21, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

London – The Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday season in London has it’s own special taste with constant festivities starting with gifts, fireworks, lights and vibrant decorations of shops and streets. This month is known as “the Festive Season” in the...

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New Year Without Celebrations in Paris, Brussel and Moscow

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 31, 2015 | World

Many Western capitals have strengthened their security measures in anticipation of terrorist acts coinciding with New Year’s Eve celebrations. The municipality of Brussels announced yesterday the abolition of all the celebrations and fireworks displays planned on New...