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Saudi Arabia executes Ethiopian woman accused of killing seven-year-old girl
Interior ministry says Zamzam Abdullah Boric cut girl's throat and left her bleeding to death in a bathroom.
14,000 Saudi women call on government to end male guardianship in ultra-conservative kingdom
The system is the 'most significant impediment' to women's rights in Saudi Arabia, HRW tells IBTimes UK.
Opec members to discuss oil production freeze in Algeria meeting
Algerian oil minister Noureddine Bouterfa hopes to achieve 'elements of an agreement'.
UK must stop arms sales to Saudis over Yemen breaches, say two MP committees
The joint report says an inquiry into human rights breaches is needed before arms should be sold to Saudi Arabia.
Judge refuses to 'give up' on British woman caged by father in Saudi Arabia
Al-Jeffery's lawyer is preparing to fly to Saudi Arabia to meet directly with her client.
15-year-old Muslim girl from Saudi Arabia wants a Hijab emoji, sends proposal to Unicode
Rayouf Alhumedhi, who currently lives in Berlin, has the backing of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Iranian pilgrims banned from Hajj amid rising tensions with Saudi Arabia
At least one million Iranians have travelled to Iraq to observed Arafat Day in the holy Shia city of Karbala.
Vast throng of Muslims gather at Mount Arafat for climax of Hajj pilgrimage
Last year, more than 800 people were killed in a stampede on the last day of Hajj.
Hajj 2016: Essential travel advice for Muslims making the pilgrimage to Mecca
Millions of people will make the journey to Saudi Arabia for the largest annual pilgrimage in the world.
Hajj 2016: Saudi Arabia tightens security ahead of holy pilgrimage
Efforts are being made to strengthen crowd management following last years stampede, where over 2,000 people died.
Hajj 2016: Annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in numbers
Muslims are travelling to Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage, which this year starts on 9 September.
Is the Saudi Arabia and Russia deal to stabilise oil prices another false dawn?
The two countries account for more than 25% of the world's crude oil production.
Saudi foreign minister to brief UK lawmakers and prevent ban of arms sales amid Yemen conflict
It comes a day after Theresa May raised concerns over the conflict in Yemen with Saudi leaders.
Donald Trump would have ditched G20 Summit over 'disrespectful' China tarmac row with US official
Candidate would have told his aides: Close the doors, let's get out of here
Saudi man who smuggled narcotics into prison with drone gets 15 years in jail and 1,500 lashes
Seven other accomplices received between three and 10 years behind bars.
Theresa May raises concerns over Yemen as calls grow for world's second-biggest arms dealer to stop Saudi sales
Boris Johnson insists Britain 'operates one of the most robust arms export control regimes in the world'.
Hajj 2016: When does Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca begin?
Millions of people will make the journey to the Saudi Arabian city this month.
Why must a Muslim woman undress to become empowered?
Islamophobia is not a Muslim problem – it is about others and their fears.
Iraq demands new ambassador from Saudi Arabia after current envoy accused of fuelling tensions
Iraqi officials have repeatedly warned Thamer al-Sabhan not to intervene in domestic matters.
British companies exporting advance spy tech to international authoritarian governments
Devices capable of recording mobile phone calls among those sold.
Vision 2030 offers hope to many in Saudi Arabia - but this is why I'm less optimistic.
The Deputy Crown Prince's plan to wean Saudi Arabia from oil must be closely monitored.
I am a Muslim - but I will not go to Mecca and support a despotic Saudi state
Saudi Arabia is ruled by a cruel, corrupt, tyrannical, filthy-rich and ungodly clan.
Yemen conflict: UK in 'denial and disarray' over arms sales to Saudi Arabia, says Oxfam
Oxfam says the UK has become 'one of the most significant violators' of the international Arms Trade Treaty.
US trims number of military staff supporting Saudi-led campaign in Yemen conflict
US officials said the sharp reduction of personnel was not due to increasing opposition over civilian casualties.
Son of Osama bin Laden urges Saudis to overthrow their government
In audio message son of terrorist leader called for Saudis to expel US influence.
While we bask in Olympic glory, Saudi Arabia is destroying Yemen with British bombs
The UN has accused Saudi forces of killing twice as many civilians as all others combined.
Kariman Abuljadayel becomes first woman to compete for Saudi Arabia in 100m at Olympic Games
The 22-year-old, who ran in a full body kit and hijab, came seventh in the preliminary race.
Pakistan's new cyber-security law could make bloggers, writers and even readers criminals
Pakistan has joined Saudi Arabia and China as the world's worst censors of the internet
US approves sale of $1.15bn worth of military equipment to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's arms purchases helped push global sales of weapons by more than 10% last year.
Up to 14 dead after Saudi-led coalition in Yemen hits a food factory as airstrikes resume
The hit in the capital Sanaa is the first in five months and ends a shaky truce.

