Asharq Al-Awsat

Asharq Al-Awsat English Edition archive account. Original reporting and wire copy as published 2005–2017.

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World

Seven Reformist Leaders Sentenced to Jail in Iran

London – The Iranian judiciary issued on Monday new prison sentences against seven reform activists for “anti-regime propaganda.” The activists including Mohammed Reza Khatami, the brother of former reform President Mohammed Khatami, They have been sentenced to one year in jail. “I can confirm

World

Zarif in Oman to Discuss Critical Topics

London- Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held discreet talks with his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi upon his arrival to Muscat before meeting Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said. During the meeting with Sultan Qaboos, they discussed regional topics including events in Yemen, Syria, an

World

White House Turns Pink for Breast Cancer

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the White House glowed pink on Sunday night. “During October, we raise awareness and encourage people to take steps to reduce their risk of breast cancer,” First Lady Melania Trump said in a statement released by the administration Sund

Middle East

Iraq, Iran in Show of Force on Kurdistan Border

Baghdad – Iranian and Iraqi forces kicked off on Monday joint military drills near the Iraqi Kurdistan Region border, announced an Iraqi Kurdish official. Shwan Abu Bakr, the Kurdish customs chief at the Bashmakh border post, said: “The Iranian and Iraqi forces launched the exercises 250 meters away

Technology

Personal Device to Monitor Air Pollution

London – To monitor the exposure to the three most harmful pollutants, a French company has unveiled a new device to measure air pollution. The device is characterized with its small size and affordable price, as well as its usability. The “Flow” device can be used as a handheld sensor or coul

Business

Selective Tax Applied on Over 1,600 Items in UAE

Dubai- The number of commodities covered by the UAE’s selective taxation has been announced as 1,610 items, 60 percent of which are classified as soft drink products, 26 percent as tobacco and its derivatives, and some 14 percent as energy drinks, all deemed as the most damaging to the public&

Middle East

AFHR Condemns Qatar for Revoking Citizenship

London– Human Rights organizations condemned Qatar’s steps in revoking the nationality of civilians who expressed their opinion on the Gulf crisis. Chairman of Arab Federation for Human Rights Ahmed al-Hamli said the procedures taken were unacceptable, describing the rights of citizenship and

World

Kim Philby…Traitor in Britain, Hero in Russia

Moscow- A new exhibition has made public for the first time secret documents that British double agent Kim Philby sent to his Soviet handlers. Considered one of the KGB’s most productive Western recruits — and Britain’s biggest Cold War traitor — Philby passed information to Moscow from the 1930s un

World

Iranian FM to Visit Muscat, Doha

London- Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to meet his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi in Muscat on Monday before heading to Qatar, at a time when Tehran is facing US accusations regarding its regional attitude. Zarif will hold discussions with Alawi on regional developments suc

Saudi Arabia

King Salman to Citizens: Doors, Ears Open

Jeddah- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz launched the new projects of the New Taif at Salam Palace on Sunday by saying that “Our doors, our phones, and our ears are open for every citizen.” “With the blessing of Allah, we endorse in principle and in accordance to the capac