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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Underground City Discovered by Chance in Turkey

Ankara – Coincidence led archeologists to discover an ancient underground city, with 52 chambers, in Turkey’s central Kayseri province. The new city was reached after shepherds and local residents informed authorities about a cave in the area of Gesi, which has seen excavation works by a

BIAF to Honor Distinguished Figures from 12 Countries

Beirut – The Beirut International Awards Festival (BIAF) unveiled the program for its eighth year, which will be dedicated to late PM “Rafic al-Hariri.” BIAF will take place in Beirut on the 8th and 9th of July; the two days event will honor over 20 renowned figures who had outstanding achieve

Assad Allies Threaten to Hit US Forces in Syria

Beirut- Allies of Syrian regime head Bashar al-Assad and Iran on Wednesday released vociferous statements, threatening to target US military bases in Syria. The anger comes following an attack staged by US forces against pro-regime fighters near the Tanf border crossing in southeastern Syria. The st

Another Test for British Democracy

In a small street corner restaurant situated between Asharq Al-Awsat’s old office building and The British Museum in central London, I met her. She is a waitress who is infatuated with national politics. This single mother of Irish descent rarely misses a demonstration called for by the Labour Party

House Hunting in … Poland

Warsaw – This four-bedroom manor, with a French-inspired design inside and out, is in the suburb of Lomianki northwest of Warsaw, just outside Kampinos National Park, a forest recognized by Unesco as a biosphere reserve. The house, which encompasses around 7,500 square feet, was completed in 2

São Paulo

House Hunting in … São Paulo

São Paulo – This four-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath house is in Cidade Jardim, an upscale neighborhood that borders the Pinheiros River and is about five miles southwest of the financial district of São Paulo, Brazil’s most populous city. The two-level, 4,954-square-foot house, situated behind

Myanmar Military Plane Goes Missing with 105 on Board

A Myanmar army aircraft with more than 100 people on board went missing Wednesday on a flight from southern Myanmar to the city of Yangon, the military and civil aviation officials said. Gen. Myat Min Oo said the Chinese-made Y-8 turboprop aircraft left the coastal town of Myeik at 1:06 p.m (0636 GM