Asharq Al-Awsat Editorial

Editorial desk and wire-service reports (AFP, Reuters, AP) as published in the Asharq Al-Awsat English Edition. This archive preserves the original text (2005–2017); attribution appears in the article dateline where provided by the source.

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Fifth of Germany’s Population Is Immigrants

Berlin – For the fifth time in a row, foreign nationals with a German nationality set a record by reaching 18.5 million living in Germany by the end of 2016, which is about a fifth of the German population. It is the highest number of foreigners in the country’s history amid a period of econom

Barcelona Confirm Neymar’s Departure from Club

Brazilian striker Neymar is leaving Barcelona FC, announced the club on Wednesday, ending weeks of speculation over his fate. His new destination has not been revealed, but he has recently been heavily linked to a move to Paris Saint-Germain. Earlier on Wednesday, Neymar arrived at the team’s

On Army Day, Aoun Pledges Full Political Support

Beirut – Lebanese President Michel Aoun said there would be no retreat in the face of terrorism in all its aspects and organizations. “The Lebanese army along with the security bodies will be in permanent readiness to confront threats. Lebanon has been a pioneer in its war against terror; our army h