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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Why America was bound to fail in Syria

The fall of Aleppo is a human catastrophe. It’s also a demonstration of the perils of choosing the middle course in a military conflict. Sometimes it’s possible to talk and fight at the same time. But in Syria, the U.S. decision to pursue a dual-track, halfway approach made the mayhem worse. A batte

Saudi Arabia Leads Arab World in Innovation

Riyadh- Francis Gurry, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) said that Saudi Arabia is a model in committing to agreements on intellectual property, applauding the Kingdom’s efforts and cooperation in this field. The Kingdom ranked third on the innovation index and

Electoral College to Vote for Trump as a President

Washington – Today the electors will convene in the 50 U.S. states to officially designate the next president Donald Trump and the vice president. However, the opposition wishes that a surprise takes place and keeps Trump out of the White House. Yet, the possibility of a coup among the Elector

Linguists: Arabs have Abandoned their Mother Tongue

Cairo – In its 2012’s session, UNESCO’s Executive Council decided to dedicate the 18th of December as a World Arabic Language Day, selected to correspond with the day on which the U.N. General Assembly decided to include the Arabic language as one of its official languages in 1973. What are th

U.N. Offices Boost Presence in Aden

Jeddah- Yemeni Minister of Local Administration and chairman of the Higher Committee for Relief in Yemen Abdul Raqeeb Saif Fateh said that the legitimate government in Yemen has received confirmations from the United Nations including reinforcing its offices in Aden, starting from the end of Decembe

Saudi Crown Prince Reaffirms Keenness to Combat Drugs

Riyadh- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, deputy premier and minister of interior, who is also the president of the National Narcotics Control Commission, reaffirmed the keenness of the government to combat everything that could cause harm to the citizenry and residents, including drugs. He was

KSA: First Wind Turbine to Be Launched in January

Riyadh –Saudi Aramco said it has received the first wind turbine, which will start operating in Saudi Arabia in January, marking a historic milestone for renewable energy in the Kingdom. Supplied by GE, the 2.75-120 wind turbine will provide power to Saudi Aramco’s Bulk Plant located in Turaif, in n

Scotland to Submit Proposal to Stay in EU Market

London- Scotland will publish proposals this week for how it can remain in the European single market after Britain leaves the European Union in order to avoid the “national disaster” of a “hard Brexit,” the Scottish government said Sunday. British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will trigge

Mercosur Bloc Suspends Caracas from Presidency

Caracas- The South American economic bloc Mercosur has suspended Venezuela for failing to fulfill its membership obligations. The bloc’s founding members – Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay – made the decision after concluding Venezuela had not incorporated key rules on trade and h

Terrorism Hits Jordan’s Karak

Amman – Terrorism hit on Sunday the center of Jordan’s tourism in Karak, south the country after security forces fought unknown armed groups that had attacked a security station and patrols in the city before they holed up at the Crusader-era castle where tourists were taken as hostages. Accor