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Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal (C) and members of Hamas’ political bureau, Mohammed Nazzal (L) and Mohammed Nasser (R). (AFP PHOTO/KHALIL MAZRAAWI)

Fatah warns Hamas against interfering in regional affairs

by Kifah Ziboun | Jun 20, 2013 | Middle East

Ramallah, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Palestinian Fatah movement has called on Hamas not to interfere in the domestic affairs of neighboring Arab countries, emphasizing that such actions will only serve to damage Palestinian national interests. Fatah’s appeal comes amid...

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In this April 30, 2013, file photo, President Barack Obama answers questions during his new conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

US approves arms for Syrian rebels

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 14, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The United States has announced that it will supply direct military aid, including arms, to the Syrian rebels for the first time. US president Barack Obama took the decision after his administration concluded that Assad regime forces have...

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Free Syrian Army fighters observe the Syrian army base of Wadi al-Deif in Idlib province, Syria, Tuesday Feb. 26, 2013. Source: AP Photo/Hussein Malla

UN says Syria death toll at least 93,000

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 13, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The UN Human Rights Office issued a report on Thursday which revealed that at least 93,000 people have been killed in the Syrian civil war so far, with the actual figure estimated to be far greater. The UN report found 92,901 documented...