http://www.aawsat.com/english Asharq Alawsat English Edition is your insight into the Middle East en-us © 2005 Saudi Research and Publishing Thu, 16 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT 1 http://www.aawsat.com/english http://www.aawsat.com/english/images/aaaeng.gif 144 33 Asharq-e delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest stories, weather, entertainment, politics in the Middle East http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=2&id=29636 We are witnessing a general state where concepts, terminology and even peaceful expressions of protest are being distorted. There is also a frightening distortion regarding the concepts of democracy Thu, 16 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=2&id=29643 A number of Egyptian media outlets held the first ever live debate in the Arab world between the two Egyptian presidential candidates who enjoyed the highest public opinion poll rating, namely Amr Musa Thu, 16 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=2&id=29639 I feel very bad about Iranian President Ahmadinejad, and I am quite certain that he needs to see a “perception disorder” specialist. This perception disorder is characterized by developing Thu, 16 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=2&id=29631 Many doubt the credibility of a statement issued by an organization appearing to be a branch of Al Qaeda, calling itself “The Support Front for the People of Syria”, claiming responsibility for the recent Wed, 15 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=2&id=29632 Social networking websites caught the attention of the people and governments of the Middle East after their impact and influence on the course of the Green Revolution in Iran, following the presidential Wed, 15 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=2&id=29628 The Hezbollah leader’s comments about the situation in Syria, saying that the Syrians have only two options; either reform led by al-Assad or the path of carnage, i.e. the revolution, means that Hassan Wed, 15 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=2&id=29623 The Saudi capital Riyadh is preparing and equipping itself to host the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its regular summit. Flags adorn the masts in the main streets and huge welcoming Tue, 14 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=2&id=29613 There are two things I do not understand at all: Firstly, why do the Gulf States which are eager to create a Gulf Union not explain their reasons, and secondly why do those who have reservations not Tue, 14 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=2&id=29607 Arab politicians must be concerned with what is happening now, regarding the increased activity of al-Qaeda in Yemen. This activity is indicative of a new policy adopted by Ayman al-Zawahiri, the natural Mon, 13 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=2&id=29609 Leaders of the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will meet in Riyadh tomorrow to discuss the proposal to transform the group into a Gulf Union. I will be opposed to this proposal if it includes Mon, 13 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT