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Saudi Arabia says Bashar al-Assad's removal 'crucial' in battle against Isis in Syria
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said the removal of the Syrian president was Riyadh's 'objective'.
Oil prices: IEA warns of further plunge as OPEC hikes production and demand growth slows
Return of Iran to the oil market after sanctions were lifted in January is expected to boost OPEC output.
Isis claims responsibility for Riyadh car bomb attack 'targeting member of armed forces'
Car exploded outside residential building in Saudi capital after Isis member allegedly attached bomb.
Tiny mysterious 'fluorescent lantern' species discovered living on sea snails in Red Sea
A type of hydroid with a bright green flow was found living on snails on the seabed near Saudi Arabia.
Syria: 'Tens of thousands' of Iran's revolutionary guards pour in to bolster President Assad
Iranian fighters gather in Aleppo amid pledges from UAE and Saudi Arabia to send in ground troops.
Calls for boycott after Starbucks ban on women in Saudi Arabia causes uproar
Saudi Arabia's religious police forbid women from entering the coffee shop.
Syria conflict: UAE will join anti-Isis ground operation despite Bashar al-Assad warning
The Syrian government had warned on Saturday that any foreign troops setting foot in the country will be sent home 'in coffins'.
Syria Conflict: Bashar al-Assad's foreign minister warns Saudi troops will 'return in coffins'
Walid al-Moallem's rhetoric attempts to deter Saudi Arabia, the west and Turkey from deploying ground troops.
War on Isis: Saudi Arabia ready to join US-led ground operations to destroy terror group
Saudi spokesman said it will 'contribute positively' to any ground efforts.
Enough platitudes, John Kerry - it is time the US got tough with Saudi Arabia
Riyadh needs to know that it cannot execute dissidents and wage war with impunity
Saudi Arabia: Nine US citizens among 33 people held on terror charges
The 33 suspects include Saudis, Yemenis, Syrians and a Palestinian, among others.
Saudi Arabia: Video shows moments after suicide bomber and gunman attack Shia mosque in al-Ahsa
The blast shook the room and causes a power-outage.
Saudi Arabia: Three dead following gun attack and explosion at Shia Mosque in al-Ahsa
Casualties confirmed as explosion and gunfire hit at Imam Rida Mosque in Mahasen in al-Ahsa region.
Yemen conflict: Saudi Arabia-led coalition accused of targeting civilians by UN
Coalition forces targeting civilians in 'widespread and systematic' manner, leaked report says.
Saudi Arabia: Religious police arrest married gay couples on honeymoon in Riyadh
Saudi authorities arrest married gay men and find fake breasts and female dresses at the flat.
Egypt's General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is losing his wealthy friends in the Gulf
He has proved to be an incompetent and dictatorial leader who failed to support the war in Yemen
Syrian opposition rules out participating in peace talks until Russian air strikes stop
Politician said Russia must stop 'bombarding civilians' before they join peace talks.
Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti rules chess is 'haram' under Islamic law
Sheikh Abdullah al-Sheikh said that the board game encourages gambling and is a waste of time.
Davos 2016: Saudi Aramco IPO prompted by sense of reform to deal with 'historic time'
Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer, is mooting an IPO of Saudi Aramco.
UK-Saudi Arabia ties: Britain 'sold £1bn worth of arms' to Riyadh as Yemen conflict spiked
Rights group says arms sold by Britain helped in the spike in attacks against Houthi rebels.
David Cameron defends close UK-Saudi Arabia ties and hails Riyadh as 'opponents of Daesh'
David Cameron also said that the UK supports the legitimate government of Yemen.
Saudi Arabia: Succession of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could destabilise Middle East
The succession of the House of Saud is in doubt after King Salman reported to be preparing the way for his son.
Saudi Arabia: Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir calls on UK to 'respect' death penalty
Minister says work needs to be done on the negative perception of Saudi Arabia in the UK.
Ashraf Fayadh: The man whose poetry will be read worldwide in protest at Saudi Arabia's death penalty
Writers and poets will come together tonight to read Fayadh's poetry in protest at death sentence.
Saudi Arabia detains human rights campaigner Samar Badawi
Badawi arrested for allegedly campaigning for the release of her husband Waleed Abu al-Khair through Twitter.
Kuwait: Court sentences 2 to death over spying for Iran and plotting attacks with Hezbollah
The harsh sentencing comes amid deepening crisis between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
BP cuts 4,000 jobs with axe falling in North Sea operations as oil price slump continues
West Texas Intermediate and Brent Crude, the two main oil benchmarks, are trading below $32.
Arab League backs Saudi Arabia and condemns Iran over Tehran embassy attack
A statement was issued after the meeting took place in Cairo.
Prime Minister David Cameron condemns Saudi Arabia for mass killing of 47 prisoners
Tory leader said a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia was necessary for UK safety and security.
Yemen: Three killed in rocket attack on Medecins Sans Frontiers clinic
The rockets hit a clinic in Razeh, based in northern Yemen, also reportedly leaving 10 people injured.