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Saudi Arabia kills Shia Muslims – but the US turns a blind eye to win arms deals
Rex Tillerson hailed Saudi Arabia as a "terrific partner" during his visit to Riyadh, but failed to condemn Saudi forces' demolition of Shia-majority town Awamiya.
Christians accused of trying to disarm BAE-made Eurofighter Typhoon sold to Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war
Reverend and Quaker in Burnley court after allegedly breaking into a BAE Systems site to sabotage Eurofighter Typhoon jet destined for Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is executing teenagers for using social media - you call that 'reform'?
The UK continues to stress its support for Saudi Arabia, without addressing the Kingdom's rate of executions and poor human rights record.
Saudi diplomat in UK will not get immunity in 'domestic servitude' case after landmark court ruling
The Supreme Court says Saudi envoy Jarallah al-Malki cannot hide behind diplomatic immunity on claims by Cherrylyn Reyes who accuses him of making her work for 17 hours a day.
400 mysterious stone 'gates', up to 7,000 years old, discovered in Saudi Arabia
At present, archaeologists are unclear on the purpose and exact age of these formations - which resemble gates when looked at from above.
Saudi Arabia bans citizens from wearing pyjamas at sporting events
Authorities say spectators should wear clothing more in line with "the nature of Saudi society" - which has divided opinions.
'Do not come to Saudi Arabia' – Indian worker allegedly tortured by employers gives warning
The woman, who moved from Punjab to Saudi Arabia one year ago, alleged employers deny her food and physically abuse her.
Women over 45 to be allowed to travel to Haj without male chaperones, says report
Women over 45 o be allowed to travel to Haj without male chaperones, said Saudi Arabian government-appointed panel.
Driver risks life to ram burning car and prevent huge petrol station explosion in Saudi Arabia
The brave man was filmed ramming the burning vehicle away before the flames spread to the petrol tanks.
Saudi man flees own wedding because bride's father wants daughter to drive
King Salman issued a decree allowing women to be given driving licences, in what some say was the first step towards women's empowerment in the Kingdom.
Saudi woman fined for driving and her male guardian signs pledge that she won't do it again
Riyadh authorities summoned the traffic violator and warned her male guardian before releasing her with a penalty.
In Saudi Arabia, 40% of executions are for drug offences that aren't even punishable by death
Conservative Islamic kingdom has put 60 people to death in three months, according to Amnesty International.
Saudi Arabia's entertainment authority hit by 'subversive' cyberattacks from outside the kingdom
Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment said its website was hit with attacks beginning on Thursday.
Another first for Saudi women: They're now allowed to issue fatwas
Landmark ruling comes just days after kingdom lifted its ban on female drivers.
Saudi man arrested after threatening to 'burn' women drivers
Incident occurred just days after King Salman lifted a ban on women driving in the kingdom.
Women can drive in Saudi Arabia – but there's a long road ahead for human rights
Women in Saudi Arabia are still very much treated as second-class citizens.
UK to block UN probe into Yemen war after Saudi Arabia threatens to cut trade ties
Revelation comes ahead of UN resolution calling for a commission investigating war crimes in Yemen.
Allowing Saudi women to drive shows that economic reforms are more important than Islamic traditions
Saudi society is changing, and youths are satisfied with new developments in the Kingdom.
Here are five things women in Saudi Arabia still can't do
Women can now drive in the Saudi kingdom, but their freedoms are still curtailed by strict laws.
Theresa May praises UK's 'long-standing friend' Saudi Arabia over women's driving ban lift
PM backs 'important step' from Gulf nation following Royal decree ending controversial ban.
'Saudi Arabia will never be the same again': Twitter reacts to royal decree allowing women to drive
"An important step in the right direction," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tweeted.
Saudi Arabia will finally allow women to drive after landmark announcement
The ultraconservative kingdom is ruled by Shariah law.
Saudi cleric says women shouldn't be allowed to drive because their brains shrink after shopping
Religious leader is suspended and slammed on social media.
From Pokemon to Harry Potter: The strangest things banned in Saudi Arabia
People have been arrested for dancing, listening to music and celebrating St Valentine's Day.
Iran's hackers exposed: 'APT33' group, tied to destructive malware, seeks military secrets
Cybersecurity firm FireEye said the hackers use 'recruitment lures' for cyber espionage.
Woman sold in Saudi Arabia as human slave for £4,061
A travel agent, who facilitated her move to the Middle Eastern country, has been booked in the case.
Saudi King's forces round up critics in crackdown over Qatar and Islamist support
At least 30 people have been detained as apparent Islamist sympathizers and critics of the crown prince.
DSEi 2017 in pictures: World's biggest arms trade fair opens in London
More than 1,600 exhibitors from over 40 countries are displaying their latest weapons and defence systems at Defence & Security Equipment international (DSEi).
'Arabian Warren Buffett' acquires huge stake in Saudi bank
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal to buy massive holding in Banque Saudi Fransi from Credit Agricole.
UK sold £3.6bn worth of arms to Saudi Arabia during Yemen conflict says report
The group Control Arms has accused the British government of double standards.