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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SAMA Injects USD5.3 Billion into Banks

Riyadh- The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) revealed on Sunday that it will be giving banks about SRA20 billion (USD5.3 billion) of time deposits on behalf of government entities. SAMA revealed in its statement that it will continue to adopt its supportive monetary policy through the available

Jolie’s U.N. Ambitions behind Marital Crisis

Los Angeles – Recent marital problems between American Actress and Humanitarian Worker Angelina Jolie and her husband, Hollywood Actor, Brad Pitt were the result of Jolie’s political ambitions and her obsession to become the head of the United Nations, media reports said on Sunday. TMZ news website

Jordanian Writer Shot Dead outside Court

Amman- A gunman shot dead Jordanian writer Nahed Hattar on Sunday outside the court where he was to stand trial in Abdali, Amman. Hattar was transferred to a hospital, but he soon passed away. A Jordanian security officer said that the gunman was arrested. His name is Riyad Ismail Abdullah, born in

Hollande Says Calais Camp must be Dismantled

French President Francois Hollande said on a visit to the port of Calais Monday that the sprawling “Jungle” migrant camp there would be “completely dismantled” after stressing over the weekend that thousands of migrants living in the shantytown would be dispersed across the c

Hadi Accepts 72-Hour Ceasefire in Yemen

Jeddah, Aden-Yemen’s Foreign Minister Abdel-Malek al-Mekhlafi asserted that President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi had met with U.S. and U.N. officials this week and had agreed in principle to a 72-hour ceasefire. In an interview with Reuters conducted in New York, al-Mekhlafi said: “He (Hadi) aske

U.S. Movies for Democrats and Republicans

Los Angeles-“Sully” for Clint Eastwood has topped the U.S. box office charts for the second consecutive week and has remained at the top spot despite nine other movies competing with it. Apparently, in his 86th year, Eastwood’s movies have lured the interests of youth, adults, and elderly; his last

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Jordan’s King Asks PM to Form New Government

Jordan’s Prime Minister Hani Mulki has reportedly been asked by the king to establish a new government after a parliamentary election, a palace statement said on Sunday. Mulki, age 64, who has held a string of senior diplomatic and ministerial posts, has been given another term to continue to