Israel’s Cover-ups
We are usually highly critical of Arab governments, accusing them of being outdated. We also blame them for their rigid commitment to policies of suppression and silence. But then we witness a country,...
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Iran seeks tighter control of visiting foreign journalists
The front pages of the Sunday editions of Iranian newspapers, published with pictures of former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a hopeful for the upcoming presidential election, are seen on Sunday,...
View ArticleOpinion: Two Unique Readers
One could say that Asharq Al-Awsat, since its initial publication on July 4, 1978, until today, represents a unique publication in the world of media, whether we are talking about print media or...
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In conversation with Sky News Arabia’s Imane Lahrache
File photo of Imane Larache. Abu Dhabi, Asharq Al-Awsat—Imane Lahrache is one of the youngest news anchors at Sky News Arabia. The Moroccan television presenter previously served as a business and news...
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Algeria: Government human rights report sparks controversy
Protesters are pushed back by riot police during a demonstration in downtown Algiers on January 22, 2011. (Reuters/Farouk Batiche) Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—The government-affiliated Human Rights...
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Jordanian newspapers facing financial crisis
A selection of Jordanian daily papers (Asharq Al-Awsat)Amman, Asharq Al-Awsat—Jordan’s daily newspapers are facing a severe financial crisis resulting from the repercussions of the global economic...
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World awaits first glimpse of Britain’s new prince
An easel stands in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in London on July 22, 2013, to announce the birth of a baby boy at 4.24pm to Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at St Mary’s...
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Al Jazeera America to Shut down by April 30
Al Jazeera America to Shut down by April 30 Less than three years after its high-profile launch, Al Jazeera America, the cable television news outlet owned by Qatar-based Al Jazeera Media Network, is...
View ArticleOpinion: Turkey – That’s the Press, Baby!
“That’s the press, baby, and there is nothing you can do about it! Nothing!” This is how Humphrey Bogart, playing Ed Hutcheson, a newspaper editor, puts down the diabolical gang leader who is running...
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Iranian Press: Reading between the Lines
Shortly after the “liberation” of Iraq in 2003, the CIA set up a “listening post” in Dubai with the mission to monitor radio and TV broadcasts from the Islamic Republic and read newspapers published...
View ArticleAsharq Al-Awsat 2013: New Year, New Challenges
From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. London, Asharq Al-Awsat – Asharq Al-Awsat starts a new year today confident of meeting all future challenges based on a … continue reading Asharq Al-Awsat 2013: New Year, New...
View ArticleOpinion: April Fools’ Day and the Deceptive Hijacker
From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. Yes, the EgyptAir hijacking episode ended happily after it became clear that the Egyptian hijacker was not wearing a vest … continue reading Opinion: April Fools’ Day and the...
View ArticleVerbal Dispute between Iranian Government, Judiciary on Freedom of Press
From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English. London-The annual press exhibition, which was inaugurated in Tehran on November 4 raised a new dispute between Iranian President Hassan … continue reading Verbal Dispute...
View ArticleIran’s Press Change Tune on the “Nuke Deal”
From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English. Last year as world media was gripped with excitement about what President Obama presented as “a once-in-a-lifetime” nuclear deal with … continue reading Iran’s Press...
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