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International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) commander General Joseph Dunford speaks during an interview in Kabul August 13, 2013. (REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail)

Afghanistan’s future depends on foreign soldiers: U.S. commander

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 14, 2013 | World

Kabul, AP—Afghanistan’s future security will remain dependent on international troops for many years after most foreign combat forces leave by the end of 2014, the U.S. commander of the NATO-led force in the South Asian country said. With the formal security...

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Iraqi soldiers surround an ambulance as it arrives at a hospital following clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters, allegedly infiltrated by militants, on April 23, 2013. Source: AFP Photo/Marwan Ibrahim

Iraqi Officials Say 23 Dead after Protests in Hawija

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 23, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Clashes broke out earlier today, Tuesday, April 23, between Sunni protesters and Iraqi security forces. In a statement, Iraqi officials said that 23 people had died at a makeshift protest camp in the town square at Hawija, near Kirkuk, although...

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Syrian defector reveals how al-Assad regime “fabricates” news

Syrian defector reveals how Assad regime “fabricates” news

by Adham Saif Al-Din | Jan 4, 2013 | Media

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat – A Syrian regime media defector, who previously worked at the pro-Assad Addounia TV, informed Asharq Al-Awsat how the Assad regime fabricates news, misleads the public and distorts the reputation of the Syrian revolution on Syrian state...