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Pope Francis kneels as he leads the Christmas night Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican December 24, 2016. REUTERS/Tony Gentile

Pope Christmas Message Offers Hope in World Hit by Terrorism, War

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Dec 25, 2016 | World

Pope Francis hoped for peace on Sunday through a Christmas message where he wished for love in a world teared by war and terrorism, urging people to remember migrants, refugees and those hit by economic instability caused by “idolatry of money”. Francis,...

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef (R) meets U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia May 15, 2016. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

Kerry Arrives, Yemen Anticipates

by Abdul Hadi Habtor | Dec 18, 2016 | Middle East

Riyadh- In a visit that seems to be the last attempt before departing the White House, the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive today, Sunday, to Riyadh in order to hold discussions with high rank Saudi officials and regional and international leaders to...

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People shop at the old market in the historic city of Sana’a, Yemen, October 21, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi

Egypt Drafting U.N. Statement to Denounce ‘Government’ Formation in Sana’a

by Badr Al-Qahtani | Dec 3, 2016 | Middle East

London- Two diplomats have revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that Egypt is drafting a U.N. Security Council statement to denounce the unilateral steps taken by rebels in Yemen in forming a “government.” Saudi Ambassador to the U.N. Abdullah al-Mouallimi said in a...

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A Houthi mans a machine gun mounted on a patrol truck as he secures a vigil marking the anniversary of a double bomb attack in Sana’a, Yemen, September 2, 2016. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

U.S. State Department: Saleh, Houthi Government Violate Commitments

by Abdul Hadi Habtor | Dec 1, 2016 | Middle East

Riyadh- The U.S. has expressed concern over the announcement of Houthis and the General People’s Congress, established by Ousted Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, of forming a new government unilaterally, adding that this step lacks legitimacy and violates...

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Colombia, Rebels Sign Revised Peace Deal

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Nov 24, 2016 | World

Colombia’s government and FARC rebels signed a controversial revised peace accord Thursday to end their half-century conflict, in a far more sober ceremony than a first deal rejected last month by millions at a plebiscite. President Juan Manuel Santos and...