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’ Nazi-Inspired Methods

Riyadh- It would seem that today’s hardline ISIS can draw parallels to a once Nazi Germany showcasing mythology-inspired extremism. For Nazi Führer Adolf Hitler’s Germany the master race was the Aryan, whilst ISIS preaches self-declared righteousness and a God-given right to rule. Political Science

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Ban Says Cyprus Reunification Deal within Reach

A lasting peace deal to reunite the divided island of Cyprus is within reach, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday, as he opened peace talks between rival leaders from the country. Ban is hosting make-or-break negotiations between Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and his Turkish Cyp

Saudi Arabia Invests $29 Billion in IT

Riyadh –King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) recently revealed that Saudi investments in Information Technology reached $29.6 billion in 2014, which is more than what member states of GCC spend all together. According to the CEO of KACST, Anas Fares IT investments are expected to i

Trump Rushed off Stage in Reno due to Security Threat

Washington – Donald Trump was rushed off stage by Secret Service agents Saturday night during a campaign rally in Reno, Nevada, but the candidate emerged back on stage after a few minutes and finished his speech. The incident began when a man holding a “Republicans against Trump” sign was attacked f

Three Simple Messages From the U.S. Employment Data

The U.S. jobs report for October released by the Labor Department on Friday contained three simple messages. For the economy: The combination of continued solid employment growth (161,000 new jobs in October and upward revisions of 44,000 for the previous two monthly estimates) and a faster increase