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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ISIS Attack Kills 31 in Iraq’s Tikrit

An overnight attack by ISIS militants in the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit killed at least 31 people, including 14 police officers, and wounded at least 42, Iraqi army and police said on Wednesday. A police lieutenant colonel said the attack began when three militants opened fire in central Tikrit o

‘Porsche Design Book One’ Sells Power, Luxury

London- The Porsche Design Book One laptop, unveiled earlier this month at the Mobile World Congress, bursts with beauty, power, and money in its luxurious design. The new outstanding innovation, is owned by the Porsche Design Group (owned by the same parent company as automaker Porsche AG) already

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Egypt, Jordan, US Discuss Fighting Terrorism

Washington – Following his meeting on Monday with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Wednesday with Jordan King Abdullah II at the White House. Discussions will focus on cooperation in fighting terrorist organizations, the resumption of Palestinian

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King Salman Denounces Terrorist Act in Russia

Riyadh – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz made a telephone call to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation expressing his condolences and sympathy on the victims of the terrorist attack that took place in the Russian city of St. Petersburg metro. The king stress

Hariri, Merkel Discuss Syrian Refugee Crisis

Berlin – Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri met on Tuesday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, to discuss the Syrian refugee crisis and means to promote bilateral relations. In a joint news conference held at the outset of the meeting, Merkel said: “Lebanon hosts more than one millio