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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An Alternative to Fifa’s Team of 2016

There weren’t many surprises in Fifa’s team of the year, but the absence of Neymar, Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba caught the eye, and the lack of representatives from the Premier League was notable. Fifa’s team featured five Real Madrid players (Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Marcelo

Exhibition in London to Celebrate Lockwood Kipling

London – Victoria and Albert Museum will launch Saturday a special exhibition to celebrate the artist Lockwood Kipling, who made plenty of artistic contributions to the museum. Kipling was one of the eminent artists influenced by the trend of arts and crafts that emerged in Britain between 186

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Iraqi Forces Make Gains in Southeast Mosul

Erbil- Iraqi forces joined flanks in northern Mosul and drove back ISIS militants in the southeast on Thursday in a renewed push that has brought them closer to controlling the eastern half of the city. Forces from the elite Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) took control of 7th Nissan and Sadeeq distr

U.S. Congress to Undo Obama Regulations

Republican lawmakers will begin voiding dozens of new federal regulations at the end of the month to fulfill their promise to undo Democratic President Barack Obama’s legacy, focusing on environmental and labor rules, the second most powerful Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives sai

Opinion: Northern Syria … Where To?

Northern Syria seems to have become a focal point for regional and global players as questions are raised about its future after the handing over of Aleppo. The town of Al-Bab has become a battle ground, murderous explosions are shaking the town of Azaz, and international alliances are strained and

Saudi Aid for Displaced People Enters Syria

The King Salman Centre for Relief and Humanitarian Aid has begun to deliver aid to displaced people in Syria, and 25 trucks coming from the Turkish city of Al-Rayhaniyyah yesterday crossed the Turkish-Syrian border. The trucks were carrying aid provided by the centre for people who have been displac

Saudi Security Man Shot in Dammam

Dammam – Security man, wearing plain clothes, was shot in Dammam by unknown assailants as the Eastern Region’s police announced the opening of investigations in the incident, which is considered the third of its kind during less than four months. Security agencies started an investigation to f