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Jordanian policemen operate in the vicinity of Karak castle, where armed gunmen carried out an attack in the city of Karak, Jordan, December 18, 2016/ Reuters Muhammad Hamed

Terrorism Hits Jordan’s Karak

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Dec 19, 2016 | Middle East

Amman – Terrorism hit on Sunday the center of Jordan’s tourism in Karak, south the country after security forces fought unknown armed groups that had attacked a security station and patrols in the city before they holed up at the Crusader-era castle where...

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Afghanistan: Officials Accuse the US Military of Killing Eight Policemen

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 21, 2016 | World

Local Afghan officials said that US forces killed eight Afghan policemen in raids that were meant to protect them from a rebel attack on a police post in the south of the country on Sunday. This incident in the troubled state of Uruzgan is the first of its kind since...

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Prince Saud Bin Nayef Offers Condolences to Families of Murdered Policemen

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 20, 2016 | Middle East

The Governor of the Eastern Province Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz conveyed the condolences of the Saudi leadership to the families of the two policemen who were killed when they came under fire on Saturday evening whilst they were carrying out their duties in...

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Activists from the Jamaat e Islami Pakistan organisation march during a protest against killings in Indian-administered Kashmir in Islamabad on July 24, 2016. India lashed out at Pakistan on July 21, accusing its arch-rival of “supporting terrorism” after it held a day of solidarity with Kashmir following deadly violence in the disputed region. At least 45 people have been killed in clashes in Indian-administered Kashmir following the death of popular young rebel commander Burhan Wani in a gunfight with security forces on July 8. / AFP PHOTO / FAROOQ NAEEM

Indian Forces Kill 3 in Kashmir as Protests Erupt

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Aug 5, 2016 | World

As a wave of unrest continues over the disputed region of Kashmir, Indian security forces opened fire on protesters on Friday, killing three and raising the death toll to 55. The recent protests erupted in July over the killing of Burhan Wani, 22, a commander of the...

Militants attack prison in northwest Pakistan

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 30, 2013 | World

Pakistan, AP—Dozens of Taliban militants armed with guns, grenades and bombs attacked a prison in northwest Pakistan, freeing more than 250 prisoners, including 25 “dangerous terrorists,” officials said. The militants killed six policemen, six Shiite...